If you are looking for a straightforward transition across the Oklahoma Great Plains, this 102.7-mile journey from Lone Grove to Oklahoma City is an efficient option. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 53 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $16, the drive is quite economical for a quick getaway or commute. You will spend your time traveling along the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, the Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway, and the Helen Cole Memorial Highway. Since both the start and end points are located within the Great Plains region, the landscape remains consistent throughout your transit. This route is ideal if you prefer a direct, no-fuss connection between these two points without the need for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51.4 miles from Lone Grove, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
71.6 mi
1h 14m
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
11 mi
11m
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.6 mi
7m
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
5.7 mi
6m
US 70
5.2 mi
7m
Oklahoma City Boulevard
0.5 mi
1m
West Broadway Street
0.3 mi
<1m
South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
— 71.6 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lone Grove, OK and Oklahoma City, OK.
1
Start on Ash Street
36 ft·3 sec·Ash Street
2
Turn right onto Blackberry Street
0.2 mi·47 sec·Blackberry Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 70
5.2 mi·7 min·US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.3 mi·27 sec·West Broadway Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·40 sec
Toward I 35 North: Oklahoma CityUse the sharp right lane.
6
Merge onto I 35; US 70
32 mi·32 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on I 35
11 mi·11 min·Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 35
34 mi·35 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 35
5.7 mi·6 min·Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on I 35; US 77
6.6 mi·7 min·Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on I 35; US 77
5.3 mi·6 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 235; US 77
295 ft·4 sec·Centennial Expressway
Exit 126Toward I 235 North, US 77 North: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, EdmondUse the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 125CToward Oklahoma City BoulevardUse the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Turn straight onto Oklahoma City Boulevard
0.5 mi·1 min·Oklahoma City Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
0.3 mi·41 sec·South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue
0.2 mi·26 sec·West Sheridan Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue
416 ft·14 sec·North Robinson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
18
Arrive at destination
North Robinson Avenue
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to depart whenever it best suits your plans. Since there are no designated stops programmed into this 102.7-mile trek, you should plan to fuel up before you leave Lone Grove to ensure you stay within your $16 budget. Keep in mind that the route is turn-heavy, so allow yourself extra time if you are driving during inclement weather or heavy traffic conditions. If you find yourself needing a break, look for safe pull-off areas along the stretches of the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. The greatest advantage of this trip is its brevity, allowing you to reach Oklahoma City in under two hours without needing to worry about complex pacing or multi-day itinerary planning.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51.4 miles from Lone Grove, OK, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 23 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.4 miles or 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oklahoma City, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lone Grove, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lone Grove, OK
This is one driving day of about 102.7 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Lone Grove, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway for about 71.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 102.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|US 70
At end of road, turn left onto US 70
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
100.8 mi into trip|~1h 49m in|I 235; US 77 / Centennial Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 235; US 77 / Centennial Expressway toward I 235 North, US 77 North: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 126
Toward I 235 North, US 77 North: Oklahoma Healt...
7
100.9 mi into trip|~1h 49m in
Take the exit toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 125C
Toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
7
102.5 mi into trip|~1h 52m in|West Sheridan Avenue
Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
102.6 mi into trip|~1h 53m in|North Robinson Avenue
Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.06 one way
$32.11 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$17.63
$35.26
premium
$4.89
$19.76
$39.53
diesel
$5.61
$22.67
$45.35
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.8
0
$10.78
$4.93
Efficient EV
25.7
0
$8.99
$4.11
EV Truck/SUV
41.1
0
$14.38
$6.57
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Lone Grove, OK
Night
in Lone Grove on Saturday
Local time
9:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Oklahoma City, OK
Night
in Oklahoma City on Saturday
Local time
9:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 53m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a turn-heavy local profile that demands your full attention compared to a standard interstate cruise. Only 5% of your total mileage is spent on major highways, so prepare for a more localized driving experience as you navigate the different memorial highways. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 71.6 miles on the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, which serves as the primary artery for the majority of the journey. Because the road consists largely of local stretches, you will find it lacks the monotonous feel of a typical highway grind. Expect the road to change character as you transition between the various memorial highways, requiring you to stay alert and ready for frequent adjustments behind the wheel.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 71.6 mi on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 70.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 102.7 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 100.8 miles (I 235; US 77 / Centennial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 100.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Oklahoma City is the capital and principal city of the state of Oklahoma in the central Frontier Country region of the state. The sprawling city and its suburbs offer multiple sports venues, museums, regional food, and a mix of Native American and cowboy culture.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 53m. Total distance: 102.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 71.6 miles on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 100.8 miles (I 235; US 77 / Centennial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 100.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oklahoma City, OK before heading back.
