Morrison, OK to Old Bliss, OK is 25.3 miles and takes about 31 minutes via US 177 and Cimarron Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip keeps you within the Great Plains region for its entirety. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on highways, making it an easy option if you're looking for a quick connection between these two Oklahoma points. Consider this route for its simplicity and minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 177
11.5 mi
13m
Cimarron Turnpike
7.9 mi
7m
Badlands Road
3.8 mi
6m
Crosstown Avenue
1.3 mi
1m
2nd Street
0.2 mi
<1m
A Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Badlands
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Longest stretch:
US 177
— 11.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morrison, OK and Old Bliss, OK.
1
Start on A Avenue
400 ft·15 sec·A Avenue
2
Turn right onto 2nd Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·2nd Street
3
Turn left onto US 64
1.3 mi·1 min·Crosstown Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward US 412 West: Enid
5
Merge onto US 412
7.9 mi·7 min·Cimarron Turnpike
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi·8 sec
Exit 15Toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn slight right
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 15Toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca CityUse the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto US 177
11 mi·13 min·US 177
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn left onto CR E0320
3.8 mi·6 min·Badlands Road
10
Arrive at destination
CR E0320
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 10 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|2nd Street
Turn right onto 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the ramp toward US 412 West: Enid
Navigation decision point
Toward US 412 West: Enid
8
9.7 mi into trip|~11m in
Take the exit toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 15
Toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
7
9.8 mi into trip|~11m in
Turn slight right toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 15
Toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
6
10 mi into trip|~11m in|US 177
Turn left onto US 177
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.21 one way
$8.41 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg9 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$4.58
$9.16
premium
$5.18
$5.16
$10.33
diesel
$5.35
$5.33
$10.66
Estimated Tolls: $0.39
Cimarron Turnpike
(7.9 mi)$0.39
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
7.6
0
$2.66
$1.21
Efficient EV
6.3
0
$2.21
$1.01
EV Truck/SUV
10.1
0
$3.54
$1.62
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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 May 31, 2026
Origin
Morrison, OK
Afternoon
in Morrison on Wednesday
Local time
4:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
SSE 9 to 13 mph21% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 30 at 5:51PM CDT until May 30 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 30 at 5:51PM CDT until May 30 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Destination
Old Bliss, OK
Afternoon
in Old Bliss on Wednesday
Local time
4:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
SSE 10 to 14 mph24% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 30 at 5:51PM CDT until May 30 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 30 at 5:51PM CDT until May 30 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
31m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 77% of the journey on high-speed roads. You'll experience stretches like the 11.5 miles on US 177, offering a consistent pace. The route blends major highways with local roads, providing a varied driving experience without being overly complex. Expect a fluid journey that allows for steady progress toward your destination.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.5 mi on US 177.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 177 and Cimarron Turnpike. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 2nd Street.
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 25.3 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.1 miles (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,011 ft883 ft
Total Climb
234 ft
Total Descent
165 ft
Highest Point
1,011 ft
~7.2 mi in
Elevation Range
128 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Morrison, OK to Old Bliss, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Ponca City along the way.
Ponca City
9.7 mi in|~11m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Big O Burgers
Fast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
21min in
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Cuisine: burger
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 25.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.5 miles on US 177. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.39 in tolls one way, starting with Cimarron Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 0.1 miles (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Old Bliss, OK before heading back.
