If you are planning a trip from Oklahoma City to Caddo, expect a journey covering 143.8 miles across the heart of the Great Plains. You should budget approximately 2 hours and 55 minutes of drive time, making this a very manageable day trip. With a fuel cost estimate of $22, it is an affordable excursion that does not require an overnight stay. You will navigate through local streets like Northwest 5th Street and Northeast 5th Street before transitioning to I-235. This route is ideal for those who prefer a straightforward connection between two Oklahoma towns without the need for a complex travel itinerary.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
71.9 miles from Oklahoma City, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 25m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
OK 48
34.4 mi
42m
OK 3W
31.2 mi
36m
J. A. Richardson Loop
20.9 mi
24m
US 177
19.4 mi
23m
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
16.2 mi
17m
Tinker Diagonal
11.8 mi
13m
OK 22
6.8 mi
11m
Crosstown Expressway
1.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
OK 48
— 34.4 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oklahoma City, OK and Caddo, OK.
1
Start on North Robinson Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·North Robinson Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto Northwest 5th Street
0.2 mi·30 sec·Northwest 5th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Keep slight left at fork onto Northeast 5th Street
0.2 mi·27 sec·Northeast 5th Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
66 ft·1 sec
Toward I 235Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward I 235 South, US 77 SouthUse the straight lane.
6
Merge onto I 235; US 77
0.7 mi·53 sec·Centennial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 1AToward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort SmithUse the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 40; US 270
1.3 mi·1 min·Crosstown Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270
12 mi·13 min·Tinker Diagonal
Exit 128Toward I 240 East, US 270 East: Fort SmithUse the slight left lane.
10
Continue on I 40; US 270; OK 3
16 mi·17 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270
0.2 mi·29 sec·OK 3W; US 270
Exit 181Toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, TecumsehUse the straight / right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3W; US 270
0.3 mi·43 sec·OK 3W; US 270
Toward US 177 South, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, TecumsehUse the straight lane.
13
Merge onto OK 3W; US 177; US 270
9.4 mi·11 min·OK 3W; US 177; US 270
14
Continue on US 177; OK 3W
16 mi·18 min·US 177; OK 3W
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on OK 3W; OK 59; US 177
2.7 mi·3 min·OK 3W; OK 59; US 177
16
Continue on US 177; OK 59
3.2 mi·4 min·US 177; OK 59
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Continue on OK 3W
8.8 mi·9 min·OK 3W
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on OK 3W
3.9 mi·4 min·OK 3W
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on OK 3W
5.4 mi·6 min·OK 3W
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Take the exit onto OK 3W
0.4 mi·41 sec·OK 3W
Toward OK 1 West, OK 3 East: Roff, CoalgateUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto OK 1; OK 3
21 mi·24 min·J. A. Richardson Loop
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn right onto OK 48
24 mi·29 min·OK 48
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Continue on OK 48
5.1 mi·6 min·OK 48
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
24
Continue on OK 48
5.3 mi·6 min·OK 48
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
25
Turn left onto OK 22
6.8 mi·11 min·OK 22
26
Turn left onto Manning Avenue
19 ft·0 sec·Manning Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
Manning Avenue
Trip Plan
Since the trip takes just under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around your own schedule. I recommend accounting for at least one stop to stretch your legs, as the turn-heavy nature of these local roads can be more tiring than standard highway driving. Keep your fuel budget of $22 in mind, but ensure you top off your tank before leaving the city to avoid any potential gaps in service along the way. Because this is a shorter route, you can easily turn this into a round-trip adventure in a single day. My best tip is to double-check your GPS settings before heading out, as the reliance on local streets rather than major highways means you will encounter more turns than a typical interstate route.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.9 miles from Oklahoma City, OK, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.4 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 32 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.9 miles or 1h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Caddo, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Oklahoma City, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Oklahoma City, OK
This is one driving day of about 143.8 miles and 2h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Oklahoma City, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on OK 48 for about 34.4 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 31.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
0.8 mi into trip|~2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 235 South, US 77 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 235 South, US 77 South
8
1.7 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the exit toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 1A
Toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichi...
9
3.2 mi into trip|~5m in|I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal toward I 240 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 128
Toward I 240 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
8
31.1 mi into trip|~36m in|OK 3W; US 270
Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270 toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 181
Toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee...
8
31.4 mi into trip|~37m in|OK 3W; US 270
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3W; US 270 toward US 177 South, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 177 South, OK 3W East, US 270 East: S...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.48 one way
$44.96 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg50 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$24.68
$49.37
premium
$4.89
$27.67
$55.35
diesel
$5.61
$31.75
$63.50
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
43.1
0
$15.10
$6.90
Efficient EV
36
0
$12.58
$5.75
EV Truck/SUV
57.5
0
$20.13
$9.20
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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
Oklahoma City, OK
Night
in Oklahoma City on Saturday
Local time
11:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Caddo, OK
Night
in Caddo on Saturday
Local time
11:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
13 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
2h 55m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This 143.8-mile journey is defined by a turn-heavy local driving profile rather than a high-speed interstate haul. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a slower, more deliberate pace that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. You will spend the duration navigating local roads, which offers a starkly different experience than the monotonous grind of a major highway. The character of the drive remains consistent as you traverse the Great Plains, requiring your full attention on local turns rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of asphalt.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.4 mi on OK 48.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 143.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles (I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Oklahoma City, OK and Caddo, OK, road signs point toward Tecumseh and Coalgate.
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 2h 55m. Total distance: 143.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.4 miles on OK 48. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Caddo, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles (I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial and Chickasaw National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Caddo, OK before heading back.
