Origin
Oklahoma City, OK
Late night in Oklahoma City on Tuesday
Local time
4:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oklahoma City, OK to Grove, OK
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 32m
Distance
194.9 mi
314 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 20m
★
6 AM
3h 32m
8 AM
3h 57m
10 AM
3h 41m
12 PM
3h 38m
3 PM
3h 42m
5 PM
3h 56m
8 PM
3h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oklahoma City, OK
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Grove, OK
Francesco Ungaro
Trip Overview
Oklahoma City to Grove is 194.9 miles and takes about 3h 32m via I 44, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Oklahoma, starting in the Great Plains and heading towards the northeastern part of the state, also within the Great Plains region. With 89% of the drive on highways, expect a fairly direct route for most of the way. This trip is a solid option if you're looking for a straightforward drive to reach your destination without extensive planning.
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
97.4 miles from Oklahoma City, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 44 | 153 mi | 2h 34m |
| Skelly Bypass | 14.3 mi | 17m |
| US 59 | 13.9 mi | 19m |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Will Rogers Expressway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Centennial Expressway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| West O'Daniel Parkway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Robinson Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 44
— 153 mi, about 2h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oklahoma City, OK and Grove, OK.
1
Start on North Robinson Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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North Robinson Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto Northwest 6th Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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Northwest 6th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on Northeast 6th Street
0.1 mi
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21 sec
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Northeast 6th Street
4
Turn left onto North Oklahoma Avenue
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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North Oklahoma Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto Northeast 10th Street
478 ft
·
17 sec
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Northeast 10th Street
Use the left / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto North Walnut Avenue
494 ft
·
9 sec
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North Walnut Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 235 North, US 77 North: Edmond
8
Merge onto I 235; US 77
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Centennial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 4B
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 44; OK 66
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Tulsa
Use the straight lane.
11
Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66
4.2 mi
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4 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit onto I 44
88 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
I 44
Exit 138A
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Skelly Bypass
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Joplin
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 44; US 412; OK 66
4.3 mi
·
5 min
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I 44; US 412; OK 66
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44
61 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
I 44
Toward I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 302
Toward US 59, US 60: Fairland, Grove, Afton
Use the right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Cash Only
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
this road
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward US 59 South, US 60 West, US 69 South: Afton, Grove
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn straight onto US 59; US 60; US 69; US Historic 66
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
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US 59; US 60; US 69; US Historic 66
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
21
Turn left onto US 59
10 mi
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14 min
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US 59
Toward US 69 South: Grove
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on US 59
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
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US 59
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on US 59
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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US 59
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on US 59
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
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US 59
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Continue on US 59
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 59
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Turn left onto West O'Daniel Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West O'Daniel Parkway
27
Turn right onto South Main Street
292 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Main Street
28
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 32m estimated drive time, leaving Oklahoma City in the morning should allow you to reach Grove with plenty of daylight. The route is a manageable 194.9 miles, so you can afford to be flexible with your stop schedule. The longest continuous stretch is 153 miles on I 44, so plan for a fuel stop before or during that segment if needed. With a fuel cost estimated around $30, it's a budget-friendly trip.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 97.4 miles from Oklahoma City, OK, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 153 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 43 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.4 miles or 1h 42m 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 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grove, 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.
+
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 194.9 miles and 3h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 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 I 44 for about 153 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
97 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 97.4 miles from Oklahoma City, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 44 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 153 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 100.1 and 180.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
100.1 mi into trip
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~1h 44m in
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I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Joplin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Joplin
8
118.6 mi into trip
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~2h 7m in
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I 44
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 toward I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
8
179.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 9m in
Take the exit toward US 59, US 60: Fairland, Grove, Afton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 302
Toward US 59, US 60: Fairland, Grove, Afton
8
179.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Cash Only
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward Cash Only
9
180.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 59 South, US 60 West, US 69 South: Afton, Grove
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 59 South, US 60 West, US 69 South: Af...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.47 one way
$60.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $33.46 | $66.91 |
| premium | $4.89 | $37.51 | $75.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.03 | $86.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.5 | 0 | $20.46 | $9.36 |
| Efficient EV | 48.7 | 0 | $17.05 | $7.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78 | 0 | $27.29 | $12.47 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Destination
Grove, OK
Late night in Grove on Tuesday
Local time
4:41 AM
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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 32m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 89% of the 194.9 miles spent on major roads like I 44 and US 59. You'll encounter a long stretch of 153 miles on I 44 before transitioning to other routes. Expect a concentrated period of highway cruising, likely with frequent exits in some sections, before you reach the less highway-intensive final leg.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 153 mi on I 44.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and Skelly Bypass. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 100.1 miles in near I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 18 significant decision points across 194.9 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 100.1 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 118.6 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 179.6 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
1,196 ft
596 ft
Total Climb
247 ft
Total Descent
668 ft
Highest Point
1,196 ft
Elevation Range
600 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Grove, OK, road signs point toward Claremore, Afton and Cash Only.
Claremore
118.6 mi in
|
~2h 7m
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via I 44
Afton
179.6 mi in
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~3h 9m
Cash Only
179.8 mi in
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~3h 9m
About the Cities
Starting in Oklahoma City, OK
Full guide →Founded 1889
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.
Top landmarks
- • Oklahoma State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of Oklahoma
- • Oklahoma City National Memorial — memorial in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S
- • Oklahoma City University — American university
Arriving in Grove, OK
Full guide →Grove is in the Green Country region of Oklahoma. With Grand Lake o' The Cherokees at its doorstep, it's a retiree's and fisherman's haven.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 32m. Total distance: 194.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 153 miles on I 44. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Grove, 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 100.1 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 118.6 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 179.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Grove, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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