Oklahoma City, OK to Morris, OK is 107 miles and takes about 2 hours via Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, traversing Oklahoma for its entirety. The route primarily utilizes surface roads, offering a straightforward connection between these two points. It's a manageable drive, suitable for a quick excursion or a segment of a larger road trip across the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.5 miles from Oklahoma City, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
75.5 mi
1h 17m
Tinker Diagonal
11.8 mi
13m
West 6th Street
7.3 mi
10m
OK 52
7 mi
8m
Indian Nation Turnpike
1.9 mi
3m
Crosstown Expressway
1.3 mi
1m
Centennial Expressway
0.7 mi
<1m
North Robinson Avenue
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
— 75.5 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oklahoma City, OK and Morris, 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
75 mi·1 hr 17 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit onto US 62; US 75
0.2 mi·32 sec·US 62; US 75
Exit 240BToward US 62 East, US 75 North, I 40 Business West: Henryetta, OkmulgeeUse the sharp right lane.
12
Merge onto US 62; US 75
1.9 mi·3 min·Indian Nation Turnpike
Toward Henryetta, OkmulgeeUse the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto US 266
0.1 mi·11 sec·Dewar Avenue
14
Continue on US 266
7.3 mi·10 min·West 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn left onto OK 52
2.8 mi·3 min·OK 52
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Continue on OK 52
3.1 mi·3 min·OK 52
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Continue on OK 52
1.1 mi·1 min·OK 52
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18
Arrive at destination
OK 52
Trip Plan
Given the short 2-hour duration, you can comfortably leave Oklahoma City any time of day and still arrive in Morris with plenty of daylight. With only 107 miles, you won't need to plan for multiple stops, but there are opportunities to pull over if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; while the estimated cost is $17, it's always wise to top off before leaving a major city like Oklahoma City. The flexibility of this short route means you can adjust your departure time based on your morning's activities.
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 53.5 miles from Oklahoma City, OK, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.5 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 24 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.5 miles or 58m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Morris, 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 107 miles and 2h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Oklahoma City, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway for about 75.5 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 90.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|Northeast 5th Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Northeast 5th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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
90.5 mi into trip|~1h 36m in|US 62; US 75
Take the exit onto US 62; US 75 toward US 62 East, US 75 North, I 40 Business West: Henryetta, Okmulgee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the sharp right lane.
Exit 240B
Toward US 62 East, US 75 North, I 40 Business W...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.73 one way
$33.46 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$18.37
$36.73
premium
$4.89
$20.59
$41.18
diesel
$5.61
$23.62
$47.25
Estimated Tolls: $0.13
Indian Nation Turnpike
(1.9 mi)$0.13
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.1
0
$11.24
$5.14
Efficient EV
26.8
0
$9.36
$4.28
EV Truck/SUV
42.8
0
$14.98
$6.85
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (65% 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 20, 2026
Origin
Oklahoma City, OK
Morning
in Oklahoma City on Tuesday
Local time
7:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Sunny
S 8 to 16 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 8:04AM CDT until April 21 at 10:46AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Destination
Morris, OK
Morning
in Morris on Tuesday
Local time
7:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Sunny
S 10 to 15 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 8:04AM CDT until April 21 at 10:46AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 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.
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 drive is mostly surface roads, with only about 10% on highways. You'll encounter 75.5 miles on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway before transitioning to local streets. Expect frequent intersections and changes in speed limits as you navigate through towns and rural areas. The shift from highway to surface roads will be noticeable as you approach your destination.
Only 10% 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: 75.5 mi on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Northeast 5th Street.
Driving Effort9/10
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 11 significant decision points across 107 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 0.6 miles (Northeast 5th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; 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.
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 Morris, OK, road signs point toward Okmulgee and Henryetta.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 107 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 75.5 miles on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.13 in tolls one way, starting with Indian Nation 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.
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 Morris, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Northeast 5th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; 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.
Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial. 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 Morris, OK before heading back.
