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Trip from Oklahoma City, OK to Oakhurst, OK

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 46m

Distance

100.4 mi

162 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 39m ★
6 AM
1h 46m
8 AM
2h 2m
10 AM
1h 52m
12 PM
1h 50m
3 PM
1h 53m
5 PM
2h 1m
8 PM
1h 42m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city and state capital of Oklahoma, United States

Oklahoma City, OK

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Downtown Oakhurst, OK, OK

Oakhurst, OK

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 100.4-mile drive from Oklahoma City to Oakhurst, OK, is easily manageable within a single day, taking about 1 hour and 46 minutes. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, including I 44 and the World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, making it a predominantly highway-focused journey. With a fuel cost estimated at $16, it’s an economical option for a quick trip. Since both your origin and destination are within the Great Plains region, expect consistent, open landscapes throughout your travel. This route is ideal for those seeking efficiency and direct travel between these two points in Oklahoma.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

50.2 miles from Oklahoma City, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 44 86.8 mi 1h 26m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway 4.2 mi 4m
Will Rogers Expressway 3.3 mi 4m
Centennial Expressway 3.1 mi 3m
West 61st Street South 0.6 mi 1m
North Robinson Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
West Skelly Drive South 0.4 mi <1m
North Oklahoma Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 44 — 86.8 mi, about 1h 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oklahoma City, OK and Oakhurst, 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 6th Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Northwest 6th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3

Continue on Northeast 6th Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Northeast 6th Street
4

Turn left onto North Oklahoma Avenue

0.3 mi · 36 sec · North Oklahoma Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
5

Turn right onto Northeast 10th Street

478 ft · 17 sec · Northeast 10th Street
Use the left / right lanes.
6

Turn left onto North Walnut Avenue

494 ft · 9 sec · 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 · 4 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
12

Take the exit onto I 44

87 mi · 1 hr 26 min · I 44
Exit 138A Toward I 44 East: Tulsa Use the slight right lane.
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 17 sec
Exit 222A Toward 49th West Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Turn left onto South 49th Avenue West

0.1 mi · 32 sec · South 49th Avenue West
Use the straight lane.
15

Turn left onto West Skelly Drive South

0.4 mi · 49 sec · West Skelly Drive South
Use the left lane.
16

Turn slight right onto West 61st Street South

0.6 mi · 1 min · West 61st Street South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Arrive at destination

West 61st Street South

Trip Plan

Given the short duration of just under two hours, this route offers excellent flexibility, making it perfect for a day trip. You can depart at your leisure, perhaps in the morning to maximize daylight, or in the afternoon for a shorter excursion. With no specific stops recommended, you have the freedom to pull over as needed for breaks or to refuel, though the estimated $16 fuel cost suggests you won't need to worry too much about budget. A key tip for this journey is to stay attentive on I 44, as the 86.8-mile stretch is significant and maintaining your lane discipline is important for smooth progress.

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 50.2 miles from Oklahoma City, OK, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.8 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 22 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 50.2 miles or 54m 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 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oakhurst, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Oklahoma City, OK

This is one driving day of about 100.4 miles and 1h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Oklahoma City, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 44 for about 86.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Choctaw, OK

50 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

Choctaw, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chandler, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.2 miles from Oklahoma City, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 44 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.8 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Electrify America Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 71.7

Bristow, OK

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 14.3

Edmond, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 71.7

Bristow, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 50.2

Chandler, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 100.4

Tulsa, Oklahoma

+18668167584

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 100.4

Sand Springs, Oklahoma

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.7 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 14.3

Edmond, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 7.2

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Bricktown River Walk Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: 4:30 am–11 pm

+14052353500

Visit website

Science Museum Oklahoma

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 7.2

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+14056026664

Visit website

Scissortail Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+14054456277

Visit website

Oklahoma State Capitol

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14055213356

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 4.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | North Oklahoma Avenue

Turn left onto North Oklahoma Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes.
7
1.1 mi into trip | ~3m in | Northeast 10th Street

Turn right onto Northeast 10th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes.
7
1.2 mi into trip | ~3m in | North Walnut Avenue

Turn left onto North Walnut Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
4.5 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the exit toward I 44 East: Tulsa

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 4B Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
7
4.9 mi into trip | ~8m in | I 44; OK 66 / Will Rogers Expressway

Merge onto I 44; OK 66 / Will Rogers Expressway toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Tulsa

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Tulsa

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.70 one way

$31.39 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $17.23 $34.47
premium $4.89 $19.32 $38.64
diesel $5.61 $22.17 $44.33

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: 35.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.1 0 $10.54 $4.82
Efficient EV 25.1 0 $8.79 $4.02
EV Truck/SUV 40.2 0 $14.06 $6.43

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 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

11:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oakhurst, OK

Night in Oakhurst on Saturday

Local time

11:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°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

5 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 46m 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?

Expect a highway-intensive experience, with 93% of the drive utilizing major roads like I 44 and the Will Rogers Expressway. The character of this route is largely defined by these high-speed corridors, offering a consistent pace for most of your journey. You'll encounter an uninterrupted stretch of 86.8 miles on I 44, providing a solid period of steady driving. While predominantly highway, be aware that transitions between these main roads will occur, but the overall feel remains that of a direct and efficient interstate cruise through the Oklahoma landscape.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86.8 mi on I 44.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near North Oklahoma Avenue.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 100.4 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.8 miles (North Oklahoma Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (Northeast 10th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (North Walnut Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Oklahoma City, OK

Full guide →

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.

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 1h 46m. Total distance: 100.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 86.8 miles on I 44. 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 Oakhurst, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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 0.8 miles (North Oklahoma Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (Northeast 10th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (North Walnut Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oakhurst, OK before heading back.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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