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Trip from Oklahoma City, OK to Pauls Valley, 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 7m

Distance

58.5 mi

94 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 2m ★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m

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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city in Oklahoma, United States

Pauls Valley, OK

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion from Oklahoma City to Pauls Valley, you are looking at a manageable 58.5-mile journey. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 7 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You will stay within the Great Plains region for the duration of the drive, keeping the transition seamless. With fuel costs estimated at just $9, it is an economical choice for a spontaneous outing. Given the short travel time, there is no need to worry about overnight logistics, allowing you total flexibility in your schedule. This straightforward path serves as a reliable connection between these two Oklahoma hubs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway 38.5 mi 41m
Helen Cole Memorial Highway 6.8 mi 7m
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway 5.6 mi 6m
Grant Avenue 2.6 mi 4m
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway 1.9 mi 1m
Centennial Expressway 1.2 mi 1m
McCall Bridge 0.8 mi <1m
North Robinson Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: World War I Veterans Memorial Highway — 38.5 mi, about 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oklahoma City, OK and Pauls Valley, 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 235 Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward I 235 South, US 77 South Use the straight lane.
6

Merge onto I 235; US 77

1.2 mi · 1 min · Centennial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Merge onto I 35; US 62; US 77

5.2 mi · 6 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on I 35; US 77

6.8 mi · 7 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on I 35; US 77

5.6 mi · 6 min · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10

Continue on I 35

0.9 mi · 1 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto OK 9; I 35

0.8 mi · 52 sec · McCall Bridge
12

Continue on OK 9; I 35

32 mi · 33 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
13

Continue on I 35

1.9 mi · 1 min · Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 72 Toward OK 19: Paul's Valley, Maysville
15

Turn left onto OK 19

2.6 mi · 4 min · Grant Avenue
Toward OK 19 East: Pauls Valley, Ada, East Central University Use the straight / left lanes.
16

Arrive at destination

OK 19; US 77

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Norman, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Norman, OK

29 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

Moore, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Purcell, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.2 miles from Oklahoma City, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 55.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | Northwest 5th Street

Turn right onto Northwest 5th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
7
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.
6
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 235

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 235
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
6
55.6 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in

Take the exit toward OK 19: Paul's Valley, Maysville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 72 Toward OK 19: Paul's Valley, Maysville

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.15 one way

$18.29 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $10.04 $20.08
premium $4.89 $11.26 $22.52
diesel $5.61 $12.92 $25.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.6 0 $6.14 $2.81
Efficient EV 14.6 0 $5.12 $2.34
EV Truck/SUV 23.4 0 $8.19 $3.74

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 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 13, 2026

Origin

Oklahoma City, OK

Late night in Oklahoma City on Sunday

Local time

5:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

S 17 mph 18% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 12 at 2:24PM CDT until April 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 2:19PM CDT until April 13 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Destination

Pauls Valley, OK

Late night in Pauls Valley on Sunday

Local time

5:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 13 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 12 at 2:24PM CDT until April 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 2:19PM CDT until April 13 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

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

2 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

1h 7m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged rather than lulled by a monotonous interstate slog. While you will utilize the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, the Helen Cole Memorial Highway, and the Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway, only a small portion consists of highway travel. In fact, you will encounter a highway share of just 2 percent, meaning you will spend most of your time navigating local roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is 38.5 miles on the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. Be prepared for a route that prioritizes local navigation over high-speed transit.

Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.5 mi on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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 0.4 miles in near Northwest 5th Street.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.4 miles (Northwest 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Northeast 5th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,318 ft 1,052 ft

Total Climb

220 ft

Total Descent

365 ft

Highest Point

1,318 ft

~8.4 mi in

Elevation Range

267 ft

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 7m. Total distance: 58.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 38.5 miles on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. 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 Pauls Valley, 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 0.4 miles (Northwest 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Northeast 5th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pauls Valley, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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