Origin
Perkins, OK
Late night in Perkins on Tuesday
Local time
5:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Perkins, OK to Oklahoma City, 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
1h 6m
Distance
56.5 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Perkins, OK
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Oklahoma City, OK
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Perkins to Oklahoma City covers 56.5 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 6 minutes. This straightforward journey through the Great Plains is easily accomplished in a single day, making it an ideal choice for a quick trip or a morning commute. You can expect to spend approximately $9 on fuel for the entire distance, keeping your travel costs quite low. Since both locations are situated within the Great Plains, you will experience a consistent regional landscape throughout your travel. This route functions perfectly as a day trip, allowing you to head out and return without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | 19.9 mi | 20m |
| Sammy Davis, Junior Drive | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| Shannon Miller Parkway | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Crosstown Expressway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| East 116th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
— 19.9 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perkins, OK and Oklahoma City, OK.
1
Start on US 177
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto OK 33; CR EW71; US 177
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East 116th Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on OK 33; CR EW71
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on OK 33
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge
5
Continue on OK 33
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Sammy Davis, Junior Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 35
15 mi
·
14 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 35; US 77
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Shannon Miller Parkway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on I 35; OK 66
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 South: Dallas
Use the slight left lane.
11
Continue on I 35
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on I 35
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Crosstown Expressway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 270
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Crosstown Expressway
Exit 126
Toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond, Amarillo
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 151A
Toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto Oklahoma City Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Oklahoma City Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Sheridan Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue
416 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Robinson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
20
Arrive at destination
North Robinson Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.3 miles from Perkins, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 48.1 and 56.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
48.1 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway toward I 35 South: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35 South: Dallas
9
54.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond, Amarillo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 126
Toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US...
7
55.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 151A
Toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
7
56.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
West Sheridan Avenue
Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
56.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
North Robinson Avenue
Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.83 one way
$17.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.70 | $19.40 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.87 | $21.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.47 | $24.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 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 | 0 | $5.93 | $2.71 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.91 | $3.62 |
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.
Destination
Oklahoma City, OK
Late night in Oklahoma City on Tuesday
Local time
5:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 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 6m 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 turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate through the region. Only 9% of this trip is spent on highways, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time on local roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is 19.9 miles on the World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, providing a brief period of steady driving. The remainder of the journey involves navigating the Sammy Davis, Junior Drive and the Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway. You will find that the personality of this road shifts frequently, requiring you to stay alert through the various turns.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.9 mi on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 48.1 miles in near I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway.
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 56.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 48.1 miles (I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.7 miles (I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,196 ft
855 ft
Total Climb
688 ft
Total Descent
390 ft
Highest Point
1,196 ft
~56.5 mi in
Elevation Range
342 ft
About the Cities
Arriving 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
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 6m. Total distance: 56.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.9 miles on World War II 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 Oklahoma City, 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 48.1 miles (I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.7 miles (I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Oklahoma City, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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