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Trip from Prague, OK to Oklahoma City, 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 4m

Distance

57.5 mi

92 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 15 min
4 AM
1h 0m ★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m

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

Downtown Prague, OK, OK

Prague, OK

Arpan Bhatia

city and state capital of Oklahoma, United States

Oklahoma City, OK

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Trip Overview

This 57.5-mile drive from Prague to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is a straightforward 1-hour journey perfect for a day trip. You'll primarily navigate the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway and Tinker Diagonal, with a significant portion of your travel on Veterans Memorial Highway. The estimated fuel cost is around $9, making it an economical excursion. Given its short duration, this route is ideal for a spontaneous trip without needing an overnight stay, offering flexibility for your schedule. Both your origin and destination are within the Great Plains region, so expect consistent, open-country landscapes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway 34.8 mi 36m
Tinker Diagonal 12.3 mi 14m
Veterans Memorial Highway 5.6 mi 6m
North Jim Thorpe Boulevard 1.9 mi 2m
Crosstown Expressway 1.2 mi 1m
Oklahoma City Boulevard 0.5 mi 1m
South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard 0.3 mi <1m
West Sheridan Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway — 34.8 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Prague, OK and Oklahoma City, OK.

1

Start on US 62

260 ft · 11 sec · Main Street
2

Turn left onto OK 99; US 377

1.9 mi · 2 min · North Jim Thorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Continue on OK 99; US 377

5.6 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Merge onto I 40

35 mi · 36 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270

12 mi · 14 min · Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270

0.9 mi · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway
8

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.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 39 sec
Exit 151A Toward Oklahoma City Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Turn straight onto Oklahoma City Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Oklahoma City Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard

0.3 mi · 41 sec · South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
Use the right lane.
12

Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue

0.2 mi · 26 sec · West Sheridan Avenue
Use the left lane.
13

Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue

416 ft · 14 sec · North Robinson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
14

Arrive at destination

North Robinson Avenue

Where to Stop

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

town in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

McLoud, 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.

Popular next leg

McLoud, OK to Oklahoma City, OK

29.8 mi · 38m

Pacing Suggestions

Bellemont, OK

Fuel and coffee

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

Bethel Acres, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.7 miles from Prague, 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 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 7.5 and 57.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
7.5 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City

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

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
9
55.6 mi into trip | ~1h 1m 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
56 mi into trip | ~1h 1m 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
57.2 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in | West Sheridan Avenue

Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
57.4 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in | North Robinson Avenue

Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.99 one way

$17.98 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $9.87 $19.74
premium $4.89 $11.07 $22.13
diesel $5.61 $12.70 $25.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.1 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 17.3 0 $6.04 $2.76
Efficient EV 14.4 0 $5.03 $2.30
EV Truck/SUV 23 0 $8.05 $3.68

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 15, 2026

Origin

Prague, OK

Late night in Prague on Sunday

Local time

4:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oklahoma City, OK

Late night in Oklahoma City on Sunday

Local time

4:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°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 4m 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" on this route, meaning you'll encounter more intersections and changes in direction than a pure interstate experience. While 66% of this drive involves highway travel, including a longest stretch of 34.8 miles on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, the overall profile suggests a less monotonous journey. The Tinker Diagonal and Veterans Memorial Highway segments will likely offer a different driving feel, potentially with more local traffic and varied speed limits. This character means you'll need to stay engaged with navigation.

Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.8 mi on Vietnam Veteran's 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 7.5 miles in.

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 57.5 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 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.6 miles (I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving 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 4m. Total distance: 57.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 4m 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 34.8 miles on Vietnam Veteran's 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 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.6 miles (I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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