Origin
Roland, OK
Night in Roland on Saturday
Local time
11:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roland, OK to Harrison, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
26.3 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roland, OK
TStudio
Harrison, OK
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Trip Overview
Roland, OK to Harrison, OK is 26.3 miles and takes about 37 minutes via Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region, connecting two points in Oklahoma. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns, making it ideal for a quick, straightforward journey. Given the minimal distance and duration, this route is perfectly suited for a same-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 16.8 mi | 17m |
| Cherokee Avenue | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| CR N4580 | 3 mi | 7m |
| South Roland Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Ray Fine Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Kerr Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
— 16.8 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roland, OK and Harrison, OK.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Continue on South Roland Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Roland Road
3
Turn right onto US 64
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ray Fine Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
5
Merge onto I 40
17 mi
·
17 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 308
Toward I 40 Business East, US 59: Sallisaw, Poteau
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
130 ft
·
5 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto I 40 Business; US 59
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Kerr Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 64
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Cherokee Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto CR N4580
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
CR N4580
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
CR N4580
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 23.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 64 / West Ray Fine Boulevard
Turn right onto US 64 / West Ray Fine Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
18.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward I 40 Business East, US 59: Sallisaw, Poteau
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 308
Toward I 40 Business East, US 59: Sallisaw, Pot...
7
19.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
19.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 64 / Cherokee Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 64 / Cherokee Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
23.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
CR N4580
Turn left onto CR N4580
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.11 one way
$8.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.51 | $9.03 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.81 | $11.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Harrison, OK
Night in Harrison on Saturday
Local time
11:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
10 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
37m 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?
This drive is characterized as a turn-heavy local experience, meaning you'll be navigating a series of roads rather than a single highway. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on local routes for the entire 26.3 miles. The longest stretch without a turn or change in direction is 16.8 miles along Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. Be prepared for frequent adjustments in direction as you make your way through the local network, including Cherokee Avenue and CR N4580.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.8 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 1.1 miles in near US 64 / West Ray Fine Boulevard.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 26.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (US 64 / West Ray Fine Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Roland, OK to Harrison, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Poteau along the way.
Poteau
18.9 mi in
|
~22m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 26.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m 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 16.8 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 Harrison, 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 1.1 miles (US 64 / West Ray Fine Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Harrison, 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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