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Trip from Stratford, 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 29m

Distance

74.9 mi

120 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 23m ★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 25m

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

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Downtown Stratford, OK, OK

Stratford, OK

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city and state capital of Oklahoma, United States

Oklahoma City, OK

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Trip Overview

This 74.9-mile drive from Stratford, Oklahoma to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is a straightforward 1-hour and 29-minute journey. It's perfectly suited as a day trip, with no need for an overnight stop. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $12, making it an economical option. You'll primarily be on local roads and a portion of OK 19, with a small percentage on the highway. The drive offers a practical, turn-heavy local feel as you transition from the Great Plains region of Stratford to the Great Plains region of Oklahoma City.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway 39.4 mi 42m
East Smith Street 11.2 mi 13m
OK 19 7.9 mi 12m
Helen Cole Memorial Highway 6.6 mi 7m
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway 5.7 mi 6m
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway 1.9 mi 1m
Oklahoma City Boulevard 0.5 mi 1m
South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: World War I Veterans Memorial Highway — 39.4 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on OK 19

11 mi · 13 min · East Smith Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2

Continue on OK 19

7.9 mi · 12 min · OK 19
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 35 North: Oklahoma City Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Merge onto I 35

1.9 mi · 1 min · Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Continue on I 35

34 mi · 35 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on I 35

5.7 mi · 6 min · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
7

Continue on I 35; US 77

6.6 mi · 7 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on I 35; US 77

5.3 mi · 6 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 235; US 77

295 ft · 4 sec · Centennial Expressway
Exit 126 Toward I 235 North, US 77 North: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond Use the straight lane.
10

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 125C Toward Oklahoma City Boulevard Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11

Turn straight onto Oklahoma City Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Oklahoma City Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard

0.3 mi · 41 sec · South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
Use the right lane.
13

Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue

0.2 mi · 26 sec · West Sheridan Avenue
Use the left lane.
14

Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue

416 ft · 14 sec · North Robinson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
15

Arrive at destination

North Robinson Avenue

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Purcell, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Purcell, OK

37 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

Purcell, OK to Oklahoma City, OK

35.8 mi · 44m

Pacing Suggestions

Pauls Valley, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Purcell, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.4 miles from Stratford, 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 19.1 and 74.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
19.1 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the ramp toward I 35 North: Oklahoma City

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 35 North: Oklahoma City
9
73 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in | I 235; US 77 / Centennial Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 235; US 77 / Centennial Expressway toward I 235 North, US 77 North: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond

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: Oklahoma Healt...
7
73 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in

Take the exit toward Oklahoma City Boulevard

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

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 125C Toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
7
74.6 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in | West Sheridan Avenue

Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
74.8 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in | North Robinson Avenue

Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.71 one way

$23.42 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $12.86 $25.71
premium $4.89 $14.41 $28.83
diesel $5.61 $16.54 $33.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$12

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.5 0 $7.86 $3.60
Efficient EV 18.7 0 $6.55 $3.00
EV Truck/SUV 30 0 $10.49 $4.79

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 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 18, 2026

Origin

Stratford, OK

Late night in Stratford on Sunday

Local time

2:31 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Mostly Sunny

NNE 14 to 18 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:30AM CDT until April 21 at 5:41PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:16AM CDT until April 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Destination

Oklahoma City, OK

Late night in Oklahoma City on Sunday

Local time

2:31 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Sunny

N 13 to 17 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:30AM CDT until April 21 at 5:41PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:16AM CDT until April 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 29m 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 on this route, with only 11% of the journey on the highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 39.4 miles on the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. This means you'll be navigating a series of local roads and state highways, with frequent turns and changes in scenery. The drive's personality is less about long, sweeping vistas and more about the practicalities of connecting two points within the Great Plains.

Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.4 mi on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 19.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.9 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 19.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 73 miles (I 235; US 77 / Centennial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 73 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 29m. Total distance: 74.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (11%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 39.4 miles on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 19.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 73 miles (I 235; US 77 / Centennial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 73 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial and Chickasaw National Recreation Area. 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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