If you are looking to travel from Sulphur to Oklahoma City, you can expect an 84.8-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 27 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning there is no need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $13 for fuel to complete the trip. Since both cities are located within the Great Plains region, the landscape remains consistent throughout your travel. Because this is a direct, turn-heavy local drive with no designated stops, it is a straightforward way to reach the state capital without the complexity of a multi-day itinerary.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.3 miles from Sulphur, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 49m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
47.3 mi
50m
West Broadway Avenue
11.7 mi
17m
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
11 mi
11m
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.6 mi
7m
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
5.7 mi
6m
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:
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
— 47.3 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sulphur, OK and Oklahoma City, OK.
1
Start on this road
34 ft·7 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto West Vinita Avenue
86 ft·9 sec·West Vinita Avenue
3
Turn left onto OK 7; US 177
0.1 mi·17 sec·West 1st Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto OK 7
12 mi·17 min·West Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 35 North: Oklahoma CityUse the straight / right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 35
7.9 mi·7 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on I 35
11 mi·11 min·Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 35
34 mi·35 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 35
5.7 mi·6 min·Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on I 35; US 77
6.6 mi·7 min·Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on I 35; US 77
5.3 mi·6 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 235; US 77
295 ft·4 sec·Centennial Expressway
Exit 126Toward I 235 North, US 77 North: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, EdmondUse the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 125CToward Oklahoma City BoulevardUse the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Turn straight onto Oklahoma City Boulevard
0.5 mi·1 min·Oklahoma City Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
0.3 mi·41 sec·South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue
0.2 mi·26 sec·West Sheridan Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue
416 ft·14 sec·North Robinson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
18
Arrive at destination
North Robinson Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. Keep in mind that because there are no planned stops along the 84.8-mile path, you should ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave Sulphur to avoid any mid-trip stress. Budgeting the $13 for gas beforehand will keep your travel simple and efficient. Focus on navigating the local road transitions carefully, as the lack of highway segments means you will be making more frequent turns than on a typical interstate trip. Taking this route in a single push is the most practical way to manage the 1 hour and 27-minute duration.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.3 miles from Sulphur, OK, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 19 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.3 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oklahoma City, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sulphur, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sulphur, OK
This is one driving day of about 84.7 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Sulphur, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway for about 47.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 84.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip|~0m in|OK 7; US 177 / West 1st Street
Turn left onto OK 7; US 177 / West 1st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
11.9 mi into trip|~18m in
Take the exit toward I 35 North: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 35 North: Oklahoma City
9
82.7 mi into trip|~1h 34m 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
82.8 mi into trip|~1h 34m 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
84.4 mi into trip|~1h 37m in|West Sheridan Avenue
Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.24 one way
$26.48 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$14.54
$29.08
premium
$4.89
$16.30
$32.60
diesel
$5.61
$18.70
$37.40
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.4
0
$8.89
$4.07
Efficient EV
21.2
0
$7.41
$3.39
EV Truck/SUV
33.9
0
$11.86
$5.42
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Sulphur, OK
Late night
in Sulphur on Sunday
Local time
5:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Oklahoma City, OK
Late night
in Oklahoma City on Sunday
Local time
5:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Rain Showers Likely
N 18 mph67% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 3:20AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 3:11AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
12 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 38m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a unique experience behind the wheel, as this route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a standard interstate cruise. You will navigate via West Vinita Avenue, West 1st Street, and West Broadway Avenue, resulting in a highway share of 0%. Because the road relies entirely on local streets, there is no single long-distance stretch of highway, with West Vinita Avenue serving as the primary thoroughfare. The road demands your full attention due to the constant turning, offering a much more active driving experience than a monotonous, high-speed corridor.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.3 mi on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OK 7; US 177 / West 1st Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 84.7 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (OK 7; US 177 / West 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.7 miles (I 235; US 77 / Centennial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 84.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.3 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 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: near the start (OK 7; US 177 / West 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.7 miles (I 235; US 77 / Centennial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
