The Village, OK to Colorado City, AZ is 1033.2 miles and takes about 18h 51m via Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway and Arizona State Highway 264, with a fuel budget near $158 and likely requires overnight stays. This long-haul drive spans from the Great Plains region into the Desert Southwest, covering a significant distance across two states. Given the 18h 51m estimated driving time, it's best planned as a multi-day trip rather than a single day. The route offers a transition from more populated areas to the expansive landscapes typical of the Southwest.
Trip Pace
Best split across 3 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
5 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
516.6 miles from The Village, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 8h 52m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
662.7 mi
11h 16m
Arizona State Highway 264
147.5 mi
2h 51m
Bitter Springs–Fredonia Highway
83.6 mi
1h 53m
Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
42.7 mi
49m
Short Creek–Fredonia Highway
29.7 mi
34m
NM 264
16.2 mi
20m
Great Western Cattle Trail
10.6 mi
10m
Navajo Trail
10.2 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 662.7 mi, about 11h 16m
Traffic on I-40
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 107 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,169 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,412
Quietest
2 AM
~184 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Village, OK and Colorado City, AZ.
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Start on Andover Court
0.1 mi·35 sec·Andover Court
2
Turn left onto North Pennsylvania Avenue
0.3 mi·56 sec·North Pennsylvania Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto West Britton Road
1.5 mi·3 min·West Britton Road
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward OK 74 SouthUse the left lane.
5
Merge onto OK 74
4.2 mi·4 min·Lake Hefner Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 44; OK 3
2.9 mi·3 min·Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 120AToward I 40 West: AmarilloUse the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 40; US 270
64 mi·1 hr 6 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on I 40
2.6 mi·2 min·Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 40
24 mi·25 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 40
11 mi·10 min·Great Western Cattle Trail
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on I 40
574 mi·9 hr 44 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward Muñoz Boulevard
14
Turn right onto US 491
7.1 mi·9 min·US 491
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on NM 264
16 mi·20 min·NM 264
16
Continue on AZ 264
29 mi·34 min·Arizona State Highway 264
17
Continue on US 191; SR 264
5.9 mi·6 min·US 191; SR 264
18
Enter roundabout onto AZ 246
173 ft·2 sec·AZ 246
19
Continue on AZ 246
0.1 mi·6 sec·AZ 246
20
Merge onto AZ 264
118 mi·2 hr 17 min·Arizona State Highway 264
21
Continue on AZ 264
0.8 mi·1 min·Tuba City-Window Rock Highway
22
Turn left onto US 160
10 mi·11 min·Navajo Trail
23
Take the exit
271 ft·8 sec
24
Merge onto US 89
43 mi·49 min·Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
25
Turn left onto US 89A
84 mi·1 hr 53 min·Bitter Springs–Fredonia Highway
26
Continue on US 89A
1.6 mi·2 min·South Main Street
27
Turn left onto AZ 389
0.6 mi·1 min·West Pratt Street
28
Continue on AZ 389
30 mi·34 min·Short Creek–Fredonia Highway
29
Turn right onto CR 377
1.4 mi·2 min·South Central Street
30
Turn left onto West Township Avenue
449 ft·17 sec·West Township Avenue
31
Turn left onto Heritage Lane
69 ft·3 sec·Heritage Lane
32
Arrive at destination
Heritage Lane
Trip Plan
Considering the 18h 51m duration, plan for at least two, ideally three, days of driving to make this trip comfortable. Start your days early to maximize daylight hours and allow ample time for stops. With 5 planned stops, you can break up the 1033.2 miles into manageable segments, averaging just over 200 miles per day. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially as you transition to state highways in Arizona, as services can become more spread out. The estimated fuel cost of $158 is a good starting point for budgeting.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 3-day trip.
Plan roughly 5 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 516.6 miles from The Village, OK, or about 8h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 662.7 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 220 miles or 3h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 516.6 miles or 8h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 344.4 miles or 5h 56m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 17h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Colorado City, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving The Village, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 3-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from The Village, OK
Aim for roughly 344 miles and 6.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Keep the middle miles efficient
Aim for roughly 344 miles and 6.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 3
Finish the approach into Colorado City, AZ
Aim for roughly 344 miles and 6.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 220 miles from The Village, OK.
This route usually feels better as a 3-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 5 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 662.7 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 685.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|North Pennsylvania Avenue
Turn left onto North Pennsylvania Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|West Britton Road
Turn left onto West Britton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
2 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the ramp toward OK 74 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward OK 74 South
7
9.3 mi into trip|~13m in
Take the exit toward I 40 West: Amarillo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 120A
Toward I 40 West: Amarillo
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685.8 mi into trip|~11h 44m in|US 491
Turn right onto US 491
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$171.78 one way
$343.56 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg362 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$187.11
$374.23
premium
$5.18
$210.83
$421.66
diesel
$5.35
$217.62
$435.25
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$172
Hotel (2n)
$160–$280
Meals
$75–$150
Total
$407–$602
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 361.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $108 in charging
· 3 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
310
3
$108.49
$49.59
Efficient EV
258.3
2
$90.41
$41.33
EV Truck/SUV
413.3
5
$144.65
$66.12
Gas CO2
361 kg
EV CO2
121 kg (66% less)
Plan for 3 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jun 1, 2026
Origin
The Village, OK
Afternoon
in The Village on Wednesday
Local time
4:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Partly Cloudy
SSW 7 mph10% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Colorado City, AZ
Afternoon
in Colorado City on Wednesday
Local time
2:51 PM
MST
Current temp
51°F
Clear
E 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
2 hours earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
24 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
18h 51m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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?
You'll spend about 18% of your time on what's classified as highway driving. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 662.7 miles on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. After this major highway segment, you'll transition to state routes like Arizona State Highway 264 and the Bitter Springs–Fredonia Highway, which will likely feel more rural. Be prepared for a significant change in road type and fewer services as you move from highway to state roads.
18% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 662.7 mi on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
At 18h 51m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Pennsylvania Avenue.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 1033.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Pennsylvania Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (West Britton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Colorado City is a city of 4,900 people (2018) straddling the Utah/Arizona border, although most of the city is on the Arizona side. The Utah portion is known as Hildale.
Colorado City is the largest and best-known polygamist community in the United States, and there are few facilities for travelers.
Long-haul drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 662.7 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 3-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 344 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 70 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Colorado City, AZ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 5 meaningful breaks. There are 70 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Pennsylvania Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (West Britton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 18.9 hours each way, a round trip means 37.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Colorado City, AZ before the return drive.
