Origin
Tonkawa, OK
Late night in Tonkawa on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tonkawa, OK to Dilworth, OK
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
26.8 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tonkawa, OK
Jonathan Borba
Dilworth, OK
Wasin Pirom
Trip Overview
Tonkawa to Dilworth is 26.8 miles and takes about 48 minutes via World War II Veterans Memorial Highway and US 60 Business, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Oklahoma's Great Plains region, offering a straightforward local experience. It's a quick connection between two points, ideal for travelers looking for a brief transit or to explore a small section of the state without a major time commitment. You'll mainly be on well-traveled local roads, so expect a relaxed pace for this short hop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | 16.6 mi | 16m |
| Gate Road | 6.4 mi | 24m |
| US 60 Business | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| US 177 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Frontage Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Grand Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Gate Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
— 16.6 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tonkawa, OK and Dilworth, OK.
1
Start on West Grand Avenue
68 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Grand Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 77
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto US 60 Business
317 ft
·
9 sec
·
Frontage Road
4
Turn left onto US 60 Business
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US 60 Business
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 35
17 mi
·
16 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 231
Toward US 177: Braman
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto US 177
418 ft
·
11 sec
·
US 177
9
Turn left onto Gate Road
6.4 mi
·
24 min
·
Gate Road
10
Arrive at destination
West Gate Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 77 / North Main Street
Turn left onto US 77 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 60 Business
Turn left onto US 60 Business
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
20 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward US 177: Braman
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 231
Toward US 177: Braman
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.19 one way
$8.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.16 | $10.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 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 | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
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
Dilworth, OK
Late night in Dilworth on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 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
13 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
48m 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 by frequent turns, making it a more engaging local route rather than a high-speed highway journey. With only 7% of the drive on highways, you'll spend most of your time navigating local roads like Gate Road and US 60 Business. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.6 miles on the World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with many changes in direction as you make your way through the landscape.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.6 mi on World War II 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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 77 / North Main Street.
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 26.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 (US 77 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (US 60 Business): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 26.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.6 miles on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 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.
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 (US 77 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (US 60 Business): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dilworth, 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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