Harvest House Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Kansas, Oklahoma
Hours: 7:30 am–8 pm
+19188683253
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 43m
Distance
202.1 mi
325 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westville, OK
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Oklahoma City, OK
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Westville, OK to Oklahoma City, OK is 202.1 miles and takes about 3h 43m via Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway, and Cherokee Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive keeps you within the familiar Great Plains region for its entirety, transitioning from the eastern part of Oklahoma to its capital. Expect a straightforward journey, primarily on well-maintained turnpikes and expressways, making it a practical choice for a single day of travel. Given the relatively short duration and focused highway profile, this route is ideal for those looking to reach their destination efficiently without significant detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
101 miles from Westville, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 86.6 mi | 1h 25m |
| Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway | 39 mi | 44m |
| Cherokee Turnpike | 33 mi | 32m |
| Skelly Bypass | 15 mi | 18m |
| US 59 | 13.6 mi | 20m |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Westville, OK and Oklahoma City, OK.
Start on East Division Street
Turn left onto Williams Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto West Cherry Street
Continue on Buffington Road
Turn right onto US 59
Turn left onto US 59; US 412
Continue on US 59; US 412
Keep slight right at fork onto US 412
Continue on US 412
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44; OK 66
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44; OK 66
Continue on I 44
Take the exit onto I 44
Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
Continue on I 35
Continue on I 35
Continue on I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 270
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Oklahoma City Boulevard
Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue
Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue
Arrive at destination
With a drive time under 4 hours, you have the flexibility to leave Westville at your leisure. Aiming for a morning departure will ensure you arrive in Oklahoma City with plenty of daylight remaining. Plan for one stop to refuel and stretch your legs; the longest stretch without exits is 86.6 miles, so keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is wise. The fuel cost estimate of $32 is based on current averages, but it's always a good idea to check prices as you go. Given the efficiency of the route, you can easily complete this trip in a single day.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 44 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101 miles or 1h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oklahoma City, OK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Westville, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Westville, OK
This is one driving day of about 202.1 miles and 3h 43m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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.
A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 101 miles from Westville, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Kansas, Oklahoma
Near the start, right off the route
Hours: 7:30 am–8 pm
+19188683253
Near the start, right off the route
Kansas, Oklahoma
Hours: 7:30 am–8 pm
+19188683253
Around the midpoint, short detour
Bristow, OK
Hours: Open 24 hours
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Edmond, Oklahoma
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18774943833
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Bristow, Oklahoma
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18004891588
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Chandler, Oklahoma
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18004891588
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Tulsa, Oklahoma
+18668167584
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Tulsa, Oklahoma
+18332172197
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~12 min detour
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18004891588
Visit websiteNear the end, ~12 min detour
Edmond, Oklahoma
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18004891588
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Hours: 4:30 am–11 pm
+14052353500
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Hours: 6 am–11 pm
+14054456277
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+14055213356
Visit websiteNear the end, ~11 min detour
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+14056026664
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 23 and 200.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork onto US 412 / Cherokee Turnpike toward US 412 West: Tulsa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Sapulpa, Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto I 44 toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway toward I 35 South: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond, Amarillo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$31.60 one way
$63.19 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $34.69 | $69.38 |
| premium | $4.89 | $38.89 | $77.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.62 | $89.24 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.64
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.6 | 0 | $21.22 | $9.70 |
| Efficient EV | 50.5 | 0 | $17.68 | $8.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.8 | 1 | $28.29 | $12.93 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Westville on Sunday
Local time
5:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Oklahoma City on Sunday
Local time
5:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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.
This is a highway-focused drive, with 86% of the route utilizing major roadways designed for speed and efficiency. You'll encounter the most continuous stretch of driving on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, covering 86.6 miles without needing to exit. The journey begins with a significant portion on turnpikes, offering a smooth and direct path. While predominantly highway, the experience is less about winding country roads and more about covering distance effectively on established routes like the Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway and Cherokee Turnpike.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23 miles in near US 412 / Cherokee Turnpike.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 202.1 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 23 miles (US 412 / Cherokee Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 87.4 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 189 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Westville, OK to Oklahoma City, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Lawton along the way.
Lawton
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 43m. Total distance: 202.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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