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Trip from Wilburton, OK to Hughes, OK

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

23m

Distance

19.4 mi

31 km

Drive Score

4/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 21m ★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m

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

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Downtown Wilburton, OK, OK

Wilburton, OK

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Downtown Hughes, OK, OK

Hughes, OK

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Trip Overview

Wilburton to Hughes is 19.4 miles and takes about 23 minutes via East Main Street/US 270, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, offering a straightforward drive. It's a quick trip perfect for those looking to cover minimal ground, perhaps as part of a larger itinerary or for a very local errand. Given its brevity, you won't need to worry about extensive planning, making it an easy addition to any travel day.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Main Street 19.4 mi 23m
US 270 — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East Main Street — 19.4 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wilburton, OK and Hughes, OK.

1

Start on US 270

19 mi · 23 min · East Main Street
2

Arrive at destination

US 270

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.86 one way

$5.73 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $3.16 $6.33
premium $4.72 $3.60 $7.20
diesel $4.80 $3.66 $7.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.8 0 $2.04 $0.93
Efficient EV 4.9 0 $1.70 $0.78
EV Truck/SUV 7.8 0 $2.72 $1.24

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 Jun 29, 2026

Origin

Wilburton, OK

Afternoon in Wilburton on Sunday

Local time

2:32 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Mostly Clear

S 5 to 10 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued June 28 at 8:05PM CDT until June 29 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued June 28 at 8:01PM CDT until June 30 at 8:36PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Destination

Hughes, OK

Afternoon in Hughes on Sunday

Local time

2:32 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Clear

S 10 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued June 28 at 8:05PM CDT until June 29 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued June 28 at 8:01PM CDT until June 30 at 8:36PM 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

1 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

23m 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?

This 19.4-mile route is entirely on surface roads, with no highway driving involved. You'll be cruising on East Main Street and US 270 for the entire 23-minute duration. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is the full 19.4 miles on these surface roads. Expect a consistent pace without the interruptions of highway exits or merges.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
2 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.4 mi on East Main Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Wilburton, OK to Hughes, OK is easy. At 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wilburton, OK to Hughes, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

673 ft 550 ft

Total Climb

89 ft

Total Descent

202 ft

Highest Point

673 ft

~1.4 mi in

Elevation Range

122 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Wilburton, OK

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Wilburton is in the Choctaw Country of Oklahoma and home of Robbers Cave State Park and Eastern Oklahoma State College.

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 23m. Total distance: 19.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 19.4 miles on East Main Street. 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.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wilburton, OK to Hughes, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hughes, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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