Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wilburton, OK
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Hughes, OK
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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.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | 19.4 mi | 23m |
| US 270 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Wilburton, OK and Hughes, OK.
Start on US 270
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$3.05 one way
$6.10 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
| premium | $4.74 | $3.62 | $7.23 |
| diesel | $5.91 | $4.51 | $9.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Wilburton on Saturday
Local time
12:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Hughes on Saturday
Local time
12:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Mostly Sunny
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
89 ft
Total Descent
202 ft
Highest Point
673 ft
~1.4 mi in
Elevation Range
122 ft
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).
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.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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