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Trip from Citra, OK to Wetumka, OK

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

52m

Distance

36.4 mi

59 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 48m ★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m

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

Downtown Citra, OK, OK

Citra, OK

Cup of Couple

Downtown Wetumka, OK, OK

Wetumka, OK

cottonbro CG studio

Trip Overview

The drive from Citra, OK to Wetumka, OK covers 36.4 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 75, North South 3727 Road, Captain Otho Butler Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.3 miles on US 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.69 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 36.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (50%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

The drive from Citra, OK to Wetumka, OK covers 36.4 miles and takes about 52m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in near East West 148 Road.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Citra, OK to Wetumka, OK is easy. At 52m with 50% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles (East West 148 Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 12.2 miles (OK 1 / Captain Otho Butler Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
5.8 mi into trip | ~12m in | East West 148 Road

Turn right onto East West 148 Road

Navigation decision point

4
6.2 mi into trip | ~13m in | Broadway

Turn left onto Broadway

Navigation decision point

3
12.2 mi into trip | ~22m in | OK 1 / Captain Otho Butler Memorial Highway

Turn right onto OK 1 / Captain Otho Butler Memorial Highway

Navigation decision point

4
17.4 mi into trip | ~28m in | Walnut Street

Turn left onto Walnut Street

Navigation decision point

5
18.1 mi into trip | ~30m in | US 75; US 270

Turn left onto US 75; US 270

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 75 18.3 mi 22m
North South 3727 Road 5.8 mi 12m
Captain Otho Butler Memorial Highway 4.3 mi 4m
North South 375 Road 3.5 mi 4m
Broadway 2.5 mi 4m
2nd Street 0.9 mi 1m
Walnut Street 0.7 mi 1m
East West 148 Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 75 — 18.3 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Citra, OK and Wetumka, OK.

1

Start on North South 3727 Road

5.8 mi · 12 min · North South 3727 Road
2

Turn right onto East West 148 Road

0.3 mi · 50 sec · East West 148 Road
3

Turn left onto Broadway

2.5 mi · 4 min · Broadway
4

Continue on North South 375 Road

3.5 mi · 4 min · North South 375 Road
5

Turn right onto OK 1

4.3 mi · 4 min · Captain Otho Butler Memorial Highway
6

Continue on OK 1

0.9 mi · 1 min · 2nd Street
7

Turn left onto Walnut Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Walnut Street
8

Turn left onto US 75; US 270

18 mi · 22 min · US 75; US 270
Use the straight / left lanes.
9

Arrive at destination

US 75

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.2 mi from Citra, OK · 30m into the drive

Downtown Allen, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Allen, OK

18 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Okemah, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Holdenville, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from Citra, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Wetumka, OK

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Wetumka, OK if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.69 one way

$11.38 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $6.25 $12.50
premium $4.89 $7.00 $14.01
diesel $5.61 $8.04 $16.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.9 0 $3.82 $1.75
Efficient EV 9.1 0 $3.18 $1.46
EV Truck/SUV 14.6 0 $5.10 $2.33

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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 Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Citra, OK

Morning in Citra on Saturday

Local time

10:32 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wetumka, OK

Morning in Wetumka on Saturday

Local time

10:32 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

79°F

Allen, OK

18 mi in

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

8 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

52m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Citra, OK to Wetumka, OK covers 36.4 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 75, North South 3727 Road, Captain Otho Butler Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 18.2 miles from Citra, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.69 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Citra, OK to Wetumka, OK is easy. At 52m with 50% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles (East West 148 Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 12.2 miles (OK 1 / Captain Otho Butler Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point.

The route from Citra, OK to Wetumka, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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