This 99.2-mile drive from Cordell, OK to Oklahoma City, OK takes about 1 hour and 48 minutes and is easily manageable as a single-day trip. You'll primarily travel on highways like the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway and the Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway. With a fuel cost estimated at $16, this journey through the Great Plains region offers a straightforward commute. It's a practical option for getting from point A to point B without significant detours or a need for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.6 miles from Cordell, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 99.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a drive with a fair number of turns, suggesting a route that winds through local areas rather than a continuous interstate. While 100% of your travel will be on highways, the longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 78.1 miles on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. This indicates a substantial portion of the drive will be on a consistent roadway, though the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile implies you'll still encounter transitions and changes in road character as you approach your destination.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 78.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Clay Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 48m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Clay Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 183 / South Glenn L. English Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|East Clay Street
Turn left onto East Clay Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 183 / South Glenn L. English Street
Turn left onto US 183 / South Glenn L. English Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
14.9 mi into trip|~17m in
Take the exit toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
5
15.2 mi into trip|~18m in|I 40 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 40 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
98.1 mi into trip|~1h 45m in|South Klein Avenue
Turn left onto South Klein Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
78.1 mi
1h 20m
South Glenn L. English Street
14.8 mi
16m
Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
2.6 mi
2m
Oklahoma City Boulevard
1.5 mi
2m
West Sheridan Avenue
0.9 mi
2m
Crosstown Expressway
0.8 mi
<1m
North Robinson Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
South Klein Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 78.1 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cordell, OK and Oklahoma City, OK.
1
Start on this road
153 ft·16 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto East Clay Street
192 ft·15 sec·East Clay Street
3
Turn left onto US 183
15 mi·16 min·South Glenn L. English Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma CityUse the straight / right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 40
13 mi·14 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 40
2.6 mi·2 min·Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 40
65 mi·1 hr 6 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 40; US 270
0.8 mi·59 sec·Crosstown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn slight right onto Oklahoma City Boulevard
1.5 mi·2 min·Oklahoma City Boulevard
Exit 148BToward Oklahoma City BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto South Klein Avenue
386 ft·15 sec·South Klein Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto West Sheridan Avenue
0.9 mi·2 min·West Sheridan Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto North Robinson Avenue
445 ft·20 sec·North Robinson Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
North Robinson Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under two hours, this drive from Cordell to Oklahoma City offers a lot of flexibility for departure times. You won't need to worry about splitting the journey, so you can leave when it's most convenient. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $16, and plan for any necessary stops in advance. A good tip for this route is to be aware of the transitions as you move from the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway onto local roads closer to Oklahoma City, as this is where the 'turn-heavy' nature will be most apparent.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.6 miles from Cordell, OK, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.1 miles.
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 22 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.6 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oklahoma City, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cordell, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cordell, OK
This is one driving day of about 99.2 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Cordell, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 78.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.6 mi from Cordell, OK
· 54m into the drive
The midpoint is around 49.6 miles from Cordell, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.1 miles.
Arriving in Oklahoma City, OK
The final approach into Oklahoma City, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.51 one way
$31.02 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$17.03
$34.06
premium
$4.89
$19.09
$38.18
diesel
$5.61
$21.90
$43.80
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.8
0
$10.42
$4.76
Efficient EV
24.8
0
$8.68
$3.97
EV Truck/SUV
39.7
0
$13.89
$6.35
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Cordell, OK
Evening
in Cordell on Thursday
Local time
5:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Oklahoma City, OK
Evening
in Oklahoma City on Thursday
Local time
5:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 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
1h 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cordell, OK to Oklahoma City, OK covers 99.2 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, South Glenn L. English Street, Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.6 miles from Cordell, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.51 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 48m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Clay Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 183 / South Glenn L. English Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cordell, OK to Oklahoma City, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Oklahoma City National Memorial.
