Origin
Cowden Junction, OK
Night in Cowden Junction on Thursday
Local time
9:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cowden Junction, OK to Burns Flat, OK
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
52m
Distance
29.9 mi
48 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Cowden Junction, OK
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Burns Flat, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cowden Junction, OK to Burns Flat, OK covers 29.9 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 OK 152, OK 44, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.3 miles on OK 152. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 29.9 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 (98%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 52m highway drive covering 29.9 miles, with most of the trip on OK 152 and OK 44. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.3 miles on OK 152.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
OK 152 is the longest continuous segment at about 25.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OK 152 and OK 44. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OK 152.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cowden Junction, OK to Burns Flat, OK is easy. At 52m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (OK 152): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.7 miles (OK 152 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.9 miles (OK 44): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
OK 152
Depart onto OK 152
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
15.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
OK 152 / West Main Street
Continue onto OK 152 / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
25.9 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
OK 44
Turn right onto OK 44
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OK 152 | 25.3 mi | 44m |
| OK 44 | 4 mi | 7m |
| West Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
OK 152
— 25.3 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cowden Junction, OK and Burns Flat, OK.
1
Start on OK 152
16 mi
·
27 min
·
OK 152
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Continue on OK 152
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on OK 152
7.7 mi
·
13 min
·
OK 152
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on OK 152
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
OK 152
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Turn right onto OK 44
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
OK 44
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Arrive at destination
OK 44
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.67 one way
$9.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.75 | $11.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Destination
Burns Flat, OK
Night in Burns Flat on Thursday
Local time
9:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 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 Cowden Junction, OK to Burns Flat, OK covers 29.9 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are OK 152, OK 44, West Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15 miles from Cowden Junction, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.67 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 Cowden Junction, OK to Burns Flat, OK is easy. At 52m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (OK 152): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.7 miles (OK 152 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.9 miles (OK 44): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cowden Junction, OK to Burns Flat, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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