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Trip from Dilworth, OK to Newkirk, OK

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Drive Time

42m

Distance

13.7 mi

22 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 39m ★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m

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

Downtown Dilworth, OK, OK

Dilworth, OK

Wasin Pirom

Downtown Newkirk, OK, OK

Newkirk, OK

Kelly

Trip Overview

The drive from Dilworth, OK to Newkirk, OK covers 13.7 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Gate Road, US 77, East 7th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.6 miles on West Gate Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.14 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

6.8 miles from Dilworth, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Dilworth, OK to Newkirk, OK covers 13.7 miles and takes about 42m, 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 4 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Gate Road is the longest continuous segment at about 9.6 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 9.6 miles in near US 77.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Dilworth, OK to Newkirk, OK is easy. At 42m with 30% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 9.6 miles (US 77): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles (East 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

2 of 2 key points

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

6
9.6 mi into trip | ~37m in | US 77

Turn right onto US 77

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
13.7 mi into trip | ~42m in | East 7th Street

Turn left onto East 7th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Gate Road 9.6 mi 37m
US 77 4.1 mi 5m
East 7th Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: West Gate Road — 9.6 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dilworth, OK and Newkirk, OK.

1

Start on West Gate Road

9.6 mi · 37 min · West Gate Road
2

Turn right onto US 77

4.1 mi · 5 min · US 77
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3

Turn left onto East 7th Street

69 ft · 1 sec · East 7th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4

Arrive at destination

East 7th Street

Trip Plan

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 6.8 miles from Dilworth, OK, or about 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.6 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 13.7 miles or 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 6.8 miles or 26m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newkirk, OK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Dilworth, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Dilworth, OK

This is one driving day of about 13.7 miles and 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dilworth, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on West Gate Road for about 9.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 6.8 mi from Dilworth, OK · 26m into the drive

city in and county seat of Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wichita, KS

7 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

Stillwater, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wichita, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 6.8 miles from Dilworth, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Newkirk, OK

The final approach into Newkirk, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Newkirk, OK.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.14 one way

$4.28 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.35 $4.70
premium $4.89 $2.64 $5.27
diesel $5.61 $3.02 $6.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.1 0 $1.44 $0.66
Efficient EV 3.4 0 $1.20 $0.55
EV Truck/SUV 5.5 0 $1.92 $0.88

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Dilworth, OK

Night in Dilworth on Tuesday

Local time

11:41 PM

CDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Newkirk, OK

Night in Newkirk on Tuesday

Local time

11:41 PM

CDT

Current temp

48°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

12 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

42m 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 Dilworth, OK to Newkirk, OK covers 13.7 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Gate Road, US 77, East 7th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.8 miles from Dilworth, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.14 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 Dilworth, OK to Newkirk, OK is easy. At 42m with 30% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.6 miles (US 77): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles (East 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Dilworth, OK to Newkirk, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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