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Trip from Elmore City, OK to Hennepin, OK

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

Drive Time

21m

Distance

13.2 mi

21 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 19m ★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m

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

Downtown Elmore City, OK, OK

Elmore City, OK

Sewupari Studio

Downtown Hennepin, OK, OK

Hennepin, OK

cottonbro CG studio

Trip Overview

Elmore City to Hennepin is 13.2 miles and takes about 21 minutes via OK 74 and OK 7, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Oklahoma's Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive. You'll primarily be on well-maintained state highways, making it a simple and quick transition between these two points. Consider this route for its efficiency if you're looking for a direct connection without significant detours.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 13.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 93% of the journey taking place on paved, high-speed roads. You'll experience an uninterrupted stretch of 8.5 miles on OK 74, allowing for consistent progress. The route begins on South Main Street before merging onto OK 74 and then OK 7. Expect a smooth and direct driving experience, characteristic of a highway-centric profile designed for efficient travel.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 4 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
OK 74 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OK 74 and OK 7. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near OK 74.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Elmore City, OK to Hennepin, OK is easy. At 21m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (OK 74): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (OK 7): Navigation decision point.

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
1 mi into trip | ~1m in | OK 74

Turn left onto OK 74

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
4
9.5 mi into trip | ~16m in | OK 7

Turn left onto OK 7

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
OK 74 8.5 mi 15m
OK 7 3.7 mi 4m
South Main Street 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: OK 74 — 8.5 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elmore City, OK and Hennepin, OK.

1

Start on OK 74

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
2

Turn left onto OK 74

8.5 mi · 15 min · OK 74
Use the straight / left lanes.
3

Turn left onto OK 7

3.7 mi · 4 min · OK 7
4

Arrive at destination

OK 7

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.06 one way

$4.13 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.27 $4.53
premium $4.89 $2.54 $5.08
diesel $5.61 $2.91 $5.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 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 0 $1.39 $0.63
Efficient EV 3.3 0 $1.15 $0.53
EV Truck/SUV 5.3 0 $1.85 $0.84

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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Elmore City, OK

Late night in Elmore City on Saturday

Local time

2:32 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hennepin, OK

Late night in Hennepin on Saturday

Local time

2:32 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°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

2 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

21m 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 Elmore City, OK to Hennepin, OK covers 13.2 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are OK 74, OK 7, South 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 6.6 miles from Elmore City, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.06 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 Elmore City, OK to Hennepin, OK is easy. At 21m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (OK 74): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (OK 7): Navigation decision point.

The route from Elmore City, OK to Hennepin, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Chickasaw National Recreation Area.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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