This 100-mile journey from Fairview to Oklahoma City takes approximately 1 hour and 58 minutes, making it a straightforward day trip. The drive primarily utilizes Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, OK 51A, and OK 8, with about 24% of the route being on highways. With a projected fuel cost of $16, this is an economical option for a quick excursion. You'll be traveling within the Great Plains region throughout the trip. Expect a relatively turn-heavy local drive experience. Since it's a short distance, you have plenty of flexibility for when you depart and how you structure your time.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50 miles from Fairview, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 2m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 100 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 "turn-heavy local drive" for this 100-mile route. While 24% of your journey will be on highways, much of it will involve navigating OK 51A and OK 8. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 38.5 miles along the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. This suggests a driving experience that will likely involve frequent changes in direction and potentially lower average speeds compared to an interstate trip. Be prepared for a more engaged driving experience as you make your way toward Oklahoma City.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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 38.5 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 around 6.3 miles in near OK 51A.
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 58m 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: at 6.3 miles (OK 51A): Lane positioning matters here; at 57.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.1 miles (I 40 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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
6.3 mi into trip|~11m in|OK 51A
Turn left onto OK 51A
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
57.8 mi into trip|~1h 11m 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 / left lanes.
Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
5
58.1 mi into trip|~1h 11m 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.
5
97.4 mi into trip|~1h 53m in|Oklahoma City Boulevard
Turn slight right onto Oklahoma City Boulevard toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 148B
Toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
6
98.9 mi into trip|~1h 55m 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
38.5 mi
40m
OK 51A
22.5 mi
26m
OK 8
18.5 mi
20m
South Main Street
6.3 mi
11m
Clarence Nash Boulevard
6.1 mi
8m
US 281 Spur
4.3 mi
5m
Oklahoma City Boulevard
1.5 mi
2m
West Sheridan Avenue
0.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 38.5 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview, OK and Oklahoma City, OK.
1
Start on US 60; OK 58
6.3 mi·11 min·South Main Street
2
Turn left onto OK 51A
23 mi·26 min·OK 51A
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn straight
209 ft·9 sec
4
Turn straight onto OK 8
6.1 mi·8 min·Clarence Nash Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on OK 8; US 270; US 281
0.4 mi·27 sec·OK 8; US 270; US 281
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Continue on OK 8; US 270; US 281
15 mi·16 min·OK 8; US 270; US 281
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on OK 8; US 281
2.6 mi·2 min·OK 8; US 281
8
Continue on US 281 Spur
4.1 mi·4 min·US 281 Spur
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 281 Spur
0.2 mi·34 sec·US 281 Spur
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma CityUse the straight / left lanes.
11
Merge onto I 40
38 mi·40 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 40; US 270
0.8 mi·59 sec·Crosstown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn slight right onto Oklahoma City Boulevard
1.5 mi·2 min·Oklahoma City Boulevard
Exit 148BToward Oklahoma City BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto South Klein Avenue
386 ft·15 sec·South Klein Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto West Sheridan Avenue
0.9 mi·2 min·West Sheridan Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto North Robinson Avenue
445 ft·20 sec·North Robinson Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Arrive at destination
North Robinson Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour and 58-minute duration for this 100-mile trip, there's no need to split it overnight. You can easily complete this drive in a single day. Consider departing in the morning to maximize your time in Oklahoma City, or leave in the afternoon for a sunset arrival. With only 38.5 miles being the longest stretch without a turn, keep an eye on your fuel gauge, though the estimated cost is only $16. The flexibility of a shorter drive means you can take your time and enjoy the local roads without feeling rushed.
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 50 miles from Fairview, OK, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.5 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 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50 miles or 1h 2m 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 36m
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 Fairview, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fairview, OK
This is one driving day of about 100 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Fairview, 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 38.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50 mi from Fairview, OK
· 1h 2m into the drive
The midpoint is around 50 miles from Fairview, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$15.63 one way
$31.27 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$17.17
$34.33
premium
$4.89
$19.24
$38.49
diesel
$5.61
$22.08
$44.16
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: 35 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30
0
$10.50
$4.80
Efficient EV
25
0
$8.75
$4.00
EV Truck/SUV
40
0
$14.00
$6.40
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
Fairview, OK
Late night
in Fairview on Friday
Local time
1:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Oklahoma City, OK
Late night
in Oklahoma City on Friday
Local time
1:18 AM
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
3 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
1h 58m 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 Fairview, OK to Oklahoma City, OK covers 100 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, OK 51A, OK 8. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50 miles from Fairview, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.63 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 58m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.3 miles (OK 51A): Lane positioning matters here; at 57.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.1 miles (I 40 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Fairview, 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.
