Origin
Fitzhugh, OK
Morning in Fitzhugh on Friday
Local time
8:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fitzhugh, OK to Union Valley, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
17.4 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fitzhugh, OK
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Union Valley, OK
Joseph Russo
Trip Overview
Fitzhugh to Union Valley is 17.4 miles and takes about 25 minutes via OK 1, J. A. Richardson Loop, and CR E1600, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Oklahoma's Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive. It’s a quick hop perfect for a simple transfer or a brief scenic detour. Given its brevity, you won't need to worry about extensive planning, making it ideal for spontaneous travel.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 17.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 46% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a consistent flow on OK 1 for its longest stretch of 7.9 miles before transitioning onto local roads. The drive progresses from a more open highway feel to quieter, more rural county roads as you approach Union Valley. Expect a blend of faster travel and slower, winding sections as you navigate the landscape.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
OK 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR N3500.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 6 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 (CR N3500): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (OK 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 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
|
CR N3500
Turn left onto CR N3500
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
OK 1
Turn right onto OK 1
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
8.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
8.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
OK 3 / J. A. Richardson Loop
Merge onto OK 3 / J. A. Richardson Loop
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
16.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
CR E1600
Turn left onto CR E1600
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OK 1 | 7.9 mi | 10m |
| J. A. Richardson Loop | 7.8 mi | 8m |
| CR E1600 | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| CR N3500 | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| CR N3610 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Jackson Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
OK 1
— 7.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fitzhugh, OK and Union Valley, OK.
1
Start on Jackson Avenue
57 ft
·
8 sec
·
Jackson Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR N3500
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
CR N3500
3
Turn right onto OK 1
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
OK 1
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Merge onto OK 3
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
J. A. Richardson Loop
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto CR E1600
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
CR E1600
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto CR N3610
89 ft
·
4 sec
·
CR N3610
8
Arrive at destination
CR N3610
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.72 one way
$5.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.99 | $5.97 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Union Valley, OK
Morning in Union Valley on Friday
Local time
8:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°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
27 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
25m 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 Fitzhugh, OK to Union Valley, OK covers 17.4 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are OK 1, J. A. Richardson Loop, CR E1600. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.7 miles from Fitzhugh, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.72 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 25m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR N3500): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (OK 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Fitzhugh, OK to Union Valley, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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