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Trip from Hastings, OK to Ringling, OK

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

Drive Time

53m

Distance

33.9 mi

55 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 49m ★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m

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

Downtown Hastings, OK, OK

Hastings, OK

Angel Smith

Downtown Ringling, OK, OK

Ringling, OK

Sewupari Studio

Trip Overview

This straightforward 33.9-mile journey from Hastings to Ringling, Oklahoma, can be completed in just 53 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. The route is primarily highway-focused, with about 70% of the drive on major roads like US 70. With an estimated fuel cost of only $5, this short trip is very budget-friendly. You'll be traveling within the Great Plains region for the entirety of this drive. Given its brevity, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, and you can enjoy a flexible schedule.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 70 23.7 mi 35m
Main Street 9.8 mi 17m
5th Street 0.5 mi <1m
North 5th Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: US 70 — 23.7 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hastings, OK and Ringling, OK.

1

Start on OK 5

9.8 mi · 17 min · Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2

At end of road, turn left onto US 70

24 mi · 35 min · US 70
Use the left / right lanes.
3

Turn left onto 5th Street

0.5 mi · 53 sec · 5th Street
4

Arrive at destination

North 5th Street

Where to Stop

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

town in Oklahoma, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waurika, OK

17 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

Healdton, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waurika, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17 miles from Hastings, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 33.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | OK 5 / Main Street

Depart onto OK 5 / Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
9.8 mi into trip | ~17m in | US 70

At end of road, turn left onto US 70

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes.
3
33.4 mi into trip | ~52m in | 5th Street

Turn left onto 5th Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.30 one way

$10.60 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $5.82 $11.64
premium $4.89 $6.52 $13.05
diesel $5.61 $7.48 $14.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.2 0 $3.56 $1.63
Efficient EV 8.5 0 $2.97 $1.36
EV Truck/SUV 13.6 0 $4.75 $2.17

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Hastings, OK

Afternoon in Hastings on Saturday

Local time

2:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ringling, OK

Afternoon in Ringling on Saturday

Local time

2:33 PM

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

53m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

The character of this drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 70% of the 33.9 miles utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 23.7 miles on US 70, offering a consistent pace. The route transitions through local streets like Main Street and 5th Street as you enter and exit your destinations. Expect a generally smooth and direct experience, characteristic of many drives through the Great Plains.

70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
4 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.7 mi on US 70.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 70 and Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OK 5 / Main Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Hastings, OK to Ringling, OK is easy. At 53m with 70% 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 5 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles (US 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.4 miles (5th Street): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 33.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 23.7 miles on US 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (OK 5 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles (US 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.4 miles (5th Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ringling, OK before heading back.

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

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