Trip from Kingston, OK to Oklahoma City, OK

Drive Time

2h 25m

Distance

129.7 mi

209 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 15m ★
6 AM
2h 25m
8 AM
2h 45m
10 AM
2h 32m
12 PM
2h 30m
3 PM
2h 33m
5 PM
2h 44m
8 PM
2h 19m

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

Downtown Kingston, OK, OK

Kingston, OK

Nicolas Foster

Downtown Oklahoma City, OK, OK

Oklahoma City, OK

An Vuong

Trip Overview

The drive from Kingston, OK to Oklahoma City, OK covers 129.7 miles and takes about 2h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, US 70, Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 73.8 miles on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.70 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

64.8 miles from Kingston, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 25m drive with frequent turns across 129.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 73.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 70.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 129.7 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 127.8 miles (I 235; US 77 / Centennial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 127.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 70

Turn right onto US 70

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
127.8 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in | I 235; US 77 / Centennial Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 235; US 77 / Centennial Expressway toward I 235 North, US 77 North: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Exit 126 Toward I 235 North, US 77 North: Oklahoma Healt...
7
127.8 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in

Take the exit toward Oklahoma City Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 125C Toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
7
129.4 mi into trip | ~2h 24m in | West Sheridan Avenue

Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
129.6 mi into trip | ~2h 25m in | North Robinson Avenue

Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway 73.8 mi 1h 16m
US 70 30.6 mi 39m
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway 11 mi 11m
Helen Cole Memorial Highway 6.6 mi 7m
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway 5.7 mi 6m
Oklahoma City Boulevard 0.5 mi 1m
South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard 0.3 mi <1m
West Sheridan Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: World War I Veterans Memorial Highway — 73.8 mi, about 1h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kingston, OK and Oklahoma City, OK.

1

Start on North Main Street

153 ft · 10 sec · North Main Street
2

Turn right onto US 70

0.3 mi · 37 sec · US 70
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3

Continue on US 70

0.1 mi · 14 sec · US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Continue on US 70

0.1 mi · 12 sec · US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Continue on US 70

0.5 mi · 46 sec · US 70
Use the straight / left lanes.
6

Continue on US 70

7.2 mi · 10 min · US 70
Use the straight / left lanes.
7

Turn left onto US 70

22 mi · 26 min · US 70
Use the left lane.
8

Take the exit onto US 70

0.2 mi · 33 sec · US 70
Toward I 35: Oklahoma City Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 35; US 70

34 mi · 34 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 35

11 mi · 11 min · Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on I 35

34 mi · 35 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on I 35

5.7 mi · 6 min · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
13

Continue on I 35; US 77

6.6 mi · 7 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
14

Continue on I 35; US 77

5.3 mi · 6 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 235; US 77

295 ft · 4 sec · Centennial Expressway
Exit 126 Toward I 235 North, US 77 North: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond Use the straight lane.
16

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 125C Toward Oklahoma City Boulevard Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17

Turn straight onto Oklahoma City Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Oklahoma City Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard

0.3 mi · 41 sec · South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
Use the right lane.
19

Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue

0.2 mi · 26 sec · West Sheridan Avenue
Use the left lane.
20

Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue

416 ft · 14 sec · North Robinson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
21

Arrive at destination

North Robinson Avenue

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 64.8 miles from Kingston, OK, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.8 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 80 miles or 1h 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 64.8 miles or 1h 13m 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 56m

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 Kingston, 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 Kingston, OK

This is one driving day of about 129.7 miles and 2h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kingston, 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 World War I Veterans Memorial Highway for about 73.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 64.8 mi from Kingston, OK · 1h 13m into the drive

Downtown Denton, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Denton, TX

65 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

Sanger, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sanger, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 64.8 miles from Kingston, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before World War I Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.8 miles.

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.

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

$19.70 one way

$39.40 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $21.72 $43.43
premium $4.80 $24.48 $48.97
diesel $5.64 $28.81 $57.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 38.9 0 $13.62 $6.23
Efficient EV 32.4 0 $11.35 $5.19
EV Truck/SUV 51.9 0 $18.16 $8.30

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Kingston, OK

Afternoon in Kingston on Sunday

Local time

4:08 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oklahoma City, OK

Afternoon in Oklahoma City on Sunday

Local time

4:08 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

52°F

Denton, TX

65 mi in

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

26 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 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 Kingston, OK to Oklahoma City, OK covers 129.7 miles and takes about 2h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, US 70, Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.8 miles from Kingston, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.70 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 129.7 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 127.8 miles (I 235; US 77 / Centennial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 127.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Kingston, OK to Oklahoma City, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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