Trip from Locust Grove, OK to Oklahoma City, OK

Drive Time

2h 21m

Distance

152.3 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Locust Grove, OK to Oklahoma City, OK covers 152.3 miles and takes about 2h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Floyd Cunningham Drive, Broadway Street, Willie B Austin for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.71 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

76.1 miles from Locust Grove, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 21m drive with frequent turns across 152.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Floyd Cunningham Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Floyd Cunningham Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing
Broadway Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Willie B Austin	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 412 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
Cherokee Turnpike	Unavailable	Refreshing
Dan P	Unavailable	Refreshing
Skelly Bypass	Unavailable	Refreshing
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Floyd Cunningham Drive — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on Harold Andrews Boulevard

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Turn right onto Floyd Cunningham Drive

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Turn left onto Broadway Street

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At the end of the road, turn right onto Willie B Austin

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Turn left

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Turn right

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Take the ramp right toward US 412 West: Tulsa

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Merge slight left onto Cherokee Turnpike

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Continue on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway

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Keep slight left to continue on Skelly Bypass

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Keep slight left to continue on Skelly Bypass

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Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

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Take the exit slight left toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton

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Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

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Keep slight left to continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

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Continue on Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway

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Continue on Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

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Continue on Crosstown Expressway

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Keep slight right to continue on Crosstown Expressway

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Take the exit slight right toward Oklahoma City Boulevard

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Turn straight onto Oklahoma City Boulevard

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Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard

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Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue

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Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 76.1 miles from Locust Grove, OK, or about 1h 10m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

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 14m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 76.1 miles or 1h 10m 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 55m

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 Locust Grove, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Locust Grove, OK

This is one driving day of about 152.3 miles and 2h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Locust Grove, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Denison, TX

76 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 76.1 mi from Locust Grove, OK

Denison, TX

Fuel and coffee

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

Denison, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76.1 miles from Locust Grove, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.79	$22.71	$45.41
midgrade	$4.26	$25.54	$51.07
premium	$4.63	$27.73	$55.46
diesel	$5.42	$32.47	$64.94

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 53.3 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Locust Grove, OK to Oklahoma City, OK covers 152.3 miles and takes about 2h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Floyd Cunningham Drive, Broadway Street, Willie B Austin. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 76.1 miles from Locust Grove, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.71 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.