Origin
McAlester, OK
Evening in McAlester on Sunday
Local time
5:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McAlester, OK to Oklahoma City, OK
Drive Time
2h
Distance
129.8 mi
209 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 52m
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6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 18m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 5m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 17m
8 PM
1h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from McAlester, OK to Oklahoma City, OK covers 129.8 miles and takes about 2h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Carl Albert Parkway, Trooper David ‘Rocky’ Eales Memorial Highway, Indian Nation Turnpike Northbound for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.72 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
64.9 miles from McAlester, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h drive with frequent turns across 129.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
East Carl Albert Parkway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from McAlester, OK to Oklahoma City, OK is easy. At 2h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from McAlester, OK to Oklahoma City, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Carl Albert Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Trooper David ‘Rocky’ Eales Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Indian Nation Turnpike Northbound | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Indian Nation Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tinker Diagonal | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Carl Albert Parkway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McAlester, OK and Oklahoma City, OK.
1
Start on North Main Street
16 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto East Carl Albert Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Carl Albert Parkway
3
Continue on Trooper David ‘Rocky’ Eales Memorial Highway
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Trooper David ‘Rocky’ Eales Memorial Highway
4
Take the ramp slight right toward Indian Nation Turnpike Northbound
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Indian Nation Turnpike Northbound
5
Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike
35 mi
·
32 min
·
Indian Nation Turnpike
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West, US 62 West, US 75 South: Oklahoma City
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 40 West, US 62 West, US 75 South: Oklahoma City
7
Merge slight left onto Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
197 ft
·
2 sec
·
Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
8
Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
75 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
9
Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Tinker Diagonal
10
Continue on Crosstown Expressway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Crosstown Expressway
11
Keep slight right to continue on Crosstown Expressway
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
Crosstown Expressway
12
Take the exit slight right toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Oklahoma City Boulevard
13
Turn straight onto Oklahoma City Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Oklahoma City Boulevard
14
Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
15
Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Sheridan Avenue
16
Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue
417 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Robinson Avenue
17
Arrive at your destination
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 64.9 miles from McAlester, OK, or about 1h into the drive.
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 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.9 miles or 1h 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 38m
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 McAlester, 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 McAlester, OK
This is one driving day of about 129.8 miles and 2h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from McAlester, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.9 mi from McAlester, OK · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 64.9 miles from McAlester, 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.
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
$19.72 one way
$39.43 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $21.73 | $43.47 |
| premium | $4.80 | $24.50 | $49.01 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $28.84 | $57.67 |
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 | $13.63 | $6.23 |
| Efficient EV | 32.5 | 0 | $11.36 | $5.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.9 | 0 | $18.17 | $8.31 |
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.
Destination
Oklahoma City, OK
Evening in Oklahoma City on Sunday
Local time
5:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°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
1 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 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 McAlester, OK to Oklahoma City, OK covers 129.8 miles and takes about 2h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Carl Albert Parkway, Trooper David ‘Rocky’ Eales Memorial Highway, Indian Nation Turnpike Northbound. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.9 miles from McAlester, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.72 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.
The drive from McAlester, OK to Oklahoma City, OK is easy. At 2h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from McAlester, OK to Oklahoma City, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from McAlester, OK to Oklahoma City, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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