This 83.9-mile drive from Oilton, OK, to Oklahoma City, OK, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 41 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily travel on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Veterans Memorial Highway, and World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, with 55% of the route being on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $13, making it an economical option. Both your origin and destination are within the Great Plains region, so expect a consistent landscape throughout.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42 miles from Oilton, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 83.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed driving experience, balancing highway speeds with other road types. Over half of your journey, 55%, will be on highways, providing a relatively fast pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 44.2 miles on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. While the profile is generally mixed, the significant highway share suggests substantial portions of the drive will be on well-maintained, faster roads, punctuated by segments on other highways as you approach Oklahoma City.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 44.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 70.9 miles in near I 44.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 83.9 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 70.9 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 75.5 miles (I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.1 miles (I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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70.9 mi into trip|~1h 24m in|I 44
Take the exit onto I 44 toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dalla...
7
75.5 mi into trip|~1h 29m in|I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway toward I 35 South: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35 South: Dallas
9
82.1 mi into trip|~1h 38m in|I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond, Amarillo
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, I 40 West, US...
7
82.4 mi into trip|~1h 38m in
Take the exit toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 151A
Toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
7
83.6 mi into trip|~1h 41m in|West Sheridan Avenue
Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Oilton, OK to Oklahoma City, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Lawton along the way.
Lawton
70.9 mi in|~1h 24m|via I 44
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
44.2 mi
44m
Veterans Memorial Highway
20.1 mi
29m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.5 mi
5m
Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
2.9 mi
3m
North 8th Avenue
2.9 mi
5m
Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
2.5 mi
3m
Greenwood Road
2.2 mi
2m
Crosstown Expressway
1.2 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 44.2 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oilton, OK and Oklahoma City, OK.
1
Start on East 2nd Street
162 ft·8 sec·East 2nd Street
2
Turn left onto OK 99
0.4 mi·37 sec·South A Avenue
3
Continue on OK 99
5.3 mi·9 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
4
Continue on OK 33 Truck; OK 99; CR E0700
2.2 mi·3 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
5
Continue on OK 33 Truck; OK 99
309 ft·11 sec·Veterans Memorial Highway
6
Turn straight onto OK 33; OK 99
0.5 mi·41 sec·West Broadway Street
7
Continue on OK 33; OK 99
1.6 mi·2 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on OK 99
1.0 mi·1 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on OK 99; CR NS356
2.2 mi·2 min·Greenwood Road
10
Continue on OK 99
10 mi·13 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Continue on OK 99
2.9 mi·5 min·North 8th Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Take the ramp
314 ft·7 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on this road
0.5 mi·1 min·this road
14
Merge onto I 44
44 mi·44 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit onto I 44
0.5 mi·58 sec·I 44
Toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, LawtonUse the straight / slight left lanes.
16
Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66
4.2 mi·4 min·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
0.4 mi·26 sec·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 South: DallasUse the slight left lane.
18
Continue on I 35
2.9 mi·3 min·Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on I 35
2.5 mi·3 min·Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270
0.9 mi·1 min·Crosstown Expressway
21
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 270
0.4 mi·26 sec·Crosstown Expressway
Exit 126Toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond, AmarilloUse the straight lane.
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi·39 sec
Exit 151AToward Oklahoma City BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn straight onto Oklahoma City Boulevard
0.5 mi·1 min·Oklahoma City Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
0.3 mi·41 sec·South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
Use the right lane.
25
Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue
0.2 mi·26 sec·West Sheridan Avenue
Use the left lane.
26
Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue
416 ft·14 sec·North Robinson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
27
Arrive at destination
North Robinson Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of just over 1.5 hours, this route offers great flexibility. You can leave Oilton, OK, at your leisure, and still arrive in Oklahoma City with plenty of daylight. No specific stops are noted, so plan your fuel and rest breaks before you depart or as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch on the turnpike is over 44 miles. The estimated fuel cost of $13 is a helpful budget marker for this short hop between towns in Oklahoma.
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 42 miles from Oilton, OK, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.2 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 18 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42 miles or 55m 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 25m
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 Oilton, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Oilton, OK
This is one driving day of about 83.9 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Oilton, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 44.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.12 one way
$26.23 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$14.40
$28.80
premium
$4.89
$16.15
$32.29
diesel
$5.61
$18.52
$37.05
Estimated Tolls: $2.21
Turner Turnpike
(44.2 mi)$2.21
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.2
0
$8.81
$4.03
Efficient EV
21
0
$7.34
$3.36
EV Truck/SUV
33.6
0
$11.75
$5.37
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Oilton, OK
Evening
in Oilton on Friday
Local time
7:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Oklahoma City, OK
Evening
in Oklahoma City on Friday
Local time
7:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Chandler, OK
42 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
17 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
1h 41m 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 Oilton, OK to Oklahoma City, OK covers 83.9 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Veterans Memorial Highway, World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42 miles from Oilton, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.12 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 83.9 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 70.9 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 75.5 miles (I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.1 miles (I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Oilton, OK to Oklahoma City, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Lawton along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Oklahoma City National Memorial.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
