Origin
Oklahoma City, OK
Afternoon in Oklahoma City on Saturday
Local time
1:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oklahoma City, OK to Choctaw, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
16.7 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oklahoma City, OK
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Choctaw, OK
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Trip Overview
Oklahoma City, OK to Choctaw, OK is 16.7 miles and takes about 28m via Northeast 23rd Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive that keeps you within the Great Plains region. Expect a turn-heavy experience on local roads, making it more of a quick hop than an epic journey. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing plenty of time for activities at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast 23rd Street | 11 mi | 18m |
| Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Crosstown Expressway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Centennial Expressway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| North Robinson Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Muzzy Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northeast 23rd Street
— 11 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oklahoma City, OK and Choctaw, OK.
1
Start on North Robinson Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Robinson Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto Northwest 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Northwest 5th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Keep slight left at fork onto Northeast 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Northeast 5th Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
66 ft
·
1 sec
Toward I 235
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 235 South, US 77 South
Use the straight lane.
6
Merge onto I 235; US 77
0.7 mi
·
53 sec
·
Centennial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 1A
Toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 40; US 270
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Crosstown Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 62
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita
Use the slight right lane.
10
Take the exit onto US 62
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 62
Exit 130
Toward US 62 East: Northeast 23rd Street
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto US 62
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Northeast 23rd Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto Muzzy Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Muzzy Street
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
Muzzy Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 5.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Northeast 5th Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Northeast 5th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
9
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 235 South, US 77 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 235 South, US 77 South
8
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 1A
Toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichi...
8
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 35; US 62 / Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 62 / Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita
7
5.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 62
Take the exit onto US 62 toward US 62 East: Northeast 23rd Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 130
Toward US 62 East: Northeast 23rd Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.61 one way
$5.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.21 | $6.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Choctaw, OK
Afternoon in Choctaw on Saturday
Local time
1:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
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
28m 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?
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with only 13% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11 miles on Northeast 23rd Street. As you navigate, anticipate frequent turns and city-like conditions rather than an open highway feel. The transition from Oklahoma City to Choctaw will likely involve a mix of urban and suburban roadways, demanding your attention to navigation.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11 mi on Northeast 23rd Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Northeast 5th Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 16.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Northeast 5th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Oklahoma City, OK to Choctaw, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
Fort Smith
1.7 mi in
|
~3m
About the Cities
Starting in Oklahoma City, OK
Full guide →Oklahoma City is the capital and principal city of the state of Oklahoma in the central Frontier Country region of the state. The sprawling city and its suburbs offer multiple sports venues, museums, regional food, and a mix of Native American and cowboy culture.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 16.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11 miles on Northeast 23rd Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Choctaw, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 0.6 miles (Northeast 5th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Choctaw, 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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