Origin
Oklahoma City, OK
Morning in Oklahoma City on Monday
Local time
8:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oklahoma City, OK to Claremore, OK
Drive Time
2h 26m
Distance
132.6 mi
213 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
2h 16m
★
6 AM
2h 26m
8 AM
2h 46m
10 AM
2h 33m
12 PM
2h 31m
3 PM
2h 34m
5 PM
2h 45m
8 PM
2h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oklahoma City, OK
An Vuong
Claremore, OK
Elizabeth Celestino
Trip Overview
The drive from Oklahoma City, OK to Claremore, OK covers 132.6 miles and takes about 2h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northwest 5th Street, Northeast 5th Street, I 235 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.14 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
66.3 miles from Oklahoma City, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 26m drive with frequent turns across 132.6 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.
Northwest 5th Street 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 Oklahoma City, OK to Claremore, OK is easy. At 2h 26m 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 Oklahoma City, OK to Claremore, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 235 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 235 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Centennial Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 44 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Will Rogers Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Northwest 5th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oklahoma City, OK and Claremore, OK.
1
Start on North Robinson Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Robinson Avenue
2
Turn right onto Northwest 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Northwest 5th Street
3
Keep slight left to continue on Northeast 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Northeast 5th Street
4
Take the ramp straight toward I 235
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
I 235
5
Keep slight left to continue on I 235 North, US 77 North
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 235 North, US 77 North
6
Merge slight left onto Centennial Expressway
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Centennial Expressway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 44 East: Tulsa
8
Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Expressway
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
9
Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa
88 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
I 44 East: Tulsa
11
Keep slight right to continue on Skelly Bypass
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Skelly Bypass
12
Continue straight
4.3 mi
·
5 min
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
7.1 mi
·
7 min
·
I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
14
Take the exit slight right toward OK 266 West: Claremore, Port of Catoosa
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
OK 266 West: Claremore, Port of Catoosa
15
Keep slight right to continue on Cash Customers
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Cash Customers
16
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
17
Take the exit slight right toward OK 66: Claremore, Catoosa
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
OK 66: Claremore, Catoosa
18
Turn right onto OK 66 East: Claremore
161 ft
·
4 sec
·
OK 66 East: Claremore
19
Turn straight onto South Lynn Riggs Boulevard
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
South Lynn Riggs Boulevard
20
Turn left onto West Will Rogers Boulevard
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Will Rogers Boulevard
21
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 66.3 miles from Oklahoma City, OK, or about 1h 13m 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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.3 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 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Claremore, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Oklahoma City, 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 Oklahoma City, OK
This is one driving day of about 132.6 miles and 2h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oklahoma City, 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 66.3 mi from Oklahoma City, OK · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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 66.3 miles from Oklahoma City, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Claremore, OK
The final approach into Claremore, 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 Claremore, 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
$20.14 one way
$40.28 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $22.20 | $44.41 |
| premium | $4.80 | $25.03 | $50.06 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $29.46 | $58.92 |
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: 46.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.8 | 0 | $13.92 | $6.36 |
| Efficient EV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.60 | $5.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53 | 0 | $18.56 | $8.49 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (65% 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
Claremore, OK
Morning in Claremore on Monday
Local time
8:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°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 26m 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 Oklahoma City, OK to Claremore, OK covers 132.6 miles and takes about 2h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northwest 5th Street, Northeast 5th Street, I 235. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.3 miles from Oklahoma City, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.14 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 Oklahoma City, OK to Claremore, OK is easy. At 2h 26m 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 Oklahoma City, OK to Claremore, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Oklahoma City, OK to Claremore, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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