This 84.8-mile journey from Oklahoma City to Clinton, OK, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 33 minutes. With a projected fuel cost of around $13, it's an economical option for exploring the Great Plains region. The route primarily utilizes the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway and Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway, with a short segment on I-40 Business. Given its relatively short distance and straightforward path, you won't need to break this drive up, allowing for a flexible departure time.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.4 miles from Oklahoma City, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 84.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for the majority of this 84.8-mile route. While only 5% of the journey involves highway driving, you'll encounter a significant longest stretch of 75.4 miles on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. This suggests a drive characterized by more frequent directional changes and potentially navigating through local roads and smaller towns rather than long, uninterrupted interstate cruising. The scenery will likely be consistent with the Great Plains, offering a sense of open space.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 75.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Park Avenue.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 33m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Park Avenue
Turn left onto Park Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
1.5 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 40 West, US 270 West: Amarillo
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 40 West, US 270 West: Amarillo
7
81.8 mi into trip|~1h 28m in|I 40 Business
Take the exit onto I 40 Business toward I 40 Business West: Clinton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 69
Toward I 40 Business West: Clinton
6
84.8 mi into trip|~1h 33m in|North 6th Street
Turn right onto North 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
75.4 mi
1h 18m
Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
2.6 mi
2m
I 40 Business
2.6 mi
4m
Crosstown Expressway
2 mi
2m
West Main Street
0.5 mi
1m
South Western Avenue
0.4 mi
<1m
West Gary Boulevard
0.3 mi
<1m
North Classen Boulevard
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 75.4 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oklahoma City, OK and Clinton, OK.
1
Start on North Robinson Avenue
451 ft·25 sec·North Robinson Avenue
2
Turn left onto Park Avenue
0.2 mi·41 sec·Park Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto North Hudson Avenue
379 ft·9 sec·North Hudson Avenue
4
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.5 mi·1 min·West Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto North Classen Boulevard
0.3 mi·27 sec·North Classen Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on South Western Avenue
0.4 mi·50 sec·South Western Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 40 West, US 270 West: AmarilloUse the straight / right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 40; US 270
2.0 mi·2 min·Crosstown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 40; US 270
65 mi·1 hr 7 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 40 West, US 270 West: AmarilloUse the straight lane.
10
Continue on I 40
2.6 mi·2 min·Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 40
11 mi·11 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto I 40 Business
2.6 mi·4 min·I 40 Business
Exit 69Toward I 40 Business West: ClintonUse the slight right lane.
13
Continue on I 40 Business; US Historic 66
0.3 mi·44 sec·West Gary Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto North 6th Street
68 ft·1 sec·North 6th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Arrive at destination
North 6th Street
Trip Plan
For this quick 1 hour and 33-minute drive, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits your schedule. Since there are no designated stops, plan your own breaks as needed, especially considering the longest stretch is over 75 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $13 for the entire 84.8 miles. A practical tip for this route would be to familiarize yourself with the "turn-heavy" nature before you depart, perhaps by reviewing the specific turns on your navigation app, to ensure a smooth transition between roadways like the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway and Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway.
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 42.4 miles from Oklahoma City, OK, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.4 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 19 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.4 miles or 46m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clinton, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Oklahoma City, OK
This is one driving day of about 84.8 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Oklahoma City, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 75.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.4 mi from Oklahoma City, OK
· 46m into the drive
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
$13.26 one way
$26.52 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$14.56
$29.11
premium
$4.89
$16.32
$32.64
diesel
$5.61
$18.72
$37.45
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.4
0
$8.90
$4.07
Efficient EV
21.2
0
$7.42
$3.39
EV Truck/SUV
33.9
0
$11.87
$5.43
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Oklahoma City, OK
Evening
in Oklahoma City on Friday
Local time
5:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Clinton, OK
Evening
in Clinton on Friday
Local time
5:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
16 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 33m 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 Clinton, OK covers 84.8 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway, I 40 Business. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.4 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 $13.26 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 is a straightforward 1h 33m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Oklahoma City, OK to Clinton, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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.
