Origin
Oklahoma City, OK
Evening in Oklahoma City on Wednesday
Local time
7:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oklahoma City, OK to Prague, OK
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
57.7 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 2m
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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Prague, OK
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Trip Overview
This 57.7-mile drive from Oklahoma City, OK to Prague, OK takes approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes. It's a perfect one-day trip, fitting easily into a single day without the need for an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost is around $9, making it an economical excursion. You'll primarily travel on roads like the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, Tinker Diagonal, and Veterans Memorial Highway, with about 67% of the journey on highways. This route offers a glimpse into the Great Plains region, providing a straightforward and manageable drive.
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
28.9 miles from Oklahoma City, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy' local drive with a significant portion on highways. While 67% of the route is on faster roads, you'll still encounter numerous turns and changes in direction. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 34.9 miles on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, giving you a good segment of consistent travel. This blend of highway and local roads means you'll need to stay engaged, as the driving experience will shift between steady cruising and more active navigation.
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.
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 34.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
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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...
9
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal toward I 240 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 128
Toward I 240 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
8
49.9 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward OK 9, US 377: Prague, Seminole
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 200
Toward OK 9, US 377: Prague, Seminole
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 Prague, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Seminole along the way.
Seminole
49.9 mi in
|
~56m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 34.9 mi | 36m |
| Tinker Diagonal | 11.8 mi | 13m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Jim Thorpe Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Crosstown Expressway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Centennial Expressway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| North Robinson Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
— 34.9 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oklahoma City, OK and Prague, 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 left at fork onto I 40; US 270
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Tinker Diagonal
Exit 128
Toward I 240 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
Use the slight left lane.
10
Continue on I 40; US 270; OK 3
35 mi
·
36 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 200
Toward OK 9, US 377: Prague, Seminole
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto OK 99; US 377
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on OK 99; US 377
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Jim Thorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto US 62
260 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Arrive at destination
US 62
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of just over an hour, this route offers great flexibility. You can depart at your convenience, whether it's a morning adventure or an afternoon excursion. With only one recommended day for the trip, you won't need to worry about splitting it up. The estimated fuel cost of $9 suggests you won't need frequent or extensive refueling stops. A practical tip for this drive is to be mindful of the 'turn-heavy' nature of the route; have your navigation ready to go before you depart Oklahoma City to smoothly transition onto the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway and subsequent roads.
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 28.9 miles from Oklahoma City, OK, or about 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.9 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 13 miles or 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.9 miles or 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Prague, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 57.7 miles and 1h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Oklahoma City, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway for about 34.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.9 mi from Oklahoma City, OK · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.9 miles from Oklahoma City, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Prague, OK
The final approach into Prague, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.02 one way
$18.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.90 | $19.81 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.10 | $22.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.74 | $25.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.08 | $3.69 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Prague, OK
Evening in Prague on Wednesday
Local time
7:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
2 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 5m 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 Prague, OK covers 57.7 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, Tinker Diagonal, Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.9 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 $9.02 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 57.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 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.
On the drive from Oklahoma City, OK to Prague, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Seminole along the way.
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