Origin
Oklahoma City, OK
Afternoon in Oklahoma City on Sunday
Local time
12:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oklahoma City, OK to Oklahoma County, OK
Drive Time
21m
Distance
12.5 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Photo: An Vuong
Trip Overview
The drive from Oklahoma City, OK to Oklahoma County, OK covers 12.5 miles and takes about 21m 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 $1.90 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
6.2 miles from Oklahoma City, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 21m drive with frequent turns across 12.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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 Oklahoma County, OK is easy. At 21m 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 Oklahoma County, 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 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Centennial Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Crosstown Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Representative Opio Toure 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 Oklahoma County, 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
·
31 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 right to continue on I 235 South, US 77 South
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 235 South, US 77 South
6
Merge slight left onto Centennial Expressway
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
Centennial Expressway
7
Take the exit slight left toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith
8
Merge slight right onto Crosstown Expressway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Crosstown Expressway
9
Keep slight right to continue on Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
10
Continue on Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 63rd Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Northeast 63rd Street
12
Turn straight onto North Bryant Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Bryant Avenue
13
Turn right onto Northeast 63rd Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Northeast 63rd Street
14
Turn left onto North Air Depot Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Air Depot Boulevard
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Wilshire Boulevard
197 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Wilshire Boulevard
16
Turn right onto North Air Depot Boulevard
151 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Air Depot Boulevard
17
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 6.2 miles from Oklahoma City, OK, or about 10m 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 12.5 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.2 miles or 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oklahoma County, 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 12.5 miles and 21m.
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 6.2 mi from Oklahoma City, OK · 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 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 12.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.2 miles from Oklahoma City, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oklahoma County, OK
The final approach into Oklahoma County, 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 Oklahoma County, 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
$1.90 one way
$3.80 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
| premium | $4.80 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.78 | $5.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Oklahoma County, OK
Afternoon in Oklahoma County on Sunday
Local time
12:22 PM
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
21m 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 Oklahoma County, OK covers 12.5 miles and takes about 21m 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 6.2 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 $1.90 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 Oklahoma County, OK is easy. At 21m 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 Oklahoma County, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Oklahoma City, OK to Oklahoma County, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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