Origin
Pawhuska, OK
Morning in Pawhuska on Friday
Local time
10:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pawhuska, OK to Burbank, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
23.1 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pawhuska, OK
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Burbank, OK
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Trip Overview
Pawhuska to Burbank is 23.1 miles and takes about 29 minutes via East Main Street, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive connects two points within Oklahoma's Great Plains region. Expect a route that involves frequent turns rather than a straightforward highway cruise. Given the minimal distance and time commitment, this trip is easily accomplished as a same-day excursion. Consider this route for a quick transition between locations within the region.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 23.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating a series of local roads rather than major highways. With 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets for the entire 23.1 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22.3 miles along East Main Street. This suggests that while there are turns, a significant portion of your drive will be on a single, continuous road before the final adjustments into Burbank. Be prepared for a more engaged driving experience as you manage these transitions.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 22.3 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 0.4 miles in near Kihekah Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Kihekah Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 60; OK 11 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 miles (7th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Kihekah Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Kihekah Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 60; OK 11 / East Main Street
Turn right onto US 60; OK 11 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
22.7 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
7th Street
Turn right onto 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
22.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
South Avenue
Turn right onto South Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
23.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
South 5th Street
Turn right onto South 5th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | 22.3 mi | 27m |
| Kihekah Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 7th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Leahy Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 9th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 5th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— 22.3 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pawhuska, OK and Burbank, OK.
1
Start on Leahy Avenue
268 ft
·
13 sec
·
Leahy Avenue
2
Turn right onto East 9th Street
246 ft
·
13 sec
·
East 9th Street
3
Turn left onto Kihekah Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Kihekah Avenue
4
At end of road, turn right onto Kihekah Avenue
219 ft
·
8 sec
·
Kihekah Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 60; OK 11
22 mi
·
27 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
7th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto South Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Avenue
8
Turn right onto South 5th Street
61 ft
·
2 sec
·
South 5th Street
9
Arrive at destination
South 5th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.61 one way
$7.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.97 | $7.93 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.45 | $8.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Burbank, OK
Morning in Burbank on Friday
Local time
10:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
38°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
38 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
29m 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 Pawhuska, OK to Burbank, OK covers 23.1 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Main Street, Kihekah Avenue, 7th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.5 miles from Pawhuska, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.61 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 29m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Kihekah Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 60; OK 11 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 miles (7th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pawhuska, OK to Burbank, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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