Origin
Piedmont, OK
Morning in Piedmont on Wednesday
Local time
7:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Piedmont, OK to Oklahoma City, OK
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
33m
Distance
20.6 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
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6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Piedmont, OK to Oklahoma City, OK covers 20.6 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northwest Expressway, North Classen Boulevard, Piedmont Road North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.2 miles on Northwest Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.22 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
10.3 miles from Piedmont, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 33m highway drive covering 20.6 miles, with most of the trip on Northwest Expressway and North Classen Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.2 miles on Northwest Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northwest Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Northwest Expressway and North Classen Boulevard. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Monroe Avenue Northwest.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.6 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Monroe Avenue Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (OK 3 / Northwest Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.7 miles (West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
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Monroe Avenue Northwest
Turn right onto Monroe Avenue Northwest
Navigation decision point
5
2.7 mi into trip
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~4m in
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OK 3 / Northwest Expressway
Turn left onto OK 3 / Northwest Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
19.7 mi into trip
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~31m in
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West Main Street
Turn left onto West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
20.3 mi into trip
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~32m in
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North Hudson Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto North Hudson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
20.3 mi into trip
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~32m in
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West Sheridan Avenue
Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Expressway | 13.2 mi | 20m |
| North Classen Boulevard | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Piedmont Road North | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Sheridan Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Hudson Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Robinson Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Monroe Avenue Northwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northwest Expressway
— 13.2 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Piedmont, OK and Oklahoma City, OK.
1
Start on Northwest 1st Street
50 ft
·
4 sec
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Northwest 1st Street
2
Turn right onto Monroe Avenue Northwest
370 ft
·
18 sec
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Monroe Avenue Northwest
3
Turn right onto OK 4
2.6 mi
·
4 min
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Piedmont Road North
4
Turn left onto OK 3
13 mi
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20 min
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Northwest Expressway
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
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12 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn straight onto North Classen Boulevard
3.7 mi
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6 min
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North Classen Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.5 mi
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1 min
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West Main Street
Use the left lane.
8
At end of road, turn right onto North Hudson Avenue
488 ft
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16 sec
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North Hudson Avenue
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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West Sheridan Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn left onto North Robinson Avenue
445 ft
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20 sec
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North Robinson Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
North Robinson Avenue
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 10.3 miles from Piedmont, OK, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.2 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 20.6 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.3 miles or 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oklahoma City, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Piedmont, 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 Piedmont, OK
This is one driving day of about 20.6 miles and 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Piedmont, 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.
The longest stretch is on Northwest Expressway for about 13.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.3 mi from Piedmont, OK · 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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 20.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10.3 miles from Piedmont, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oklahoma City, OK
The final approach into Oklahoma City, 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 City, 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
$3.22 one way
$6.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 City, OK
Morning in Oklahoma City on Wednesday
Local time
7:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°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
20 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
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 Piedmont, OK to Oklahoma City, OK covers 20.6 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northwest Expressway, North Classen Boulevard, Piedmont Road North. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.3 miles from Piedmont, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.22 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 20.6 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Monroe Avenue Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (OK 3 / Northwest Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.7 miles (West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Piedmont, OK to Oklahoma City, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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