Origin
Ringling, OK
Morning in Ringling on Monday
Local time
6:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ringling, OK to Waurika, OK
Drive Time
37m
Distance
24.5 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
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6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waurika, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ringling, OK to Waurika, OK covers 24.5 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 70, East D Avenue, North 5th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.5 miles on US 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.72 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
12.3 miles from Ringling, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 37m highway drive covering 24.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 70 and East D Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 22.5 miles on US 70.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 70 and East D Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near US 70.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 70): Navigation decision point; at 23 miles (US 81 / Medal of Honor Recipient Command Sergeant Major Bennie G. Adkins Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.5 miles (East D Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.5 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 70
Turn right onto US 70
Navigation decision point
4
23 mi into trip
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~34m in
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US 81 / Medal of Honor Recipient Command Sergeant Major Bennie G. Adkins Highway
Turn right onto US 81 / Medal of Honor Recipient Command Sergeant Major Bennie G. Adkins Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
23.5 mi into trip
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~35m in
|
East D Avenue
Turn left onto East D Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
24.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Elm Street
Turn right onto Elm Street
Navigation decision point
4
24.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
East B Avenue
Turn left onto East B Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 70 | 22.5 mi | 33m |
| East D Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| North 5th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Medal of Honor Recipient Command Sergeant Major Bennie G. Adkins Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Elm Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East B Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 70
— 22.5 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ringling, OK and Waurika, OK.
1
Start on North 5th Street
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
North 5th Street
2
Turn right onto US 70
23 mi
·
33 min
·
US 70
3
Turn right onto US 81
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Medal of Honor Recipient Command Sergeant Major Bennie G. Adkins Highway
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto East D Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East D Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Elm Street
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Elm Street
6
Turn left onto East B Avenue
75 ft
·
3 sec
·
East B Avenue
7
Arrive at destination
East B 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 12.3 miles from Ringling, OK, or about 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.5 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 24.5 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.3 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Waurika, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ringling, 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 Ringling, OK
This is one driving day of about 24.5 miles and 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ringling, 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 US 70 for about 22.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.3 mi from Ringling, OK · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 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 24.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 12.3 miles from Ringling, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Waurika, OK
The final approach into Waurika, 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 Waurika, 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
$3.72 one way
$7.44 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
| premium | $4.80 | $4.63 | $9.25 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.44 | $10.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Waurika, OK
Morning in Waurika on Monday
Local time
6:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°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
42 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
37m 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 Ringling, OK to Waurika, OK covers 24.5 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 70, East D Avenue, North 5th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.3 miles from Ringling, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.72 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 37m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 70): Navigation decision point; at 23 miles (US 81 / Medal of Honor Recipient Command Sergeant Major Bennie G. Adkins Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.5 miles (East D Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Ringling, OK to Waurika, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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