Origin
Ringling, OK
Morning in Ringling on Saturday
Local time
8:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ringling, OK to Waurika, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
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
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
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.
Ringling, OK
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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 $3.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 24.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
959 ft
834 ft
Total Climb
167 ft
Total Descent
177 ft
Highest Point
959 ft
~21 mi in
Elevation Range
125 ft
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.
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 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
|
~0m in
|
US 70
Turn right onto US 70
Navigation decision point
4
23 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
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
|
~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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.83 one way
$7.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.21 | $8.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.71 | $9.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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 Saturday
Local time
8:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 13 mph
6% chance
Live forecast
Fire Weather Watch
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Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 1:52AM CDT until April 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
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 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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 $3.83 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.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 834 ft to 959 ft elevation with about 167 ft of total climbing.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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