Origin
Sugden, OK
Morning in Sugden on Saturday
Local time
8:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sugden, OK to Ringling, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
29.7 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sugden, OK
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Ringling, OK
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 29.7-mile drive from Sugden to Ringling, Oklahoma, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 44 minutes. The route is predominantly highway driving, with 94% of the journey on major roads like US 70 and US 81, making it a quick and efficient transit. You can expect a modest fuel cost of around $5 for this short hop across the Great Plains. Given its brevity, there's no need to split this journey overnight; it's perfect for a quick leg on a larger adventure or a standalone errand. The focus here is on getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 29.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 44-minute drive, with 94% of the mileage dedicated to major roadways like US 70 and US 81. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22.5 miles, primarily on US 70, offering a consistent pace. This route is designed for efficiency rather than scenic detours, providing a smooth and direct path. The landscape remains characteristic of the Great Plains throughout, without significant shifts in terrain or road type.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 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 US 81. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Parker Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sugden, OK to Ringling, OK is easy. At 44m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Parker Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Choctaw Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.4 miles (US 81): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Parker Street
Turn left onto Parker Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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Choctaw Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Choctaw Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 81
Turn left onto US 81
Navigation decision point
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 70
Turn right onto US 70
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
29.2 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
5th Street
Turn left onto 5th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 70 | 22.5 mi | 33m |
| US 81 | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| Sugden Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| 5th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Parker Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Choctaw Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Caddo Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 5th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 70
— 22.5 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sugden, OK and Ringling, OK.
1
Start on Caddo Avenue
129 ft
·
11 sec
·
Caddo Avenue
2
Turn left onto Parker Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Parker Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto Choctaw Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Choctaw Avenue
4
Continue on Sugden Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Sugden Road
5
Turn left onto US 81
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
US 81
6
Turn right onto US 70
23 mi
·
33 min
·
US 70
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto 5th Street
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
5th Street
8
Arrive at destination
North 5th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.64 one way
$9.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.72 | $11.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.56 | $13.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Ringling, OK
Morning in Ringling on Saturday
Local time
8:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
3 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
44m 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 Sugden, OK to Ringling, OK covers 29.7 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 70, US 81, Sugden Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.9 miles from Sugden, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.64 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 Sugden, OK to Ringling, OK is easy. At 44m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Parker Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Choctaw Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.4 miles (US 81): Navigation decision point.
The route from Sugden, OK to Ringling, 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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