Origin
Terral, OK
Morning in Terral on Saturday
Local time
8:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Terral, 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
57m
Distance
42 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Terral, OK
Carlos Bedoy
Ringling, OK
Sewupari Studio
Trip Overview
This short 42-mile drive from Terral to Ringling, Oklahoma, can be completed in just under an hour, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily travel on US 70 and US 81, with a small portion on 5th Street, covering a highway-focused profile for 98% of the journey. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $7, and with no specific stops recommended, you can enjoy a straightforward transit. This route stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape. Given its brevity, this trip is best suited for a single day of travel without needing an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 42 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a largely highway-focused experience on this 57-minute journey. With 98% of the drive on main roads like US 70 and US 81, you'll find yourself on well-maintained routes for most of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 22.5 miles on US 70, providing a good opportunity to settle into a steady pace. This route offers a straightforward driving experience, emphasizing efficient travel over varied terrain or winding backroads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 5 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 around 0.3 miles in near US 81.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Terral, OK to Ringling, OK is easy. At 57m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 81): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles (US 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.5 miles (5th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 81
Turn right onto US 81
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
18.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 70
Turn right onto US 70
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
41.5 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
5th Street
Turn left onto 5th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 70 | 22.5 mi | 33m |
| US 81 | 18.7 mi | 22m |
| 5th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Apache Avenue | 0.3 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 Terral, OK and Ringling, OK.
1
Start on Apache Avenue
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Apache Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 81
19 mi
·
22 min
·
US 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto US 70
23 mi
·
33 min
·
US 70
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto 5th Street
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
5th Street
5
Arrive at destination
North 5th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21 mi from Terral, OK · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21 miles from Terral, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ringling, OK
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Ringling, OK if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.57 one way
$13.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.21 | $14.42 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.08 | $16.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.27 | $18.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.88 | $2.69 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
57m 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 Terral, OK to Ringling, OK covers 42 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 70, US 81, 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 21 miles from Terral, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.57 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 Terral, OK to Ringling, OK is easy. At 57m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 81): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles (US 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.5 miles (5th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Terral, 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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