Origin
Tishomingo, OK
Afternoon in Tishomingo on Sunday
Local time
1:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tishomingo, OK to Oklahoma City, OK
Drive Time
2h 21m
Distance
115.6 mi
186 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
Photo: An Vuong
Trip Overview
Connecting Tishomingo to Oklahoma City, this 115.6-mile journey across the Great Plains is a straightforward trek that typically takes about 2 hours and 21 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this route serves perfectly as a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You can expect to spend roughly $18 on fuel for the one-way transit, making it an affordable option for travelers. The drive utilizes a mix of local thoroughfares like 3rd Street and West Broadway Avenue alongside the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. Whether you are heading to the city for business or a change of pace, the direct nature of this path ensures you reach your destination without excessive travel fatigue.
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
57.8 miles from Tishomingo, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy, local-focused experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With only 11% of the route consisting of highway driving, your attention will be required on smaller roads that demand more engagement from the driver. The longest uninterrupted section you will encounter is a 47.3-mile stretch along the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, which provides the most consistent pace of the trip. As you transition between these local segments, the road character shifts frequently, keeping the drive feeling dynamic. Prepare for a hands-on experience behind the wheel that prioritizes local navigation over high-speed highway transit.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 47.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 42.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 115.6 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 42.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 113.7 miles (I 235; US 77 / Centennial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 113.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
42.8 mi into trip
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~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward I 35 North: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 35 North: Oklahoma City
9
113.7 mi into trip
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~2h 17m in
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I 235; US 77 / Centennial Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 235; US 77 / Centennial Expressway toward I 235 North, US 77 North: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 126
Toward I 235 North, US 77 North: Oklahoma Healt...
7
113.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 17m in
Take the exit toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 125C
Toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
7
115.3 mi into trip
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~2h 21m in
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West Sheridan Avenue
Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
115.5 mi into trip
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~2h 21m in
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North Robinson Avenue
Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| World War I Veterans Memorial Highway | 47.3 mi | 50m |
| 3rd Street | 16.4 mi | 20m |
| West Broadway Avenue | 11.7 mi | 17m |
| Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway | 11 mi | 11m |
| Helen Cole Memorial Highway | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| OK 7 | 6.3 mi | 11m |
| Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| OK 1 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
— 47.3 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tishomingo, OK and Oklahoma City, OK.
1
Start on US 377; OK 99
222 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Kemp Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 377; OK 22; OK 99
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Turn slight right onto OK 22
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
OK 22
Toward OK 22 West: Ardmore
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto OK 1
16 mi
·
20 min
·
3rd Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Continue on OK 1; OK 7
3.7 mi
·
4 min
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OK 1; OK 7
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto OK 7
6.3 mi
·
11 min
·
OK 7
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto OK 7; US 177
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
West 1st Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto OK 7
12 mi
·
17 min
·
West Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 35 North: Oklahoma City
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 35
7.9 mi
·
7 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on I 35
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 35
34 mi
·
35 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 35
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on I 35; US 77
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on I 35; US 77
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 235; US 77
295 ft
·
4 sec
·
Centennial Expressway
Exit 126
Toward I 235 North, US 77 North: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 125C
Toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18
Turn straight onto Oklahoma City Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Oklahoma City Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
Use the right lane.
20
Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Sheridan Avenue
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue
416 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Robinson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
22
Arrive at destination
North Robinson Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around your personal schedule. While there are no scheduled stops required for a trip of this duration, you should account for the stop-and-go nature of the local road segments when calculating your arrival time. Ensure your gas tank is filled before departing Tishomingo, as the $18 fuel estimate is based on direct travel without excessive idling or detours. Because the route relies heavily on local roads, keep a close eye on your navigation system to anticipate turns on West Broadway Avenue and 3rd Street. Embracing the lack of mandatory stops allows you to complete the trip efficiently in a single, comfortable sitting.
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 57.8 miles from Tishomingo, OK, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.3 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.8 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 55m
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 Tishomingo, 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 Tishomingo, OK
This is one driving day of about 115.6 miles and 2h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tishomingo, 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 World War I Veterans Memorial Highway for about 47.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.8 mi from Tishomingo, OK · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.8 miles from Tishomingo, 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
$17.56 one way
$35.12 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $19.36 | $38.71 |
| premium | $4.80 | $21.82 | $43.65 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.68 | $51.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.14 | $5.55 |
| Efficient EV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.11 | $4.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.2 | 0 | $16.18 | $7.40 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (65% 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
Afternoon in Oklahoma City on Sunday
Local time
1:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
56°F
Sanger, TX
58 mi in
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
30 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
2h 21m 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 Tishomingo, OK to Oklahoma City, OK covers 115.6 miles and takes about 2h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, 3rd Street, West Broadway Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.8 miles from Tishomingo, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.56 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 115.6 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 42.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 113.7 miles (I 235; US 77 / Centennial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 113.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Tishomingo, OK to Oklahoma City, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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