Origin
Tonkawa, OK
Night in Tonkawa on Tuesday
Local time
9:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tonkawa, OK to Oklahoma City, OK
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 40m
Distance
90.8 mi
146 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
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6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tonkawa, OK
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Oklahoma City, OK
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Trip Overview
Connecting Tonkawa to Oklahoma City, this 90.8-mile journey is an ideal day trip that takes approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes to complete. You will navigate through the heart of the Great Plains, transitioning between two Oklahoma hubs without the need for an overnight stay. Expect to budget about $14 for fuel to cover the distance. Because the route is relatively short, it offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule, whether you are heading out for business or a quick getaway. It is a straightforward drive that keeps you within the state, making it a manageable addition to any itinerary.
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
45.4 miles from Tonkawa, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel as you transition between several designated routes. The path incorporates the World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, the Shannon Miller Parkway, and the Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway. You will spend roughly 6% of your time on highways, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 74.3 miles on the World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. This mix of roads creates a varied experience that shifts from sustained cruising to more technical local navigation as you approach the city.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Tonkawa, OK to Oklahoma City, OK is easy. At 1h 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tonkawa, OK to Oklahoma City, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Fountain Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shannon Miller Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Crosstown Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oklahoma City Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tonkawa, OK and Oklahoma City, OK.
1
Start on West Grand Avenue
69 ft
·
5 sec
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West Grand Avenue
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
3
Turn right onto West Fountain Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
West Fountain Road
4
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
5
Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
69 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
6
Continue on Shannon Miller Parkway
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Shannon Miller Parkway
7
Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
8
Keep slight left to continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
9
Continue on Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
10
Continue on Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
11
Continue on Crosstown Expressway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Crosstown Expressway
12
Keep slight right to continue on Crosstown Expressway
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
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Crosstown Expressway
13
Take the exit slight right toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
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Oklahoma City Boulevard
14
Turn straight onto Oklahoma City Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Oklahoma City Boulevard
15
Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
16
Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Sheridan Avenue
17
Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue
417 ft
·
14 sec
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North Robinson Avenue
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a compact 1-hour and 40-minute trip, you have the advantage of being able to depart at your convenience without complex stop planning. While the total fuel cost is a modest $14, it is wise to ensure your tank is topped off before leaving Tonkawa to avoid unnecessary stops along the way. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, stay alert for directional changes when transitioning between the memorial highways and parkways. You will find that the lack of required stops gives you total control over your pace, allowing you to reach Oklahoma City efficiently whenever you are ready to hit the road.
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 45.4 miles from Tonkawa, OK, or about 50m into the drive.
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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.4 miles or 50m 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 22m
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 Tonkawa, 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 Tonkawa, OK
This is one driving day of about 90.8 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tonkawa, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.4 mi from Tonkawa, OK · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 45.4 miles from Tonkawa, 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
$14.20 one way
$28.39 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.59 | $31.17 |
| premium | $4.89 | $17.47 | $34.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.05 | $40.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.53 | $4.36 |
| Efficient EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.94 | $3.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.3 | 0 | $12.71 | $5.81 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
Night in Oklahoma City on Tuesday
Local time
9:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°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
6 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
1h 40m 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 Tonkawa, OK to Oklahoma City, OK covers 90.8 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, West Fountain Road, World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.4 miles from Tonkawa, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.20 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 Tonkawa, OK to Oklahoma City, OK is easy. At 1h 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tonkawa, OK to Oklahoma City, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tonkawa, OK to Oklahoma City, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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