How far is Afton, OK from Picher (historical), OK?

The driving distance from Afton, OK to Picher (historical), OK is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.41 mi
00h 34m
Flight
21.54 mi
34.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.54 mi
Kilometers
34.67 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.41 mi
Kilometers
39.28 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Picher (historical)
Mon, Apr 13, 12:27 AM CDT
Return by in Afton
Mon, Apr 13, 1:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Afton
2026-04-12T23:53
Arrive Picher (historical)
Mon, Apr 13, 12:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Afton
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Miami
OK

City in Ottawa County, Oklahoma, United States

From Afton
12.2 mi
00h 17m
To Picher (historical)
12.2 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Afton and Picher (historical).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Afton and Picher (historical).

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    26 m · 8 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southeast 1st Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 1st Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    107 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on US 59 North, US 69 North: Miami

    1269 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto I 44: Tulsa, Joplin

    1190 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    156 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin

    1738 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on PIKEPASS Only

    594 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto I 44 East: Joplin

    1022 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Turnpike

    10.8 mi · 11 min · Will Rogers Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 10: Miami

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Cash Only

    1063 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Industrial Parkway

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Industrial Parkway

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3275 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    3 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East A Street

    17 m · 1 sec · East A Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East A Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Afton and Picher (historical).

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Will Rogers Turnpike
10.8 mi · 44%
Industrial Parkway
5.17 mi · 21%
Southeast 1st Street
2.72 mi · 11%
OK 10
0.64 mi · 3%
I 44
0.55 mi · 2%
US 59 North
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Will Rogers Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Turnpike

10.8 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
21.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Miami
00h 17m from Afton
Leave By
7:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Afton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Picher (historical).

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Afton to Picher (historical)?

The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Miami is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Afton and 12.2 miles from Picher (historical).

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.26 one way or $6.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Afton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Picher (historical).

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Afton and Picher (historical). Straight-line distance: 21.54 mi (34.67 km).

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#1 Afton

Human settlement in Ottawa County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population1,009
Coordinates36.6936900, -94.9630200
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Picher (historical)

#2 Picher (historical)

Ghost town in Oklahoma, USA

Population645
Coordinates36.9870100, -94.8307800
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Afton (-94.96302, 36.69369)
End: Picher (historical) (-94.83078, 36.98701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.26 L · about $3.26
Round trip
$6.51
1.72 gal · 6.52 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.26 $6.51
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.66 $7.33
Premium $4.63 $3.98 $7.96
Diesel $5.42 $4.66 $9.31

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Afton and Picher (historical). The current time is 23:53:47.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.