How far is Alva, OK from Oklahoma City, OK?

The driving distance from Alva, OK to Oklahoma City, OK is about 151.9 miles (244.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
151.89 mi
02h 41m
Flight
112.52 mi
181.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.52 mi
Kilometers
181.09 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.89 mi
Kilometers
244.44 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oklahoma City
Thu, Apr 23, 7:39 AM CDT
Return by in Alva
Thu, Apr 23, 10:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alva
2026-04-23T04:58
Arrive Oklahoma City
Thu, Apr 23, 7:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alva
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Hitchcock
OK

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

From Alva
75.9 mi
01h 20m
To Oklahoma City
75.9 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 23 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 22 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alva and Oklahoma City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alva and Oklahoma City.

  1. 1

    Start on West Flynn Street

    34 m · 5 sec · West Flynn Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto College Avenue

    2639 ft · 1 min · College Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Oklahoma Boulevard

    12 mi · 17 min · Oklahoma Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right

    14 mi · 23 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1818 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    13.3 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Continue on North Main Street

    6.8 mi · 11 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    22.5 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    64 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Clarence Nash Boulevard

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Clarence Nash Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    15.9 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1174 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit left toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City

    1605 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    38.5 mi · 40 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Crosstown Expressway

    1.3 km · 60 sec · Crosstown Expressway

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Oklahoma City Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Oklahoma City Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Klein Avenue

    128 m · 24 sec · South Klein Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Reno Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Reno Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Ron Norick Boulevard

    824 ft · 32 sec · Ron Norick Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on North Robinson Avenue

    127 m · 14 sec · North Robinson Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Robinson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alva and Oklahoma City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
28 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
38.5 mi · 25%
Clarence Nash Boulevard
28.9 mi · 19%
Oklahoma Boulevard
15 mi · 10%
North Main Street
8.76 mi · 6%
Oklahoma City Boulevard
1.52 mi · 1%
West Reno Avenue
0.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

38.5 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.4 mi
112.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hitchcock
01h 20m from Alva
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Alva and Mostly Cloudy near Oklahoma City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alva to Oklahoma City?

The road trip is about 151.9 miles (244.4 km) and usually takes 02h 41m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hitchcock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from Alva and 75.9 miles from Oklahoma City.

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

The direct path is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.30 one way or $40.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Alva and Mostly Cloudy near Oklahoma City.

Stop Ideas Near Hitchcock

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hitchcock, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hitchcock.

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

83 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

94 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Norman

117 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alva and Oklahoma City. Straight-line distance: 112.52 mi (181.09 km).

Alva

#1 Alva

City in Oklahoma

Population4,882
Coordinates36.8049900, -98.6671800
Altitude411
CountryUnited States
Oklahoma City

#2 Oklahoma City

The twenty-seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.

Population655,057
Coordinates35.4675600, -97.5164300
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: Flynn Street (-98.66718, 36.804886)
End: North Robinson Avenue (-97.51641, 35.467562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.36 gal
20.29 L · about $20.30
Round trip
$40.60
10.72 gal · 40.58 L
Estimated CO2
47.6 kg one way
Round trip: 95.3 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.30 $40.60
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.83 $45.66
Premium $4.63 $24.79 $49.58
Diesel $5.42 $29.02 $58.05

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Alva and Oklahoma City. The current time is 04:58:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.