How far is Checotah, OK from Pryor, OK?

The driving distance from Checotah, OK to Pryor, OK is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (95 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.13 mi
01h 19m
Flight
59.06 mi
95.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.06 mi
Kilometers
95.05 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.13 mi
Kilometers
98.38 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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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 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pryor
Thu, Oct 15, 1:07 PM CDT
Return by in Checotah
Thu, Oct 15, 2:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Checotah
2026-10-15T11:48
Arrive Pryor
Thu, Oct 15, 1:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Checotah
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
Tullahassee
OK

Town in Wagoner County, Oklahoma, United States

From Checotah
30.6 mi
00h 39m
To Pryor
30.5 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Checotah and Pryor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Checotah and Pryor.

  1. 1

    Start on South Broadway Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    19.8 mi · 24 min

  3. 3

    Continue on North 32nd Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · North 32nd Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge

    10.9 mi · 14 min · Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue on North Blake Drive

    24.9 mi · 33 min · North Blake Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right

    124 m · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Adair Street

    10 m · 1 sec · North Adair Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Adair Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Checotah and Pryor.

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
8 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Blake Drive
24.9 mi · 41%
South Broadway Street
21.8 mi · 36%
Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Brid
10.9 mi · 18%
North 32nd Street
3.39 mi · 6%
North Adair Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

North Blake Drive

Continue on North Blake Drive

24.9 mi · 00h 33m

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
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
59 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tullahassee
00h 39m from Checotah
Leave By
3:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Checotah and Showers And Thunderstorms near Pryor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Checotah to Pryor?

The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Tullahassee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Checotah and 30.5 miles from Pryor.

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

The direct path is about 59 miles (95 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 3:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.66 one way or $17.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Checotah and Showers And Thunderstorms near Pryor.

Stop Ideas Near Tullahassee

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tullahassee, 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 Tullahassee.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

61 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Checotah and Pryor. Straight-line distance: 59.06 mi (95.05 km).

Checotah

#1 Checotah

City in McIntosh County, Oklahoma, United States

Population3,075
Coordinates35.4701000, -95.5230400
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Pryor

#2 Pryor

City in and county seat of Mayes County, Oklahoma, United States

Population8,708
Coordinates36.3084300, -95.3169100
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Checotah (-95.52304, 35.4701)
End: Pryor (-95.31691, 36.30843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.17 L · about $8.66
Round trip
$17.32
4.32 gal · 16.34 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $8.66 $17.32
Mid-grade $4.47 $9.65 $19.29
Premium $4.76 $10.28 $20.55
Diesel $5.88 $12.71 $25.42

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Checotah and Pryor. The current time is 11:48:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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