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

The driving distance from Chelsea, OK to Oklahoma City, OK is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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
157.41 mi
02h 24m
Flight
137.89 mi
221.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.89 mi
Kilometers
221.91 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.41 mi
Kilometers
253.32 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oklahoma City
Sun, Apr 19, 5:16 AM CDT
Return by in Chelsea
Sun, Apr 19, 7:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chelsea
2026-04-19T02:51
Arrive Oklahoma City
Sun, Apr 19, 5:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chelsea
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
Bristow
OK

City in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Chelsea
75.9 mi
01h 12m
To Oklahoma City
81.5 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 6th Street

    968 ft · 37 sec · West 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    2521 ft · 52 sec · Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways

  4. 4

    Continue on Clem McSpadden Highway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Clem McSpadden Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Sioux Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · North Sioux Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Maiden Lane

    110 m · 9 sec · Maiden Lane

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    670 ft · 18 sec · East 9th Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Dorothy Avenue

    1974 ft · 2 min · North Dorothy Avenue

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Will Rogers Boulevard

    1623 ft · 32 sec · East Will Rogers Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin

    917 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    942 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto I 44 West: Tulsa

    1115 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Turnpike

    12.3 mi · 12 min · Will Rogers Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Skelly Bypass

    13.9 mi · 17 min · Skelly Bypass

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Skelly Bypass

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Skelly Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    86.6 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton

    2379 ft · 58 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    1865 ft · 27 sec · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Crosstown Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Crosstown Expressway

    1875 ft · 27 sec · Crosstown Expressway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Oklahoma City Boulevard

    2063 ft · 39 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Oklahoma City Boulevard

    2788 ft · 1 min · Oklahoma City Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard

    1506 ft · 41 sec · South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue

    1016 ft · 31 sec · West Sheridan Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue

    127 m · 14 sec · North Robinson Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Robinson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.6 mi · 55%
Skelly Bypass
15 mi · 10%
Will Rogers Turnpike
12.3 mi · 8%
Clem McSpadden Highway
10.2 mi · 6%
Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways
5.68 mi · 4%
I 44 West
5.34 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

86.6 mi · 01h 26m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
137.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bristow
01h 12m from Chelsea
Leave By
1:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chelsea and Sunny near Oklahoma City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Bristow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from Chelsea and 81.5 miles from Oklahoma City.

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

The direct path is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 1:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.06 one way or $42.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chelsea and Sunny near Oklahoma City.

Stop Ideas Near Bristow

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

51 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

94 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

109 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 Chelsea and Oklahoma City. Straight-line distance: 137.89 mi (221.91 km).

Chelsea

#1 Chelsea

City in Oklahoma, US

Population1,877
Coordinates36.5356500, -95.4324700
Altitude220
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: West 6th Street (-95.432447, 36.535677)
End: North Robinson Avenue (-97.51641, 35.467562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.03 L · about $21.06
Round trip
$42.11
11.12 gal · 42.06 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.06 $42.11
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.68 $47.36
Premium $4.63 $25.72 $51.43
Diesel $5.42 $30.11 $60.21

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Chelsea and Oklahoma City. The current time is 02:51:31.

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.