How far is Cleora, OK from Jay, OK?

The driving distance from Cleora, OK to Jay, OK is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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
32.55 mi
00h 40m
Flight
14.58 mi
23.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.58 mi
Kilometers
23.46 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.55 mi
Kilometers
52.38 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jay
Thu, Apr 30, 3:06 AM CDT
Return by in Cleora
Thu, Apr 30, 3:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleora
2026-04-30T02:26
Arrive Jay
Thu, Apr 30, 3:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cleora
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
Spavinaw
OK

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

From Cleora
15.8 mi
00h 20m
To Jay
16.8 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cleora and Jay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cleora and Jay.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.4 km · 2 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 310 Road

    97 m · 8 sec · East 310 Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto D0317 Road

    1 mi · 2 min · D0317 Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    4.8 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 350 Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · East 350 Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Old Whiskey Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Whiskey Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Old Ketchum Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Old Ketchum Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Whiskey Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Whiskey Road

  10. 10

    Continue on 3rd Street

    153 m · 19 sec · 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    13.5 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    7 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleora and Jay.

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
15 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
1.74 mi · 5%
Old Whiskey Road
1.1 mi · 3%
D0317 Road
1.05 mi · 3%
Old Ketchum Road
1 mi · 3%
East 350 Road
0.97 mi · 3%
Whiskey Road
0.66 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

13.5 mi · 00h 19m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
14.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spavinaw
00h 20m from Cleora
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Cleora and Partly Sunny near Jay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cleora to Jay?

The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Spavinaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Cleora and 16.8 miles from Jay.

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

The direct path is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.36 one way or $8.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cleora and Partly Sunny near Jay.

Stop Ideas Near Spavinaw

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

88 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleora and Jay. Straight-line distance: 14.58 mi (23.46 km).

Cleora

#1 Cleora

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

Population1,463
Coordinates36.5789700, -94.9710700
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Jay

#2 Jay

City in and county seat of Delaware County, Oklahoma

Population2,533
Coordinates36.4211900, -94.7969000
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Start: OK 85 (-94.970763, 36.57897)
End: South Main Street (-94.796902, 36.421115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.35 L · about $4.36
Round trip
$8.71
2.3 gal · 8.7 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.36 $8.71
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.90 $9.80
Premium $4.63 $5.32 $10.64
Diesel $5.42 $6.23 $12.45

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleora and Jay. The current time is 02:26:01.

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.