How far is Coalgate, OK from Nichols Hills, OK?

The driving distance from Coalgate, OK to Nichols Hills, OK is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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
123.59 mi
02h 27m
Flight
102.76 mi
165.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.76 mi
Kilometers
165.37 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.59 mi
Kilometers
198.9 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nichols Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 3:17 PM CDT
Return by in Coalgate
Thu, Oct 15, 5:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coalgate
2026-10-15T12:49
Arrive Nichols Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 3:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coalgate
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
Saint Louis
OK

Town in Oklahoma, United States

From Coalgate
61.8 mi
01h 13m
To Nichols Hills
61.8 mi
01h 13m

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 8 mph SSW
Destination
74°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Coalgate and Nichols Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coalgate and Nichols Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    20 m · 4 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Clay Avenue

    1494 ft · 30 sec · West Clay Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Roy Street

    952 ft · 26 sec · North Roy Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Queen Avenue

    34.3 mi · 40 min · West Queen Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 3W West, OK 19 West: Shawnee, Pauls Valley

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    17 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 3E East, OK 3 West, I 40, US 270: Oklahoma City, Fort Smith

    1467 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Tinker Diagonal

  15. 15

    Continue on Crosstown Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Crosstown Expressway

    67 m · 3 sec · Crosstown Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 235 North, US 77 North: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Centennial Expressway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Centennial Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Broadway Extension

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Broadway Extension

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Wilshire Boulevard

    65 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Broadway Extension

    737 ft · 22 sec · Broadway Extension

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Wilshire Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · West Wilshire Boulevard

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Wilshire Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coalgate and Nichols Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
OK 3W West
50 mi · 40%
West Queen Avenue
34.3 mi · 28%
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
15.9 mi · 13%
Tinker Diagonal
12.3 mi · 10%
Centennial Expressway
4.6 mi · 4%
West Wilshire Boulevard
2.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Queen Avenue

Turn left onto West Queen Avenue

34.3 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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
102.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Louis
01h 13m from Coalgate
Leave By
1:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Coalgate and Showers And Thunderstorms near Nichols Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Coalgate to Nichols Hills?

The road trip is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Saint Louis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.8 miles from Coalgate and 61.8 miles from Nichols Hills.

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

The direct path is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.48 one way or $34.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Coalgate and Showers And Thunderstorms near Nichols Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Louis

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

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

RAIL

Purcell

46 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.
RAIL

Pauls Valley

50 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.
RAIL

Norman

56 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

74 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coalgate and Nichols Hills. Straight-line distance: 102.76 mi (165.37 km).

Coalgate

#1 Coalgate

Town in Oklahoma

Population1,841
Coordinates34.5381500, -96.2186100
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Nichols Hills

#2 Nichols Hills

City in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population3,955
Coordinates35.5508900, -97.5489300
Altitude371
CountryUnited States
Start: Coalgate (-96.21861, 34.53815)
End: Nichols Hills (-97.54893, 35.55089)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.36 gal
16.51 L · about $17.48
Round trip
$34.96
8.72 gal · 33.02 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.5 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $17.48 $34.96
Mid-grade $4.47 $19.47 $38.94
Premium $4.76 $20.74 $41.49
Diesel $5.88 $25.65 $51.31

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Coalgate and Nichols Hills. The current time is 12:49:35.

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.