How far is Cowden Junction, OK from Burns Flat, OK?

The driving distance from Cowden Junction, OK to Burns Flat, OK is about 30 miles (48.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
29.93 mi
00h 43m
Flight
26.18 mi
42.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.18 mi
Kilometers
42.13 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.93 mi
Kilometers
48.16 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burns Flat
Thu, Apr 16, 8:16 PM CDT
Return by in Cowden Junction
Thu, Apr 16, 8:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cowden Junction
2026-04-16T19:33
Arrive Burns Flat
Thu, Apr 16, 8:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cowden Junction
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
Cordell
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Cowden Junction
14.9 mi
00h 21m
To Burns Flat
15 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph SSW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cowden Junction and Burns Flat.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cowden Junction and Burns Flat.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15.7 mi · 28 min

  2. 2

    Continue on West Main Street

    3140 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    4 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cowden Junction and Burns Flat.

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
6 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
10.3 mi · 34%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Start on the route

15.7 mi · 00h 28m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordell
00h 21m from Cowden Junction
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cowden Junction and Sunny near Burns Flat.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cowden Junction to Burns Flat?

The road trip is about 30 miles (48.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Cordell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Cowden Junction and 15 miles from Burns Flat.

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

The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.01 one way or $8.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cowden Junction and Sunny near Burns Flat.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cowden Junction and Burns Flat. Straight-line distance: 26.18 mi (42.13 km).

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#1 Cowden Junction

Cowden Junction is a place in Oklahoma, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.2908900, -98.7114600
Altitude485
CountryUnited States
Burns Flat

#2 Burns Flat

City in Washita County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population1,881
Coordinates35.3489400, -99.1703600
Altitude578
CountryUnited States
Start: OK 152 West (-98.71146, 35.290855)
End: (-99.17036, 35.348907)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4 L · about $4.01
Round trip
$8.03
2.12 gal · 8 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.01 $8.03
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.51 $9.03
Premium $4.63 $4.90 $9.81
Diesel $5.42 $5.74 $11.48

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Cowden Junction and Burns Flat. The current time is 19:33:01.

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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.