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

The driving distance from Del City, OK to Oklahoma City, OK is about 6 miles (9.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m 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
5.99 mi
00h 10m
Flight
4.6 mi
7.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.6 mi
Kilometers
7.41 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.99 mi
Kilometers
9.64 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oklahoma City
Wed, Apr 22, 6:49 PM CDT
Return by in Del City
Wed, Apr 22, 7:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Del City
2026-04-22T18:38
Arrive Oklahoma City
Wed, Apr 22, 6:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Del City
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Smith Village
OK

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

From Del City
3 mi
00h 05m
To Oklahoma City
3 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph S
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southeast 22nd Street

    52 m · 12 sec · Southeast 22nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Sunnylane Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Sunnylane Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Tinker Diagonal

    793 ft · 22 sec · Tinker Diagonal

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City

    149 m · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tinker Diagonal

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Tinker Diagonal

  6. 6

    Continue on Crosstown Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Crosstown Expressway

    1875 ft · 27 sec · Crosstown Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Oklahoma City Boulevard

    2063 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Oklahoma City Boulevard

    2788 ft · 1 min · Oklahoma City Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard

    1506 ft · 41 sec · South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue

    1016 ft · 27 sec · West Sheridan Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue

    127 m · 14 sec · North Robinson Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Robinson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
216.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tinker Diagonal
2.26 mi · 38%
Crosstown Expressway
1.21 mi · 20%
South Sunnylane Road
0.92 mi · 15%
Oklahoma City Boulevard
0.92 mi · 15%
South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
0.29 mi · 5%
West Sheridan Avenue
0.19 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Tinker Diagonal

Merge slight left onto Tinker Diagonal

2.11 mi · 00h 03m

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 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
4.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smith Village
00h 05m from Del City
Leave By
8:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Del City and Mostly Cloudy near Oklahoma City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 6 miles (9.6 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?

Smith Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Del City and 3 miles from Oklahoma City.

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

The direct path is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 8:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.80 one way or $1.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Del City and Mostly Cloudy near Oklahoma City.

Stop Ideas Near Smith Village

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

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

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

5 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Norman

26 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

48 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Purcell

50 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Del City and Oklahoma City. Straight-line distance: 4.6 mi (7.41 km).

Del City

#1 Del City

City in Oklahoma

Population21,712
Coordinates35.4420100, -97.4408700
Altitude366
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: Southeast 22nd Street (-97.44087, 35.441936)
End: North Robinson Avenue (-97.51641, 35.467562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.21 gal
0.8 L · about $0.80
Round trip
$1.59
0.42 gal · 1.6 L
Estimated CO2
1.9 kg one way
Round trip: 3.7 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $0.80 $1.59
Mid-grade $4.26 $0.89 $1.79
Premium $4.63 $0.97 $1.94
Diesel $5.42 $1.14 $2.27

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Del City and Oklahoma City. The current time is 18:38:56.

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.