How far is Denison, TX from Atoka, TN?

The driving distance from Denison, TX to Atoka, TN is about 456.2 miles (734.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 401.5 miles (646.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
456.19 mi
08h 21m
Flight
401.54 mi
646.22 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
401.54 mi
Kilometers
646.22 km
Flight Time
00h 48m

Driving Distance

Road route
456.19 mi
Kilometers
734.17 km
Drive Time
08h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atoka
Sun, May 24, 10:16 PM CDT
Return by in Denison
Mon, May 25, 6:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Denison
2026-05-24T13:54
Arrive Atoka
Sun, May 24, 10:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
08h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:21 PM to 3:51 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Denison
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Arkadelphia
AR

City in Arkansas

From Denison
227.9 mi
04h 10m
To Atoka
228.4 mi
04h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sun, May 24 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
81°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Denison and Atoka.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Denison and Atoka.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Austin Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Austin Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Highway 69

    10.3 mi · 15 min · West Highway 69

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1488 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    50.8 mi · 56 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 7th Street Southwest

    82 m · 10 sec · 7th Street Southwest

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    2043 ft · 39 sec · Grand Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Clarksville Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Clarksville Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 12th Street Southeast

    751 ft · 17 sec · 12th Street Southeast

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Lamar Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Lamar Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Lamar Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Lamar Road

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 82 East

    2.9 mi · 3 min · US Highway 82 East

  13. 13

    Continue on West Front Street

    2 mi · 2 min · West Front Street

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 82 East

    16.6 mi · 19 min · US Highway 82 East

  15. 15

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Captain Henry Stout Bypass

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Captain Henry Stout Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 82 East

    25.4 mi · 30 min · US Highway 82 East

  18. 18

    Continue on Northeast Front Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Front Street

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 82 West

    8.5 mi · 10 min · US Highway 82 West

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1026 ft · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    161.7 mi · 2 hr 46 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on East Belt Freeway

    10 mi · 12 min · East Belt Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit right toward I 40: Memphis, Fort Smith

    1161 ft · 28 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Memphis

    2525 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    119.5 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Blues Highway

    1.3 km · 58 sec · Blues Highway

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51: Danny Thomas Boulevard

    152 m · 12 sec

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto US 51 North: Danny Thomas Boulevard North, Amtrak Central Station

    581 ft · 14 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto North Danny Thomas Boulevard

    1963 ft · 50 sec · North Danny Thomas Boulevard

  31. 31

    Continue on Thomas Street

    15.2 mi · 20 min · Thomas Street

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Atoka-Munford Road

    1 km · 1 min · Atoka-Munford Road

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atoka-Munford Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Denison and Atoka.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
35 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 82 West
170 mi · 37%
I 40 East
120 mi · 26%
West Highway 69
61.3 mi · 13%
US Highway 82 East
44.9 mi · 10%
Thomas Street
25.2 mi · 6%
East Belt Freeway
10 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 82 West

Merge slight left

162 mi · 02h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.7 mi
401.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arkadelphia
04h 10m from Denison
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Denison and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atoka.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Denison to Atoka?

The road trip is about 456.2 miles (734.2 km) and usually takes 08h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Arkadelphia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 227.9 miles from Denison and 228.4 miles from Atoka.

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

The direct path is about 401.5 miles (646.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $60.84 one way or $121.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 143.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Denison and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atoka.

Stop Ideas Near Arkadelphia

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

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

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

1 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Malvern station

35 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Hope

71 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

99 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Denison and Atoka. Straight-line distance: 401.54 mi (646.22 km).

Denison

#1 Denison

City in Texas, United States

Population25,792
Coordinates33.7556600, -96.5366600
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
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#2 Atoka

City in Oklahoma

Population9,732
Coordinates35.4411900, -89.7781400
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Start: Denison (-96.53666, 33.75566)
End: Atoka (-89.77814, 35.44119)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 734 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.1 gal
60.94 L · about $60.84
Round trip
$121.68
32.2 gal · 121.88 L
Estimated CO2
143.1 kg one way
Round trip: 286.2 kg / 631 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $60.84 $121.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $68.46 $136.91
Premium $4.59 $73.92 $147.83
Diesel $3.99 $64.29 $128.57

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 Texas · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Denison and Atoka. The current time is 13:54:59.

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.