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

The driving distance from Dickson, OK to Oklahoma City, OK is about 106.3 miles (171 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
106.23 mi
01h 44m
Flight
93.46 mi
150.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.46 mi
Kilometers
150.41 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.23 mi
Kilometers
170.96 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oklahoma City
Wed, Apr 22, 11:48 PM CDT
Return by in Dickson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dickson
2026-04-22T22:03
Arrive Oklahoma City
Wed, Apr 22, 11:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dickson
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
Pauls Valley
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Dickson
53.4 mi
00h 52m
To Oklahoma City
52.8 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SSE
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 Dickson and Oklahoma City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    134 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    4 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Peter Wates Road

    1 km · 1 min · Peter Wates Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto General Street

    7 mi · 9 min · General Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 35: Oklahoma City

    1272 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.8 mi · 23 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway

    11 mi · 11 min · Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    34.1 mi · 36 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Centennial Expressway

    90 m · 4 sec · Centennial Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward Oklahoma City Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Oklahoma City Boulevard

    2788 ft · 1 min · Oklahoma City Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard

    1506 ft · 41 sec · South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue

    1016 ft · 27 sec · West Sheridan Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue

    127 m · 14 sec · North Robinson Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Robinson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
62.2 mi · 59%
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
11 mi · 10%
General Street
6.96 mi · 7%
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 6%
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdo
5.73 mi · 5%
Oklahoma City Boulevard
1.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

34.1 mi · 00h 36m

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
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
93.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pauls Valley
00h 52m from Dickson
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Dickson 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 Dickson to Oklahoma City?

The road trip is about 106.3 miles (171 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Pauls Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.4 miles from Dickson and 52.8 miles from Oklahoma City.

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

The direct path is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 3:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.20 one way or $28.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pauls Valley

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

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

RAIL

Pauls Valley

East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.
RAIL

Purcell

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

Norman

57 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Ardmore station

64 mi away
251 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dickson and Oklahoma City. Straight-line distance: 93.46 mi (150.41 km).

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#1 Dickson

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

Population1,256
Coordinates34.1873200, -96.9844600
Altitude250
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: US 177 North (-96.984459, 34.187233)
End: North Robinson Avenue (-97.51641, 35.467562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.75 gal
14.19 L · about $14.20
Round trip
$28.40
7.5 gal · 28.38 L
Estimated CO2
33.3 kg one way
Round trip: 66.7 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.20 $28.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.97 $31.94
Premium $4.63 $17.34 $34.69
Diesel $5.42 $20.31 $40.61

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dickson and Oklahoma City. The current time is 22:03:57.

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.