How far is Dilworth, OK from Tonkawa, OK?

The driving distance from Dilworth, OK to Tonkawa, OK is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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
26.92 mi
00h 31m
Flight
18.73 mi
30.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.73 mi
Kilometers
30.15 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.92 mi
Kilometers
43.33 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tonkawa
Tue, Apr 14, 10:56 PM CDT
Return by in Dilworth
Tue, Apr 14, 11:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dilworth
2026-04-14T22:25
Arrive Tonkawa
Tue, Apr 14, 10:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dilworth
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
Blackwell
OK

City in Kay County, Oklahoma, United States

From Dilworth
13.4 mi
00h 15m
To Tonkawa
13.5 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 23 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 24 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dilworth and Tonkawa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dilworth and Tonkawa.

  1. 1

    Start on West Gate Road

    6.4 mi · 25 min · West Gate Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1146 ft · 25 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1283 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    16.6 mi · 17 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Tonkawa, Ponca City

    1042 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West South Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West South Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Tonkawa

    1103 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Grand Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · West Grand Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dilworth and Tonkawa.

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
16.6 mi · 62%
West Gate Road
6.67 mi · 25%
West South Avenue
1.84 mi · 7%
North Main Street
1.08 mi · 4%
US 60
0.2 mi · 1%
West Grand Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

16.6 mi · 00h 17m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
18.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blackwell
00h 15m from Dilworth
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dilworth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tonkawa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dilworth to Tonkawa?

The road trip is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Blackwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Dilworth and 13.5 miles from Tonkawa.

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

The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dilworth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tonkawa.

Stop Ideas Near Blackwell

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

104 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dilworth and Tonkawa. Straight-line distance: 18.73 mi (30.15 km).

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#1 Dilworth

Dilworth is a place in Oklahoma, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.9414200, -97.2281000
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Tonkawa

#2 Tonkawa

City in Kay County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population2,958
Coordinates36.6783700, -97.3100400
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Start: West Gate Road (-97.228099, 36.941522)
End: West Grand Avenue (-97.31004, 36.678392)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.6 L · about $3.60
Round trip
$7.20
1.9 gal · 7.2 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.60 $7.20
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.05 $8.09
Premium $4.63 $4.39 $8.79
Diesel $5.42 $5.14 $10.29

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Dilworth and Tonkawa. The current time is 22:25:20.

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.