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

The driving distance from Jay, OK to Oklahoma City, OK is about 193 miles (310.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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
192.98 mi
02h 56m
Flight
165.77 mi
266.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.77 mi
Kilometers
266.78 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.98 mi
Kilometers
310.57 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oklahoma City
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 PM CDT
Return by in Jay
Thu, Apr 23, 3:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jay
2026-04-23T09:32
Arrive Oklahoma City
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jay
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Sapulpa
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Jay
96.4 mi
01h 28m
To Oklahoma City
96.6 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 22 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    18.4 mi · 23 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 412 West: Tulsa

    1371 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Cherokee Turnpike

    28.3 mi · 27 min · Cherokee Turnpike

  5. 5

    Continue on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway

    31.4 mi · 36 min · Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Skelly Bypass

    13.9 mi · 17 min · Skelly Bypass

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Skelly Bypass

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Skelly Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    86.6 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton

    2379 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    1865 ft · 27 sec · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Crosstown Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Crosstown Expressway

    1875 ft · 27 sec · Crosstown Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Oklahoma City Boulevard

    2063 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Oklahoma City Boulevard

    2788 ft · 1 min · Oklahoma City Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard

    1506 ft · 41 sec · South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue

    1016 ft · 27 sec · West Sheridan Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue

    127 m · 14 sec · North Robinson Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Robinson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jay 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.6 mi · 45%
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
31.4 mi · 16%
Cherokee Turnpike
28.3 mi · 15%
South Main Street
18.4 mi · 10%
Skelly Bypass
15 mi · 8%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

86.6 mi · 01h 26m

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
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
165.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sapulpa
01h 28m from Jay
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jay 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 Jay to Oklahoma City?

The road trip is about 193 miles (310.6 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Sapulpa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.4 miles from Jay and 96.6 miles from Oklahoma City.

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

The direct path is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.79 one way or $51.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jay and Mostly Cloudy near Oklahoma City.

Stop Ideas Near Sapulpa

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sapulpa and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.4 mi away

OTC/City Hall Parking Garage

Tulsa , OK
223 E 1st St, Tulsa, OK 74103
Rating 2.0/5 2 reviews Parking garage
Tulsa City Hall
Meeting point 9.3 mi away

Tulsa City Hall

Tulsa , OK
175 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103
Rating 4.0/5 51 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sapulpa.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

21 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

119 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jay and Oklahoma City. Straight-line distance: 165.77 mi (266.78 km).

Jay

#1 Jay

City in and county seat of Delaware County, Oklahoma

Population2,533
Coordinates36.4211900, -94.7969000
Altitude318
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: South Main Street (-94.796902, 36.421115)
End: North Robinson Avenue (-97.51641, 35.467562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 311 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.81 gal
25.78 L · about $25.79
Round trip
$51.58
13.62 gal · 51.56 L
Estimated CO2
60.5 kg one way
Round trip: 121 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.79 $51.58
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.00 $58.01
Premium $4.63 $31.50 $62.99
Diesel $5.42 $36.88 $73.75

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 Jay and Oklahoma City. The current time is 09:32:22.

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.