How far is McAlester, OK from Okemah, OK?
The driving distance from McAlester, OK to Okemah, OK is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Hughes County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McAlester and Okemah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McAlester and Okemah.
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Start on North Main Street
5 m · 5 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Carl Albert Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · East Carl Albert Parkway
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Continue on Trooper David ‘Rocky’ Eales Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper David ‘Rocky’ Eales Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward Indian Nation Turnpike Northbound
1686 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike
34.6 mi · 33 min · Indian Nation Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West, US 62 West, US 75 South: Oklahoma City
1269 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
60 m · 2 sec · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
18.5 mi · 18 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62, OK 27: Okemah, Wetumka
1191 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Woody Guthrie Boulevard
3066 ft · 1 min · Woody Guthrie Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
1515 ft · 32 sec · West Broadway Street
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
137 m · 25 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto West Atlanta Street
20 m · 3 sec · West Atlanta Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Atlanta Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McAlester and Okemah.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Indian Nation Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike
34.6 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McAlester and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms near Okemah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McAlester to Okemah?
The road trip is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Dustin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from McAlester and 29.6 miles from Okemah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 4:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.38 one way or $16.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McAlester and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms near Okemah.
Stop Ideas Near Dustin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McAlester and Okemah. Straight-line distance: 45.86 mi (73.81 km).
#1 McAlester
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 17,788 |
| Coordinates | 34.9334300, -95.7697100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Okemah
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 3,048 |
| Coordinates | 35.4325900, -96.3050100 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Okemah (-96.30501, 35.43259)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $9.33 | $18.67 |
| Premium | $4.76 | $9.94 | $19.89 |
| Diesel | $5.88 | $12.30 | $24.60 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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