How far is Nelson, OK from Hugo, OK?
The driving distance from Nelson, OK to Hugo, OK is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Choctaw County, Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nelson and Hugo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nelson and Hugo.
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Start on the route
30 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto East 1990 Road
2252 ft · 1 min · East 1990 Road
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Continue on Nelson Road
3 mi · 7 min · Nelson Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
6 mi · 9 min
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Turn left
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Jackson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nelson and Hugo.
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.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn right
6.03 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Nelson and Sunny near Hugo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nelson to Hugo?
The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Soper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Nelson and 8.4 miles from Hugo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.20 one way or $4.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nelson and Sunny near Hugo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nelson and Hugo. Straight-line distance: 12.88 mi (20.73 km).
#1 Nelson
Nelson is a place in Oklahoma, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.1273200, -95.6852500 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hugo
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 5,070 |
| Coordinates | 34.0106600, -95.5096800 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hugo (-95.50968, 34.01066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.74 | $2.20 | $4.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.18 | $2.47 | $4.93 |
| Premium | $4.48 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| Diesel | $5.80 | $3.42 | $6.85 |
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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