How far is Nichols Hills, OK from Atoka, OK?
The driving distance from Nichols Hills, OK to Atoka, OK is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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 02h 43m.
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.
Town in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nichols Hills and Atoka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nichols Hills and Atoka.
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Start on West Wilshire Boulevard
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Wilshire Boulevard
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Turn right onto Broadway Extension
878 ft · 18 sec · Broadway Extension
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Take the ramp straight toward US 77 South
78 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Broadway Extension
1.6 mi · 2 min · Broadway Extension
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Continue on Centennial Expressway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Centennial Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith
1341 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight right onto Crosstown Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal
11.8 mi · 14 min · Tinker Diagonal
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Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
16.2 mi · 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh
1213 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 177 South, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh
1796 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight right
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
16.2 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 1 West, OK 3 East: Roff, Coalgate
1949 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto J. A. Richardson Loop
32.3 mi · 38 min · J. A. Richardson Loop
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto North Arno Street
1343 ft · 31 sec · North Arno Street
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Turn left onto West Hanover Avenue
1131 ft · 22 sec · West Hanover Avenue
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Turn right onto South Stacy Street
958 ft · 18 sec · South Stacy Street
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Continue on Veterans Drive
531 ft · 10 sec · Veterans Drive
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Continue on South Railroad Street
716 ft · 19 sec · South Railroad Street
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Turn left onto East Taylor Avenue
625 ft · 15 sec · East Taylor Avenue
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Turn right onto South Broadway Street
11.5 mi · 14 min · South Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Rose Avenue
142 m · 14 sec · Rose Avenue
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Turn left onto West Sandy Creek Road
1.5 km · 2 min · West Sandy Creek Road
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Turn right onto North California Avenue
689 ft · 18 sec · North California Avenue
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Turn left onto West Court Street
143 m · 13 sec · West Court Street
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Turn right onto South Mississippi Avenue
23 m · 1 sec · South Mississippi Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Mississippi Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nichols Hills and Atoka.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
J. A. Richardson Loop
Merge slight left onto J. A. Richardson Loop
32.3 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nichols Hills and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atoka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nichols Hills to Atoka?
The road trip is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Asher is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Nichols Hills and 68.1 miles from Atoka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 1:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.28 one way or $38.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Nichols Hills and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atoka.
Stop Ideas Near Asher
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 Nichols Hills and Atoka. Straight-line distance: 113.79 mi (183.12 km).
#1 Nichols Hills
City in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America
| Population | 3,955 |
| Coordinates | 35.5508900, -97.5489300 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atoka
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 3,033 |
| Coordinates | 34.3859300, -96.1283300 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atoka (-96.12833, 34.38593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $19.28 | $38.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $21.48 | $42.96 |
| Premium | $4.76 | $22.89 | $45.77 |
| Diesel | $5.88 | $28.30 | $56.60 |
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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