How far is Nichols Hills, OK from Coalgate, OK?

The driving distance from Nichols Hills, OK to Coalgate, OK is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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
122.83 mi
02h 25m
Flight
102.76 mi
165.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.76 mi
Kilometers
165.37 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.83 mi
Kilometers
197.68 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coalgate
Thu, Oct 15, 4:09 PM CDT
Return by in Nichols Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 6:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nichols Hills
2026-10-15T13:43
Arrive Coalgate
Thu, Oct 15, 4:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nichols Hills
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Saint Louis
OK

Town in Oklahoma, United States

From Nichols Hills
61.4 mi
01h 12m
To Coalgate
61.5 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph WNW
Destination
82°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
7 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Nichols Hills and Coalgate.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nichols Hills and Coalgate.

  1. 1

    Start on West Wilshire Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Wilshire Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broadway Extension

    878 ft · 18 sec · Broadway Extension

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward US 77 South

    78 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Broadway Extension

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Broadway Extension

  5. 5

    Continue on Centennial Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Centennial Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith

    1341 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Crosstown Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal

    11.8 mi · 14 min · Tinker Diagonal

  9. 9

    Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    16.2 mi · 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh

    1213 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 177 South, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh

    1796 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    16.2 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 1 West, OK 3 East: Roff, Coalgate

    1949 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto J. A. Richardson Loop

    32.3 mi · 38 min · J. A. Richardson Loop

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Roy Street

    952 ft · 24 sec · North Roy Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Clay Avenue

    1494 ft · 36 sec · West Clay Avenue

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    20 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nichols Hills and Coalgate.

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
25 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 177 South
50 mi · 41%
J. A. Richardson Loop
34.1 mi · 28%
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
16.2 mi · 13%
Tinker Diagonal
11.8 mi · 10%
Centennial Expressway
4.51 mi · 4%
West Wilshire Boulevard
1.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
102.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Louis
01h 12m from Nichols Hills
Leave By
1:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nichols Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Coalgate.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Nichols Hills to Coalgate?

The road trip is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Saint Louis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.4 miles from Nichols Hills and 61.5 miles from Coalgate.

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

The direct path is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 1:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.40 one way or $34.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Nichols Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Coalgate.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Louis

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

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

RAIL

Purcell

46 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.
RAIL

Pauls Valley

50 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.
RAIL

Norman

56 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

74 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nichols Hills and Coalgate. Straight-line distance: 102.76 mi (165.37 km).

Nichols Hills

#1 Nichols Hills

City in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population3,955
Coordinates35.5508900, -97.5489300
Altitude371
CountryUnited States
Coalgate

#2 Coalgate

Town in Oklahoma

Population1,841
Coordinates34.5381500, -96.2186100
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Nichols Hills (-97.54893, 35.55089)
End: Coalgate (-96.21861, 34.53815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.41 L · about $17.40
Round trip
$34.80
8.68 gal · 32.82 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $17.40 $34.80
Mid-grade $4.47 $19.38 $38.76
Premium $4.76 $20.65 $41.30
Diesel $5.88 $25.54 $51.07

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Nichols Hills and Coalgate. The current time is 13:43:25.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.