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

The driving distance from Oklahoma City, OK to Alva, OK is about 151.6 miles (244 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
151.6 mi
03h 15m
Flight
112.52 mi
181.09 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.52 mi
Kilometers
181.09 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.6 mi
Kilometers
243.97 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alva
Sun, Apr 12, 4:11 PM CDT
Return by in Oklahoma City
Sun, Apr 12, 7:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oklahoma City
2026-04-12T12:55
Arrive Alva
Sun, Apr 12, 4:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oklahoma City
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hitchcock
OK

Human settlement in Blaine County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Oklahoma City
75.8 mi
01h 38m
To Alva
75.8 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 20 mph S
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 22 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Robinson Avenue

    17 m · 31 sec · North Robinson Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on North Robinson Avenue

    144 m · 18 sec · North Robinson Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Ron Norick Boulevard

    772 ft · 31 sec · Ron Norick Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Reno Avenue

    3122 ft · 1 min · West Reno Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Oklahoma City Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Oklahoma City Boulevard

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Expressway

    1.1 km · 54 sec · Crosstown Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    38.5 mi · 40 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 281 Spur North: Geary, Watonga

    1481 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    147 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Continue on North Broadway Avenue

    14.4 mi · 15 min · North Broadway Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on South Clarence Nash Boulevard

    5.7 mi · 8 min · South Clarence Nash Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left

    22.5 mi · 26 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right

    9.2 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight

    117 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1060 ft · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    13.3 mi · 19 min

  21. 21

    Turn left

    1 mi · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn right

    1 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Turn left

    1818 ft · 37 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    14 mi · 23 min

  25. 25

    Turn left

    12 mi · 17 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto College Avenue

    2639 ft · 1 min · College Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Flynn Street

    34 m · 4 sec · West Flynn Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Flynn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oklahoma City and Alva.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
38.5 mi · 25%
North Broadway Avenue
14.4 mi · 9%
South Clarence Nash Boulevard
12.3 mi · 8%
US 281 Spur North
8.97 mi · 6%
Oklahoma City Boulevard
1.85 mi · 1%
Crosstown Expressway
0.71 mi
Longest Stretch

Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

38.5 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.1 mi
112.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hitchcock
01h 38m from Oklahoma City
Leave By
10:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oklahoma City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Alva.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oklahoma City to Alva?

The road trip is about 151.6 miles (244 km) and usually takes 03h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hitchcock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.8 miles from Oklahoma City and 75.8 miles from Alva.

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

The direct path is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.26 one way or $40.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Oklahoma City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Alva.

Stop Ideas Near Hitchcock

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

83 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

94 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Norman

117 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oklahoma City and Alva. Straight-line distance: 112.52 mi (181.09 km).

Oklahoma City

#1 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
Alva

#2 Alva

City in Oklahoma

Population4,882
Coordinates36.8049900, -98.6671800
Altitude411
CountryUnited States
Start: Oklahoma City (-97.51643, 35.46756)
End: Alva (-98.66718, 36.80499)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.35 gal
20.25 L · about $20.26
Round trip
$40.52
10.7 gal · 40.5 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 95.1 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.26 $40.52
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.79 $45.57
Premium $4.63 $24.74 $49.49
Diesel $5.42 $28.97 $57.94

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Oklahoma City and Alva. The current time is 12:55:53.

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.