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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Blaine County, Oklahoma, United States of America
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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.
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Start on North Robinson Avenue
17 m · 31 sec · North Robinson Avenue
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Continue on North Robinson Avenue
144 m · 18 sec · North Robinson Avenue
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Continue on Ron Norick Boulevard
772 ft · 31 sec · Ron Norick Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Reno Avenue
3122 ft · 1 min · West Reno Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Oklahoma City Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · Oklahoma City Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto Crosstown Expressway
1.1 km · 54 sec · Crosstown Expressway
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
38.5 mi · 40 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 281 Spur North: Geary, Watonga
1481 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right
147 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue on North Broadway Avenue
14.4 mi · 15 min · North Broadway Avenue
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Continue on South Clarence Nash Boulevard
5.7 mi · 8 min · South Clarence Nash Boulevard
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Turn left
22.5 mi · 26 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
9.2 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp straight
117 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left
1060 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
13.3 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
1 mi · 1 min
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Turn right
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
1818 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right
14 mi · 23 min
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Turn left
12 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto College Avenue
2639 ft · 1 min · College Avenue
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Turn left onto West Flynn Street
34 m · 4 sec · West Flynn Street
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hitchcock.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oklahoma City and Alva. Straight-line distance: 112.52 mi (181.09 km).
#1 Oklahoma City
The twenty-seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.
| Population | 655,057 |
| Coordinates | 35.4675600, -97.5164300 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alva
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 4,882 |
| Coordinates | 36.8049900, -98.6671800 |
| Altitude | 411 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alva (-98.66718, 36.80499)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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