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

The driving distance from Oklahoma City, OK to Colbert, OK is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.5 miles (202 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
159.76 mi
03h 01m
Flight
125.55 mi
202.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.55 mi
Kilometers
202.05 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.76 mi
Kilometers
257.11 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colbert
Thu, Apr 23, 5:11 AM CDT
Return by in Oklahoma City
Thu, Apr 23, 8:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oklahoma City
2026-04-23T02:09
Arrive Colbert
Thu, Apr 23, 5:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 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
10:56 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
Dougherty
OK

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

From Oklahoma City
79.9 mi
01h 30m
To Colbert
79.8 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 22 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Robinson Avenue

    1971 ft · 1 min · North Robinson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwest 5th Street

    1015 ft · 31 sec · Northwest 5th Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast 5th Street

    1174 ft · 28 sec · Northeast 5th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 235

    20 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 235 South, US 77 South

    884 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Centennial Expressway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Centennial Expressway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto McCall Bridge

    1.2 km · 52 sec · McCall Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    32.4 mi · 34 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway

    11 mi · 11 min · Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    34.5 mi · 35 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East: Madill, Ardmore

    1353 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 17 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    892 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto North 1st Street

    7.2 mi · 10 min · North 1st Street

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2609 ft · 49 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1044 ft · 22 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    775 ft · 19 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    655 ft · 11 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    1220 ft · 17 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 14 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Durant Bypass

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Durant Bypass

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69 South, US 75 South: Denison

    3003 ft · 1 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 91: Colbert, Denison Dam

    1028 ft · 31 sec

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Moore Avenue

    3057 ft · 1 min · Moore Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn sharp right onto South Franklin Street

    13 m · 1 sec · South Franklin Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Franklin Street

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
73 mi · 46%
North 1st Street
24.8 mi · 16%
US 70 East
20.3 mi · 13%
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
11 mi · 7%
US 69 South
10.5 mi · 7%
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

34.5 mi · 00h 35m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
125.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dougherty
01h 30m from Oklahoma City
Leave By
10:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Oklahoma City and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Colbert.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Dougherty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.9 miles from Oklahoma City and 79.8 miles from Colbert.

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

The direct path is about 125.5 miles (202 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.36 one way or $42.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Oklahoma City and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Colbert.

Stop Ideas Near Dougherty

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

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

RAIL

Ardmore station

26 mi away
251 East Main St.
RAIL

Pauls Valley

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

Purcell

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

Gainesville

87 mi away
605 East California Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oklahoma City and Colbert. Straight-line distance: 125.55 mi (202.05 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
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#2 Colbert

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

Population1,268
Coordinates33.8531600, -96.5024900
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Oklahoma City (-97.51643, 35.46756)
End: Colbert (-96.50249, 33.85316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.64 gal
21.34 L · about $21.36
Round trip
$42.72
11.28 gal · 42.68 L
Estimated CO2
50.1 kg one way
Round trip: 100.2 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.36 $42.72
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.02 $48.04
Premium $4.63 $26.08 $52.17
Diesel $5.42 $30.54 $61.08

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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There is no time difference between Oklahoma City and Colbert. The current time is 02:09:55.

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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.