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

The driving distance from Oklahoma City, OK to Cushing, OK is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
70.27 mi
01h 23m
Flight
55.19 mi
88.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.19 mi
Kilometers
88.82 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.27 mi
Kilometers
113.09 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cushing
Thu, Apr 23, 12:44 AM CDT
Return by in Oklahoma City
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oklahoma City
2026-04-22T23:20
Arrive Cushing
Thu, Apr 23, 12:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oklahoma City
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
Guthrie
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Oklahoma City
35.1 mi
00h 41m
To Cushing
35.2 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph S
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Robinson Avenue

    2355 ft · 2 min · North Robinson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwest 6th Street

    1149 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 6th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Northeast 6th Street

    586 ft · 21 sec · Northeast 6th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Oklahoma Avenue

    1523 ft · 37 sec · North Oklahoma Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Northeast 10th Street

    146 m · 17 sec · Northeast 10th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Walnut Avenue

    151 m · 10 sec · North Walnut Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 235 North, US 77 North: Edmond

    920 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Centennial Expressway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Centennial Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa

    2067 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.1 mi · 6 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Shannon Miller Parkway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Shannon Miller Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    14.7 mi · 15 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 33: Guthrie, Perkins, Cushing

    1375 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    37.1 mi · 44 min

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
OK 33
37.4 mi · 53%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
19.7 mi · 28%
Shannon Miller Parkway
4.06 mi · 6%
Will Rogers Expressway
3.26 mi · 5%
Centennial Expressway
3.08 mi · 4%
North Robinson Avenue
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

OK 33

Continue straight

37.1 mi · 00h 44m

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
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
55.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Guthrie
00h 41m from Oklahoma City
Leave By
3:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Oklahoma City and Mostly Cloudy near Cushing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Guthrie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.1 miles from Oklahoma City and 35.2 miles from Cushing.

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

The direct path is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Oklahoma City and Mostly Cloudy near Cushing.

Stop Ideas Near Guthrie

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

73 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

97 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oklahoma City and Cushing. Straight-line distance: 55.19 mi (88.82 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
Cushing

#2 Cushing

Town in Oklahoma

Population7,582
Coordinates35.9850600, -96.7669700
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Oklahoma City (-97.51643, 35.46756)
End: Cushing (-96.76697, 35.98506)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.39 L · about $9.39
Round trip
$18.78
4.96 gal · 18.78 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.39 $18.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.56 $21.12
Premium $4.63 $11.47 $22.94
Diesel $5.42 $13.43 $26.86

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Oklahoma City and Cushing. The current time is 23:20:39.

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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.