How far is Oklahoma City, OK from Pawhuska, OK?
The driving distance from Oklahoma City, OK to Pawhuska, OK is about 146.6 miles (236 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Noble County, Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oklahoma City and Pawhuska.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oklahoma City and Pawhuska.
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Start on North Robinson Avenue
2355 ft · 2 min · North Robinson Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 6th Street
1149 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 6th Street
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Continue on Northeast 6th Street
586 ft · 21 sec · Northeast 6th Street
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Turn left onto North Oklahoma Avenue
1523 ft · 37 sec · North Oklahoma Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast 10th Street
146 m · 17 sec · Northeast 10th Street
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Turn left onto North Walnut Avenue
151 m · 10 sec · North Walnut Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 235 North, US 77 North: Edmond
920 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Centennial Expressway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Centennial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa
2067 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
5.1 mi · 6 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Shannon Miller Parkway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Shannon Miller Parkway
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Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
72 mi · 1 hr 12 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Tonkawa, Ponca City
996 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto West South Avenue
18.8 mi · 23 min · West South Avenue
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
31.2 mi · 38 min
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Turn left onto Kihekah Avenue
59 m · 6 sec · Kihekah Avenue
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Continue on Kihekah Avenue
1348 ft · 38 sec · Kihekah Avenue
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Turn right onto East 9th Street
75 m · 16 sec · East 9th Street
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Turn left onto Leahy Avenue
82 m · 12 sec · Leahy Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Leahy Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oklahoma City and Pawhuska.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
72 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Oklahoma City and Sunny near Pawhuska.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oklahoma City to Pawhuska?
The road trip is about 146.6 miles (236 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?
Billings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Oklahoma City and 73.3 miles from Pawhuska.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 1:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.62 one way or $39.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oklahoma City and Sunny near Pawhuska.
Stop Ideas Near Billings
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 Billings.
Guthrie, OK
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oklahoma City and Pawhuska. Straight-line distance: 105.9 mi (170.43 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 Pawhuska
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 3,371 |
| Coordinates | 36.6678400, -96.3372300 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pawhuska (-96.33723, 36.66784)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $19.62 | $39.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.06 | $44.12 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $23.96 | $47.92 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $28.05 | $56.10 |
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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