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

The driving distance from Oklahoma City, OK to Roland, OK is about 177.2 miles (285.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169 miles (272 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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
177.13 mi
03h 07m
Flight
168.99 mi
271.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.99 mi
Kilometers
271.96 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.13 mi
Kilometers
285.07 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roland
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 PM CDT
Return by in Oklahoma City
Thu, Apr 23, 6:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oklahoma City
2026-04-23T12:25
Arrive Roland
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 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
10:46 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
Henryetta
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Oklahoma City
88.4 mi
01h 33m
To Roland
88.7 mi
01h 33m

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
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Robinson Avenue

    1971 ft · 2 min · North Robinson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwest 5th Street

    1015 ft · 33 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 km · 54 sec · Centennial Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith

    1341 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Crosstown Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal

    11.8 mi · 14 min · Tinker Diagonal

  10. 10

    Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    75.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    83.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Roland, Fort Smith

    2140 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto West Ray Fine Boulevard

    2850 ft · 46 sec · West Ray Fine Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Roland Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Roland Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on South Main Street

    877 ft · 24 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
159 mi · 90%
Tinker Diagonal
11.8 mi · 7%
Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
1.44 mi · 1%
Crosstown Expressway
1.25 mi · 1%
South Roland Road
0.96 mi · 1%
Centennial Expressway
0.72 mi
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

83.2 mi · 01h 25m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
169 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henryetta
01h 33m from Oklahoma City
Leave By
10:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Oklahoma City and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Roland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177.2 miles (285.1 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Henryetta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from Oklahoma City and 88.7 miles from Roland.

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

The direct path is about 169 miles (272 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 10:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.67 one way or $47.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Henryetta

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

79 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oklahoma City and Roland. Straight-line distance: 168.99 mi (271.96 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
Roland

#2 Roland

Town in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, USA

Population4,020
Coordinates35.4212000, -94.5146600
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Oklahoma City (-97.51643, 35.46756)
End: Roland (-94.51466, 35.4212)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.25 gal
23.66 L · about $23.67
Round trip
$47.34
12.5 gal · 47.32 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 111.1 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.67 $47.34
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.62 $53.24
Premium $4.63 $28.91 $57.81
Diesel $5.42 $33.84 $67.69

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 Roland. The current time is 12:25:28.

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.