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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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 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Oklahoma
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on North Robinson Avenue
1971 ft · 2 min · North Robinson Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 5th Street
1015 ft · 33 sec · Northwest 5th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast 5th Street
1174 ft · 28 sec · Northeast 5th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 235
20 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 235 South, US 77 South
884 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Centennial Expressway
1.2 km · 54 sec · Centennial Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith
1341 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight right onto Crosstown Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal
11.8 mi · 14 min · Tinker Diagonal
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Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
75.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
83.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Roland, Fort Smith
2140 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Ray Fine Boulevard
2850 ft · 46 sec · West Ray Fine Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Roland Road
1.6 km · 2 min · South Roland Road
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Keep slight left to continue on South Main Street
877 ft · 24 sec · South Main Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Henryetta.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oklahoma City and Roland. Straight-line distance: 168.99 mi (271.96 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 Roland
Town in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, USA
| Population | 4,020 |
| Coordinates | 35.4212000, -94.5146600 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roland (-94.51466, 35.4212)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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