How far is Oklahoma City, OK from Rush Springs, OK?

The driving distance from Oklahoma City, OK to Rush Springs, OK is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
61.18 mi
01h 10m
Flight
53.48 mi
86.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.48 mi
Kilometers
86.06 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.18 mi
Kilometers
98.46 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rush Springs
Sat, May 30, 5:28 AM CDT
Return by in Oklahoma City
Sat, May 30, 6:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oklahoma City
2026-05-30T04:18
Arrive Rush Springs
Sat, May 30, 5:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
Amber
OK

Town in Grady County, Oklahoma, United States

From Oklahoma City
30.6 mi
00h 35m
To Rush Springs
30.6 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph S
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oklahoma City and Rush Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on North Robinson Avenue

    17 m · 31 sec · North Robinson Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on North Robinson Avenue

    144 m · 18 sec · North Robinson Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Ron Norick Boulevard

    772 ft · 31 sec · Ron Norick Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Reno Avenue

    3122 ft · 1 min · West Reno Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Oklahoma City Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Oklahoma City Boulevard

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Expressway

    1.1 km · 54 sec · Crosstown Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    100 m · 5 sec · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 44 West, OK 3 East: Lawton

    1810 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Will Rogers Expressway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

    26.6 mi · 25 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81, US 277: Duncan, Chickasha

    1658 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto US 81 South, US 277 South: Duncan

    11.8 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    5.8 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Blakeley Avenue

    2889 ft · 58 sec · Blakeley Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Blakeley Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
26.6 mi · 44%
US 81 South
17.6 mi · 29%
Will Rogers Expressway
12.3 mi · 20%
Oklahoma City Boulevard
1.85 mi · 3%
Crosstown Expressway
0.71 mi · 1%
West Reno Avenue
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

26.6 mi · 00h 25m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
53.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Amber
00h 35m from Oklahoma City
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oklahoma City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rush Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oklahoma City to Rush Springs?

The road trip is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Amber is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Oklahoma City and 30.6 miles from Rush Springs.

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

The direct path is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.18 one way or $16.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oklahoma City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rush Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Amber

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

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

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Norman

40 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
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Santa Fe Depot

48 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
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Purcell

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

Pauls Valley

76 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oklahoma City and Rush Springs. Straight-line distance: 53.48 mi (86.06 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
Rush Springs

#2 Rush Springs

City in Grady County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population1,252
Coordinates34.7825700, -97.9569800
Altitude412
CountryUnited States
Start: Oklahoma City (-97.51643, 35.46756)
End: Rush Springs (-97.95698, 34.78257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.17 L · about $8.18
Round trip
$16.36
4.32 gal · 16.34 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.18 $16.36
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.20 $18.40
Premium $4.63 $9.99 $19.98
Diesel $5.42 $11.70 $23.39

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Oklahoma City and Rush Springs. The current time is 04:18:32.

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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.