How far is Oklahoma City, OK from Sallisaw, OK?
The driving distance from Oklahoma City, OK to Sallisaw, OK is about 160.1 miles (257.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.5 miles (247.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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 50m.
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.
Human settlement in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oklahoma City and Sallisaw.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oklahoma City and Sallisaw.
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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
65.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business East, US 59: Sallisaw, Poteau
1397 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Kerr Boulevard
906 ft · 28 sec · Kerr Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Ruth Avenue
2720 ft · 1 min · West Ruth Avenue
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Continue on West Iola Avenue
2659 ft · 1 min · West Iola Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Opdyke Street
1035 ft · 30 sec · South Opdyke Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Wheeler Street
3187 ft · 2 min · South Wheeler Street
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Turn left onto East Cherokee Street
34 m · 13 sec · East Cherokee Street
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Turn sharp left
35 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oklahoma City and Sallisaw.
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
75.5 mi · 01h 17m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oklahoma City and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sallisaw.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oklahoma City to Sallisaw?
The road trip is about 160.1 miles (257.6 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Clearview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.8 miles from Oklahoma City and 80.2 miles from Sallisaw.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.5 miles (247.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 12:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.40 one way or $42.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oklahoma City and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sallisaw.
Stop Ideas Near Clearview
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 Clearview.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oklahoma City and Sallisaw. Straight-line distance: 153.57 mi (247.15 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 Sallisaw
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 8,453 |
| Coordinates | 35.4603700, -94.7874500 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sallisaw (-94.78745, 35.46037)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $21.40 | $42.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.06 | $48.13 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.13 | $52.26 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.59 | $61.19 |
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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