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

The driving distance from Oklahoma City, OK to Sulphur, OK is about 85 miles (136.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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
85 mi
01h 38m
Flight
73.21 mi
117.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.21 mi
Kilometers
117.82 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85 mi
Kilometers
136.79 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sulphur
Wed, Apr 22, 11:23 PM CDT
Return by in Oklahoma City
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oklahoma City
2026-04-22T21:45
Arrive Sulphur
Wed, Apr 22, 11:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
Wayne
OK

Town in McClain County, Oklahoma

From Oklahoma City
42.6 mi
00h 49m
To Sulphur
42.4 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph S
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Robinson Avenue

    1971 ft · 1 min · North Robinson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwest 5th Street

    1015 ft · 31 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 mi · 1 min · Centennial Expressway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto McCall Bridge

    1.2 km · 52 sec · McCall Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    32.4 mi · 34 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway

    11 mi · 11 min · Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.9 mi · 8 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 7: Davis, Duncan, Sulphur

    1334 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto OK 7 East: Davis, Sulphur, Arbuckle Lake

    12 mi · 18 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    583 ft · 16 sec · West 1st Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Vinita Avenue

    26 m · 6 sec · West Vinita Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right

    10 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
46.4 mi · 55%
OK 7 East
12 mi · 14%
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
11 mi · 13%
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.8 mi · 8%
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdo
5.56 mi · 7%
Centennial Expressway
1.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

32.4 mi · 00h 34m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
73.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wayne
00h 49m from Oklahoma City
Leave By
3:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Oklahoma City and Mostly Cloudy near Sulphur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85 miles (136.8 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Wayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from Oklahoma City and 42.4 miles from Sulphur.

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

The direct path is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 3:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.36 one way or $22.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Oklahoma City and Mostly Cloudy near Sulphur.

Stop Ideas Near Wayne

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

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

RAIL

Purcell

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

Pauls Valley

21 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.
RAIL

Norman

35 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

64 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oklahoma City and Sulphur. Straight-line distance: 73.21 mi (117.82 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
Sulphur

#2 Sulphur

City in Oklahoma

Population4,990
Coordinates34.5078700, -96.9683500
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Oklahoma City (-97.51643, 35.46756)
End: Sulphur (-96.96835, 34.50787)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3 gal
11.35 L · about $11.36
Round trip
$22.72
6 gal · 22.7 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.36 $22.72
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.78 $25.55
Premium $4.63 $13.88 $27.75
Diesel $5.42 $16.25 $32.49

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 Sulphur. The current time is 21:45:06.

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.