How far is Oklahoma City, OK from Vinita, OK?
The driving distance from Oklahoma City, OK to Vinita, OK is about 168.6 miles (271.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oklahoma City and Vinita.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oklahoma City and Vinita.
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Start on North Robinson Avenue
2355 ft · 2 min · North Robinson Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 6th Street
1149 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 6th Street
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Continue on Northeast 6th Street
586 ft · 21 sec · Northeast 6th Street
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Turn left onto North Oklahoma Avenue
1523 ft · 37 sec · North Oklahoma Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast 10th Street
146 m · 17 sec · Northeast 10th Street
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Turn left onto North Walnut Avenue
151 m · 10 sec · North Walnut Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 235 North, US 77 North: Edmond
920 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Centennial Expressway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Centennial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa
2067 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa
87.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Skelly Bypass
14.3 mi · 17 min · Skelly Bypass
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
48.2 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 66, US 60: Vinita
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto East Illinois Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East Illinois Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Illinois Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oklahoma City and Vinita.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 44 East
Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa
87.7 mi · 01h 28m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Oklahoma City and Mostly Cloudy near Vinita.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oklahoma City to Vinita?
The road trip is about 168.6 miles (271.3 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Kellyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.2 miles from Oklahoma City and 84.4 miles from Vinita.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 12:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.53 one way or $45.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Oklahoma City and Mostly Cloudy near Vinita.
Stop Ideas Near Kellyville
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 Kellyville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oklahoma City and Vinita. Straight-line distance: 154.78 mi (249.1 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 Vinita
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 5,306 |
| Coordinates | 36.6386900, -95.1541300 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vinita (-95.15413, 36.63869)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $22.53 | $45.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.34 | $50.68 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $27.52 | $55.04 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $32.22 | $64.44 |
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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