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

The driving distance from Oklahoma City, OK to Waurika, OK is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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
107.55 mi
02h 08m
Flight
93.91 mi
151.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.91 mi
Kilometers
151.13 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.55 mi
Kilometers
173.09 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waurika
Sun, May 31, 2:08 PM CDT
Return by in Oklahoma City
Sun, May 31, 4:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oklahoma City
2026-05-31T12:00
Arrive Waurika
Sun, May 31, 2:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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
Ninnekah
OK

Town in Grady County, Oklahoma, United States

From Oklahoma City
53.9 mi
01h 04m
To Waurika
53.7 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
98°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph S
Destination
72°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 31 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Robinson Avenue

    138 m · 25 sec · North Robinson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    918 ft · 41 sec · Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Hudson Avenue

    116 m · 10 sec · North Hudson Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2775 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Classen Boulevard

    1320 ft · 27 sec · North Classen Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on South Western Avenue

    2253 ft · 50 sec · South Western Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 40 West, US 270 West: Amarillo

    1497 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Crosstown Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    100 m · 5 sec · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

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

    1810 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Will Rogers Expressway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

    26.6 mi · 25 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    1658 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

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

    11.8 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    19 mi · 25 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Duncan Bypass

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Duncan Bypass

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    21.3 mi · 26 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East D Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East D Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    753 ft · 38 sec · Elm Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East B Avenue

    23 m · 3 sec · East B Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East B Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Duncan Bypass
31.4 mi · 29%
US 81 South
30.9 mi · 29%
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
26.6 mi · 25%
Will Rogers Expressway
12.3 mi · 11%
Crosstown Expressway
2.03 mi · 2%
East D Avenue
0.86 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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
93.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ninnekah
01h 04m from Oklahoma City
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oklahoma City and Mostly Clear near Waurika.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Ninnekah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.9 miles from Oklahoma City and 53.7 miles from Waurika.

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

The direct path is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.39 one way or $28.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oklahoma City and Mostly Clear near Waurika.

Stop Ideas Near Ninnekah

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

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

RAIL

Purcell

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

Norman

53 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Pauls Valley

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

Santa Fe Depot

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oklahoma City and Waurika. Straight-line distance: 93.91 mi (151.13 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
Waurika

#2 Waurika

Town in Oklahoma

Population1,865
Coordinates34.1670400, -97.9975400
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: Oklahoma City (-97.51643, 35.46756)
End: Waurika (-97.99754, 34.16704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.8 gal
14.37 L · about $14.39
Round trip
$28.78
7.6 gal · 28.74 L
Estimated CO2
33.8 kg one way
Round trip: 67.5 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.39 $28.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.18 $32.37
Premium $4.63 $17.58 $35.15
Diesel $5.42 $20.58 $41.15

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Oklahoma City and Waurika. The current time is 12:00:38.

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.