How far is Pryor, OK from Bernice, LA?
The driving distance from Pryor, OK to Bernice, LA is about 412 miles (663 km), with a travel time of about 07h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 284.4 miles (457.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 34m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pryor and Bernice.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pryor and Bernice.
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Start on North Adair Street
10 m · 3 sec · North Adair Street
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Turn right
124 m · 19 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mill Street
24.9 mi · 33 min · North Mill Street
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Continue on South Dewey Avenue
8.3 mi · 11 min · South Dewey Avenue
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Turn left onto Ft. Smith
1680 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike
29.7 mi · 30 min · Muskogee Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Fort Smith
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
197.1 mi · 3 hr 20 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
10 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado
56 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Turn right
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 167: El Dorado
41.7 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit left toward US 167 South, AR 7 South: El Dorado, Junction City
34.2 mi · 39 min
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
70 m · 10 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pryor and Bernice.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
197 mi · 03h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Pryor and Sunny near Bernice.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pryor to Bernice?
The road trip is about 412 miles (663 km) and usually takes 07h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Atkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 205.8 miles from Pryor and 206.2 miles from Bernice.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 284.4 miles (457.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 127.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.28 one way or $116.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pryor and Sunny near Bernice.
Stop Ideas Near Atkins
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 Atkins.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pryor and Bernice. Straight-line distance: 284.42 mi (457.73 km).
#1 Pryor
City in and county seat of Mayes County, Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 8,708 |
| Coordinates | 36.3084300, -95.3169100 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bernice
Town in Union Parish, Louisiana
| Population | 1,590 |
| Coordinates | 32.8220900, -92.6579300 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bernice (-92.65793, 32.82209)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 663 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 08m |
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 | $4.01 | $58.28 | $116.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $64.56 | $129.12 |
| Premium | $4.76 | $69.27 | $138.54 |
| Diesel | $5.85 | $85.04 | $170.09 |
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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