How far is Pryor, OK from Chelsea, OK?

The driving distance from Pryor, OK to Chelsea, OK is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.71 mi
00h 35m
Flight
16.96 mi
27.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.96 mi
Kilometers
27.3 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.71 mi
Kilometers
39.77 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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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 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chelsea
Thu, Oct 15, 2:18 PM CDT
Return by in Pryor
Thu, Oct 15, 2:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pryor
2026-10-15T13:43
Arrive Chelsea
Thu, Oct 15, 2:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pryor
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Adair
OK

Town in Oklahoma, United States

From Pryor
12.4 mi
00h 17m
To Chelsea
12.4 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
75°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pryor and Chelsea.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pryor and Chelsea.

  1. 1

    Start on North Adair Street

    10 m · 3 sec · North Adair Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    124 m · 16 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Mill Street

    9.4 mi · 12 min · North Mill Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    7.1 mi · 9 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto CR N4270

    1.1 mi · 2 min · CR N4270

  6. 6

    Continue on Ws427

    3272 ft · 1 min · Ws427

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Continue on North 4270 Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North 4270 Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East 340 Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 340 Road

  10. 10

    Continue on D0333 Road

    3238 ft · 1 min · D0333 Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East 6th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East 6th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 6th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pryor and Chelsea.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Mill Street
9.39 mi · 38%
West Main Street
7.14 mi · 29%
Ws427
3.87 mi · 16%
CR N4270
1.13 mi · 5%
North 4270 Road
1 mi · 4%
East 6th Street
0.78 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Mill Street

At the end of the road, turn right onto North Mill Street

9.39 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
17 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adair
00h 17m from Pryor
Leave By
7:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pryor and Showers And Thunderstorms near Chelsea.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pryor to Chelsea?

The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Adair is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Pryor and 12.4 miles from Chelsea.

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

The direct path is about 17 miles (27.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.49 one way or $6.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Pryor and Showers And Thunderstorms near Chelsea.

Stop Ideas Near Adair

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

71 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pryor and Chelsea. Straight-line distance: 16.96 mi (27.3 km).

Pryor

#1 Pryor

City in and county seat of Mayes County, Oklahoma, United States

Population8,708
Coordinates36.3084300, -95.3169100
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Chelsea

#2 Chelsea

City in Oklahoma, US

Population1,877
Coordinates36.5356500, -95.4324700
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Pryor (-95.31691, 36.30843)
End: Chelsea (-95.43247, 36.53565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.3 L · about $3.49
Round trip
$6.98
1.74 gal · 6.6 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.49 $6.98
Mid-grade $4.47 $3.89 $7.77
Premium $4.76 $4.14 $8.28
Diesel $5.88 $5.12 $10.24

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pryor and Chelsea. The current time is 13:43:16.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.