How far is Purcell, OK from Oklahoma City, OK?
The driving distance from Purcell, OK to Oklahoma City, OK is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The second most populous city in Oklahoma.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Purcell and Oklahoma City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Purcell and Oklahoma City.
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Start on West Washington Street
1475 ft · 29 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto North Green Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
13.4 mi · 15 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
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Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway
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Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Centennial Expressway
90 m · 4 sec · Centennial Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Oklahoma City Boulevard
2788 ft · 1 min · Oklahoma City Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
1506 ft · 41 sec · South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue
1016 ft · 27 sec · West Sheridan Avenue
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Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue
127 m · 14 sec · North Robinson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Robinson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Purcell and Oklahoma City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
13.4 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Purcell and Mostly Cloudy near Oklahoma City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Purcell to Oklahoma City?
The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Norman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Purcell and 18 miles from Oklahoma City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.81 one way or $9.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Purcell and Mostly Cloudy near Oklahoma City.
Stop Ideas Near Norman
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 Norman.
Norman
Purcell
Santa Fe Depot
Pauls Valley
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Purcell and Oklahoma City. Straight-line distance: 32.56 mi (52.4 km).
#1 Purcell
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 6,391 |
| Coordinates | 35.0136800, -97.3611400 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: North Robinson Avenue (-97.51641, 35.467562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.88 | $13.75 |
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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