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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.91 mi
00h 39m
Flight
32.56 mi
52.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.56 mi
Kilometers
52.4 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.91 mi
Kilometers
57.79 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oklahoma City
Wed, Apr 22, 9:45 PM CDT
Return by in Purcell
Wed, Apr 22, 10:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Purcell
2026-04-22T21:06
Arrive Oklahoma City
Wed, Apr 22, 9:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Purcell
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Norman
OK

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

From Purcell
18 mi
00h 19m
To Oklahoma City
18 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Washington Street

    1475 ft · 29 sec · West Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Green Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    1.2 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    13.4 mi · 15 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    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

  6. 6

    Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Centennial Expressway

    90 m · 4 sec · Centennial Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward Oklahoma City Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Oklahoma City Boulevard

    2788 ft · 1 min · Oklahoma City Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard

    1506 ft · 41 sec · South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue

    1016 ft · 27 sec · West Sheridan Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue

    127 m · 14 sec · North Robinson Avenue

  14. 14

    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.

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
18.7 mi · 52%
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 18%
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdo
5.73 mi · 16%
North Green Avenue
2.61 mi · 7%
Oklahoma City Boulevard
1.3 mi · 4%
South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
32.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norman
00h 19m from Purcell
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Norman

200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

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

Santa Fe Depot

28 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Pauls Valley

57 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Purcell and Oklahoma City. Straight-line distance: 32.56 mi (52.4 km).

Purcell

#1 Purcell

City in Oklahoma

Population6,391
Coordinates35.0136800, -97.3611400
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Oklahoma City

#2 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
Start: West Washington Street (-97.361143, 35.013631)
End: North Robinson Avenue (-97.51641, 35.467562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.8 L · about $4.81
Round trip
$9.62
2.54 gal · 9.6 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Purcell and Oklahoma City. The current time is 21:06:22.

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.