How far is Ringling, OK from Waurika, OK?
The driving distance from Ringling, OK to Waurika, OK is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Oklahoma, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ringling and Waurika.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ringling and Waurika.
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Start on North 5th Street
2687 ft · 54 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn right
22.5 mi · 33 min
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Turn right onto Medal of Honor Recipient Command Sergeant Major Bennie G. Adkins Highway
2404 ft · 40 sec · Medal of Honor Recipient Command Sergeant Major Bennie G. Adkins Highway
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Turn left onto East D Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · East D Avenue
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Turn right onto Elm Street
753 ft · 38 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto East B Avenue
23 m · 3 sec · East B Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East B Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ringling and Waurika.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
22.5 mi · 00h 33m
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 Sunny leaving Ringling and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny near Waurika.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ringling to Waurika?
The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Cornish is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Ringling and 12.2 miles from Waurika.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.26 one way or $6.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ringling and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny near Waurika.
Stop Ideas Near Cornish
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 Cornish.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ringling and Waurika. Straight-line distance: 23.16 mi (37.28 km).
#1 Ringling
City in Jefferson County, Oklahoma, United States of America
| Population | 945 |
| Coordinates | 34.1784300, -97.5925300 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waurika
Town in Oklahoma
| Population | 1,865 |
| Coordinates | 34.1670400, -97.9975400 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
End: East B Avenue (-97.997539, 34.167003)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $3.26 | $6.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.66 | $7.33 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.98 | $7.96 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.66 | $9.31 |
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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