How far is Rock Island, OK from Tahona, OK?

The driving distance from Rock Island, OK to Tahona, OK is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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
8.45 mi
00h 14m
Flight
7.45 mi
11.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.45 mi
Kilometers
11.99 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.45 mi
Kilometers
13.6 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tahona
Thu, Apr 16, 8:55 PM CDT
Return by in Rock Island
Thu, Apr 16, 9:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Island
2026-04-16T20:40
Arrive Tahona
Thu, Apr 16, 8:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rock Island
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
Cameron
OK

Town in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, United States

From Rock Island
4.2 mi
00h 07m
To Tahona
4.2 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rock Island and Tahona.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rock Island and Tahona.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    39 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Road E1265

    1.4 km · 1 min · County Road E1265

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road E1265

    27 m · 5 sec · County Road E1265

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Road 62A

    1.5 km · 2 min · County Road 62A

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Edwards Loop

    2078 ft · 39 sec · Edwards Loop

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road D1273

    1 mi · 2 min · County Road D1273

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Old Highway 112

    1527 ft · 31 sec · Old Highway 112

  8. 8

    Turn right onto County Road D1275

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Road D1275

  9. 9

    Continue on County Road D1275

    2873 ft · 55 sec · County Road D1275

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 1275

    2.5 mi · 4 min · County Road 1275

  11. 11

    Continue on County Road D1275

    1249 ft · 25 sec · County Road D1275

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road D1275

    2911 ft · 60 sec · County Road D1275

  13. 13

    Turn left

    543 ft · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rock Island and Tahona.

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
164.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 1275
2.5 mi · 30%
County Road D1275
2.32 mi · 27%
County Road D1273
1.05 mi · 12%
County Road 62A
0.9 mi · 11%
County Road E1265
0.87 mi · 10%
Edwards Loop
0.39 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

County Road 1275

Continue on County Road 1275

2.5 mi · 00h 04m

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 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
7.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cameron
00h 07m from Rock Island
Leave By
8:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Rock Island and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Tahona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rock Island to Tahona?

The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?

Cameron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Rock Island and 4.2 miles from Tahona.

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

The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 8:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.14 one way or $2.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Rock Island and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Tahona.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Island and Tahona. Straight-line distance: 7.45 mi (11.99 km).

Rock Island

#1 Rock Island

Town in Le Flore County, Oklahoma

Population648
Coordinates35.1823200, -94.4738300
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
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#2 Tahona

Tahona is a place in Oklahoma, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.1614900, -94.6032800
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Rock Island (-94.47383, 35.18232)
End: Tahona (-94.60328, 35.16149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.3 gal
1.13 L · about $1.14
Round trip
$2.27
0.6 gal · 2.26 L
Estimated CO2
2.7 kg one way
Round trip: 5.3 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.14 $2.27
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.28 $2.56
Premium $4.63 $1.39 $2.78
Diesel $5.42 $1.62 $3.25

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Island and Tahona. The current time is 20:40:34.

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.