How far is Roland, OK from Oklahoma City, OK?

The driving distance from Roland, OK to Oklahoma City, OK is about 176.8 miles (284.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169 miles (272 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
176.87 mi
02h 48m
Flight
168.99 mi
271.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.99 mi
Kilometers
271.96 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.87 mi
Kilometers
284.64 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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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 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oklahoma City
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 PM CDT
Return by in Roland
Thu, Apr 23, 4:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roland
2026-04-23T10:58
Arrive Oklahoma City
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roland
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Henryetta
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Roland
88.4 mi
01h 24m
To Oklahoma City
88.5 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 22 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Roland and Oklahoma City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roland and Oklahoma City.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    877 ft · 24 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Roland Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Roland Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Ray Fine Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Ray Fine Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City

    1276 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    83.1 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    75.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Tinker Diagonal

  9. 9

    Continue on Crosstown Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Crosstown Expressway

    1875 ft · 27 sec · Crosstown Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Oklahoma City Boulevard

    2063 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Oklahoma City Boulevard

    2788 ft · 1 min · Oklahoma City Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard

    1506 ft · 41 sec · South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue

    1016 ft · 31 sec · West Sheridan Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue

    127 m · 14 sec · North Robinson Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Robinson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roland 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
158 mi · 90%
Tinker Diagonal
12.3 mi · 7%
Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
1.46 mi · 1%
Crosstown Expressway
1.21 mi · 1%
South Roland Road
0.95 mi · 1%
Oklahoma City Boulevard
0.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

83.1 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
169 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henryetta
01h 24m from Roland
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Roland 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 Roland to Oklahoma City?

The road trip is about 176.8 miles (284.6 km) and usually takes 02h 48m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Henryetta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from Roland and 88.5 miles from Oklahoma City.

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

The direct path is about 169 miles (272 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.63 one way or $47.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Roland and Mostly Cloudy near Oklahoma City.

Stop Ideas Near Henryetta

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

79 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roland and Oklahoma City. Straight-line distance: 168.99 mi (271.96 km).

Roland

#1 Roland

Town in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, USA

Population4,020
Coordinates35.4212000, -94.5146600
Altitude147
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: North Main Street (-94.514689, 35.421189)
End: North Robinson Avenue (-97.51641, 35.467562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.24 gal
23.63 L · about $23.63
Round trip
$47.26
12.48 gal · 47.26 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 110.9 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.63 $47.26
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.58 $53.15
Premium $4.63 $28.86 $57.72
Diesel $5.42 $33.79 $67.58

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 Roland and Oklahoma City. The current time is 10:58:34.

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.