How far is Rush Springs, OK from Oklahoma City, OK?
The driving distance from Rush Springs, OK to Oklahoma City, OK is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Grady County, Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rush Springs and Oklahoma City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rush Springs and Oklahoma City.
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Start on Blakeley Avenue
2701 ft · 54 sec · Blakeley Avenue
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Turn right
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
13.4 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Oklahoma City
2339 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
26.5 mi · 25 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
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Continue on Will Rogers Expressway
12.3 mi · 14 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
1693 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on Crosstown Expressway
1.3 km · 60 sec · Crosstown Expressway
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Turn slight right onto Oklahoma City Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Oklahoma City Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Klein Avenue
128 m · 24 sec · South Klein Avenue
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Turn left onto West Reno Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · West Reno Avenue
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Turn left onto Ron Norick Boulevard
824 ft · 32 sec · Ron Norick Boulevard
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Continue on 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 Rush Springs 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.
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
26.5 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rush Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oklahoma City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rush Springs to Oklahoma City?
The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Amber is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.5 miles from Rush Springs and 30.4 miles from Oklahoma City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.14 one way or $16.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rush Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oklahoma City.
Stop Ideas Near Amber
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 Amber.
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Purcell
Pauls Valley
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rush Springs and Oklahoma City. Straight-line distance: 53.48 mi (86.06 km).
#1 Rush Springs
City in Grady County, Oklahoma, United States of America
| Population | 1,252 |
| Coordinates | 34.7825700, -97.9569800 |
| Altitude | 412 |
| 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: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.14 | $16.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $9.16 | $18.31 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $9.94 | $19.89 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $11.64 | $23.28 |
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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