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

The driving distance from Vian, OK to Oklahoma City, OK is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.3 miles (230.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
148.18 mi
02h 20m
Flight
143.29 mi
230.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.29 mi
Kilometers
230.61 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.18 mi
Kilometers
238.47 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oklahoma City
Wed, Apr 22, 11:33 PM CDT
Return by in Vian
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vian
2026-04-22T21:12
Arrive Oklahoma City
Wed, Apr 22, 11:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vian
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
Okemah
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Vian
74 mi
01h 10m
To Oklahoma City
74.2 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
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 Vian and Oklahoma City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Thornton Street

    1 km · 2 min · Thornton Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City

    1215 ft · 31 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    55.7 mi · 56 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

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

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Tinker Diagonal

  7. 7

    Continue on Crosstown Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Crosstown Expressway

    1875 ft · 27 sec · Crosstown Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Oklahoma City Boulevard

    2063 ft · 39 sec

  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 Vian 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
131 mi · 88%
Tinker Diagonal
12.3 mi · 8%
Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
1.46 mi · 1%
Crosstown Expressway
1.21 mi · 1%
Oklahoma City Boulevard
0.92 mi · 1%
Thornton Street
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

75.3 mi · 01h 17m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
143.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Okemah
01h 10m from Vian
Leave By
1:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Vian 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 Vian to Oklahoma City?

The road trip is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Okemah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74 miles from Vian and 74.2 miles from Oklahoma City.

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

The direct path is about 143.3 miles (230.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 1:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.81 one way or $39.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Vian and Mostly Cloudy near Oklahoma City.

Stop Ideas Near Okemah

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

85 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Purcell

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

Norman

106 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

109 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vian and Oklahoma City. Straight-line distance: 143.29 mi (230.61 km).

Vian

#1 Vian

City in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population1,356
Coordinates35.4984300, -94.9696700
Altitude165
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: Thornton Street (-94.969533, 35.498398)
End: North Robinson Avenue (-97.51641, 35.467562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.23 gal
19.79 L · about $19.81
Round trip
$39.61
10.46 gal · 39.58 L
Estimated CO2
46.5 kg one way
Round trip: 93 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.81 $39.61
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.27 $44.55
Premium $4.63 $24.19 $48.38
Diesel $5.42 $28.32 $56.64

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 Vian and Oklahoma City. The current time is 21:12:57.

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.