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

The driving distance from Woodward, OK to Oklahoma City, OK is about 139.5 miles (224.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.3 miles (200 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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
139.52 mi
02h 21m
Flight
124.26 mi
199.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.26 mi
Kilometers
199.98 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.52 mi
Kilometers
224.53 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oklahoma City
Sun, May 31, 3:01 AM CDT
Return by in Woodward
Sun, May 31, 5:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodward
2026-05-31T00:39
Arrive Oklahoma City
Sun, May 31, 3:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
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 Woodward
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
Watonga
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Woodward
69.5 mi
01h 10m
To Oklahoma City
70 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
96°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph WSW
Destination
98°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oklahoma Avenue

    21 m · 9 sec · Oklahoma Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    2671 ft · 1 min · 9th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Williams Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Williams Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    5 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    23.7 mi · 27 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.2 km · 49 sec · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    13.8 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Clarence Nash Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · South Clarence Nash Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2547 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2246 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1174 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit left toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City

    1605 ft · 40 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    38.5 mi · 40 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Crosstown Expressway

    1.3 km · 60 sec · Crosstown Expressway

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Oklahoma City Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Oklahoma City Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Klein Avenue

    118 m · 15 sec · South Klein Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Sheridan Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Sheridan Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Robinson Avenue

    136 m · 20 sec · North Robinson Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Robinson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodward and Oklahoma City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
38.5 mi · 28%
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highwa
37.7 mi · 27%
Williams Avenue
32.9 mi · 24%
South Clarence Nash Boulevard
25.2 mi · 18%
Oklahoma City Boulevard
1.52 mi · 1%
West Sheridan Avenue
0.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

38.5 mi · 00h 40m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
124.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watonga
01h 10m from Woodward
Leave By
1:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Woodward and Sunny near Oklahoma City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodward to Oklahoma City?

The road trip is about 139.5 miles (224.5 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Watonga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.5 miles from Woodward and 70 miles from Oklahoma City.

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

The direct path is about 124.3 miles (200 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 $18.63 one way or $37.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodward and Sunny near Oklahoma City.

Stop Ideas Near Watonga

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

89 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

92 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Norman

112 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodward and Oklahoma City. Straight-line distance: 124.26 mi (199.98 km).

Woodward

#1 Woodward

City in Oklahoma

Population11,876
Coordinates36.4336500, -99.3903900
Altitude582
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: Oklahoma Avenue (-99.390391, 36.433616)
End: North Robinson Avenue (-97.51641, 35.467562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.92 gal
18.64 L · about $18.63
Round trip
$37.26
9.84 gal · 37.28 L
Estimated CO2
43.7 kg one way
Round trip: 87.4 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.63 $37.26
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.95 $41.91
Premium $4.63 $22.76 $45.51
Diesel $5.42 $26.64 $53.28

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodward and Oklahoma City. The current time is 00:39:53.

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.