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This is leg 2 of 2, the final leg.
Travel leg · Oklahoma Route 66
Oklahoma City to Wichita Mountains
Oklahoma City and Wichita Mountains sit about 136 km (84 mi) apart in a straight line, with Wichita Mountains to the south-west. It is leg 2 of 2 on our Oklahoma Route 66 itinerary, a 6-day trip. Here is how long it takes by car, what to see on the way and where it fits in a real itinerary.
- Straight-line distance
- 136 km · 84 mi
- Est. road distance
- 163–190 km
- Est. drive time
- 1 h 45 min – 3 h
- Direction
- Heading south-west
- Curated routes
- 1 itinerary
Road distance is estimated as 1.2–1.4× the straight line; drive time assumes average speeds of 65–95 km/h with no stops or traffic. These are rough estimates — check a maps app for the actual route.
Ways to get there
We don't have live routing data, so the figures below are labelled estimates built from the straight-line distance. Use them to plan the day, then confirm in a maps app.
By car
Most travelers on our Oklahoma Route 66 itinerary do this leg by car. We estimate 163–190 km (101–118 mi) of road and 1 h 45 min – 3 h behind the wheel, so check live traffic before you set off.
This is a driving route, true to the Route 66 spirit. Tulsa and Oklahoma City are linked by highway, and the Wichita Mountains are a separate drive southwest. Rental cars are common, and downtown areas can be walked once you park.
Open Oklahoma City → Wichita Mountains directions in Google Maps ↗
Worth stopping for
Picks from our curated guides at both ends.
When you arrive in Wichita Mountains
Spend a full day for the summit drive, a hike among bison and longhorns, and dinner in cobblestone Medicine Park.
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Starting point for maps, trail conditions and exhibits on the refuge's prairie and bison.
Elk Mountain Trail
Popular 2-mile round-trip climb to granite boulders and a summit view.
Charons Garden Wilderness
Rugged boulder-strewn wilderness area with scrambles and canyons.
The Old Plantation Restaurant
Medicine Park steakhouse serving since 1966 in a 1910 building.
Park Tavern
Medicine Park beer garden on the main drag.
Mount Scott
Paved road to a 2,464-foot summit with views over lakes and prairie.
Before you leave Oklahoma City
A full day covers the Memorial, the Cowboy Museum, Route 66 on 23rd Street and a steak at the Stockyards.
On this curated route
Where Oklahoma City → Wichita Mountains sits in the full itinerary. Highlighted stops are this leg.
Going the other way? Wichita Mountains to Oklahoma City is the same 136 km in a straight line, heading north-east. Reverse directions in Google Maps ↗
Weather at each end
Average daytime highs at both ends stay within 1°C of each other all year, so you can pack the same way for both.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City high | 9° | 11° | 17° | 23° | 27° | 32° | 35° | 34° | 29° | 23° | 16° | 9° |
| Wichita Mountains high | 10° | 12° | 18° | 24° | 28° | 33° | 35° | 35° | 30° | 23° | 16° | 10° |
| Oklahoma City rain | 32 | 39 | 62 | 89 | 129 | 113 | 85 | 94 | 77 | 81 | 39 | 38 |
| Wichita Mountains rain | 30 | 35 | 53 | 77 | 115 | 97 | 68 | 73 | 77 | 76 | 38 | 34 |
Temperatures in °C, rain in mm per month. Long-term monthly averages from NASA POWER satellite climatology — a guide to typical conditions, not a forecast. Month headings link to Wichita Mountains month guides.
Oklahoma City to Wichita Mountains: questions travelers ask
How far is Oklahoma City from Wichita Mountains?
Oklahoma City is about 136 km (84 mi) from Wichita Mountains in a straight line, with Wichita Mountains to the south-west. By road, we estimate 163–190 km (101–118 mi), or 1.2–1.4 times the straight line. Check a maps app for the exact route.
How long does it take to drive from Oklahoma City to Wichita Mountains?
An estimated 1 h 45 min – 3 h, assuming 163–190 km of road at average speeds of 65–95 km/h with no stops or traffic. It is not a routed time, so check a maps app on the day.
Which itineraries include the trip from Oklahoma City to Wichita Mountains?
Our Oklahoma Route 66 itinerary includes this leg. Oklahoma Route 66 runs about 6 days across 3 stops, best in Mar – May.
Getting to Oklahoma City
- Tulsa to Oklahoma City 157 km
Guides for both ends
- Oklahoma City travel guide
- Oklahoma City weather best time to visit
- Wichita Mountains travel guide
- Wichita Mountains weather best time to visit
Wichita Mountains by month
- Wichita Mountains in January
- Wichita Mountains in February
- Wichita Mountains in March
- Wichita Mountains in April
- Wichita Mountains in May
- Wichita Mountains in June
- Wichita Mountains in July
- Wichita Mountains in August
- Wichita Mountains in September
- Wichita Mountains in October
- Wichita Mountains in November
- Wichita Mountains in December
Plan Oklahoma City → Wichita Mountains with your crew
Add this leg to a shared itinerary, poll the group on where to stop, split fuel and tickets, and keep everyone's packing list in one place in TripsCircle.