Denison to McAlester: Road Trip Guide & Distance

92.4 miles 148.7 km · straight line
115.5 miles estimated 185.9 km · driving distance
2h 19min estimated drive time
$11 - $14 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
28° NNE bearing direction

How far is Denison from McAlester?

The distance from Denison to McAlester is 92.4 miles (148.7 km) as the crow flies. McAlester is located NNE of Denison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 115.5 miles, taking about 2h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States — Denison in Texas and McAlester in Oklahoma.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Denison and McAlester. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Denison to McAlester

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 19min $11 - $14 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 47min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 12min $14–$40* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denison & McAlester

Quick Facts

Denison
33.76°N, 96.54°W
America/Chicago
222m elevation
McAlester
34.93°N, 95.77°W
America/Chicago
224m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 31 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 269.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients