GREAT DRIVING ROADS IN OKLAHOMA

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ROUTE: OK-1 

DISTANCE: 35 miles
TIME: 1 hour

The Talimena National Scenic Byway is an exceptionally good driving road that traverses the Ouachita National Forest. OK-1 climbs and descends for 54 miles along ridge lines in the eastern part of the state. The Talimena Scenic Byway reaches the highest point in elevation between the Appalachians and the Rockies. There's an abundance of vistas to take in the inspiring views, and the drive offers nonstop curves. The drive feels very similar to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Sports car enthusiasts will love driving the Talimena National Scenic Byway's twists and turns through the mountains.

The Talimena National Scenic Byway begins just off Hwy 271 and continues past the Arkansas state line.

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ROUTE: OK-49 

DISTANCE: 30 miles
TIME: 45 min

This exceptionally good driving road in Oklahoma will take the sports car enthusiast through the scenic Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge. It's a perfect cruise for anyone looking to find fun driving roads near Oklahoma City. There's delightful curves to navigate, but the road mainly features wide open stretches of country scenery to cruise on. Traversing the Wichita Mountains, the scenic byway includes vistas of grassy prairies and rocky lowlands. Oklahoma Route 49 is especially beautiful to drive by sports car in late summer and during the beautiful autumn foliage.

This scenic section of OK-49 takes you through the Wichita Mountain Wildlife refuge from Mountain Park to Interstate 44.

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ROUTE: Indian Hwy 144

DISTANCE: 39 miles
TIME: 1 hour

The Indian Highway is a great driving road in Oklahoma for sports cars to cruise on. Driving enthusiasts will find the road has minimal traffic to contend with, so drivers can cruise at their own pace. There's fun curves to navigate and the road has elevation changes through the hills. Sports car drivers will appreciate the views of the distant valleys and scenic mountains. For those who are looking to find driving roads in the area, venturing south along Route 144 will feature more exceptionally good driving roads into Bethel, OK.

The Indian Highway scenic driving road in Oklahoma can be started just off of OK-1 from Talihina. 

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ROUTE: US-259

DISTANCE: 62 miles
TIME: 1 hour

US Route 259 is a great option for those looking to find driving roads in Oklahoma, as the route can be started just off Talimena Scenic Drive mentioned above. US-259 is an exceptionally good driving road for sports car drivers and Polaris Slingshots, as the road ascends the Ouachita Mountains, there's fun, sweeping curves to enjoy. The twisting curves, along with the scenic lake views, makes US Route 259 one of the best driving roads in Oklahoma. The drive from Route 144 to Honobia is nearby, and this is another great drive worth experiencing in this region as well.

This great driving road in Oklahoma on US-259 can be started just off the Talimena Scenic Drive in Hodgen, OK.

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ROUTE: Stanley Draper Drive

DISTANCE: 13 miles
TIME: 20 mins

Although one of the shorter drives on our list, the scenic loop around Lake Stanley Draper is a very good driving road in Oklahoma. The tree-lined roads feature excellent scenery around the lake. Lake Stanley Draper is a great area to visit, as it features activities such as camping, hiking, fishing and sailing. The route around Lake Stanley Draper is a perfect option for sports car enthusiasts looking to find driving roads in Oklahoma City.

This great driving road in Oklahoma can be started just off of Highway 240 in Oklahoma City.

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