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Durant
Half a day is enough for Durant: see the peanut monument, the Three Valley Museum and the Choctaw Casino. One night if you gamble or use it as a base for Lake Texoma.
Durant is a small Oklahoma town on US 69/75, best known for the Choctaw Casino Resort and the World's Largest Peanut Monument. Most travellers pass through on the way to Dallas or Lake Texoma. The historic downtown has a few sights, but the main draw is the casino hotel.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid)
- Airports
- DFW · OKC
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Durant911 ▾
- Police, Fire, Ambulance911
- Durant Police Department (non-emergency)580-924-3737
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Durant, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyDurant is generally safe.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 580-924-3737 Durant Police Department (non-emergency)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDFW Dallas/Fort Worth International (About 1 h 30 min drive south; the main gateway for flights.).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$2–4
- Sit-down mealCasino buffet dinner$20–30
- BeerBeer (domestic)$3–5
- Budget bedMotel room (downtown), a night, per roomUS$60
- Mid-range bedMotel room (downtown), a night, per roomUS$90
- High-end bedMotel room (downtown), a night, per roomUS$130
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$100 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DFW Dallas/Fort Worth International (About 1 h 30 min drive south; the main gateway for flights.) · OKC Will Rogers World Airport (Oklahoma City) (About 2 h drive north-west.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Feb
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Apr
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
May
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Aug
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Sep
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C) low), wettest May (10 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Durant: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
5 rd
Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
6 rd
Mar
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
Apr
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8 rd
Jul
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Aug
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car. US 69/75 runs through town; Main Street is the historic core. Parking is free and easy.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Lake Texoma
goDoor to door: About 25 min
Drive south on US 69/75 about 20 min to the lake
Fishing, boating and hiking; Eisenhower State Park on the Texas side.
Ardmore
goDoor to door: About 35 min
Drive west on US 70, about 30 min
Larger town with the Greater Southwest Historical Museum and Lake Murray.
Door to door: About 30 min
Drive north on US 377, about 25 min
Chickasaw National Capitol and the Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge.
Door to door: About 50 min
Drive north on US 177, about 45 min
Chickasaw National Recreation Area with springs and trails.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Choctaw Casino Resort
The main hotel in town; rooms, pool, dining and gaming on site.
Downtown Durant
A few motels and inns; quieter, closer to the museum and peanut monument.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–90 excl. bed
- Mid
- $90–150 excl. bed
- High
- $150+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Choctaw Casino Resort room1 × 1 night × US$150 | US$150 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$100 | US$200 |
| Gas for a day of driving (about 80 km)1 × US$12 | US$12 |
| Meal at the casino buffet2 × US$25 | US$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$41 |
| Trip total≈ US$227 per person per day, bed included | US$453 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $2–4 |
| Burger and fries | $10–15 |
| Casino buffet dinner | $20–30 |
| Beer (domestic) | $3–5 |
| Motel room per night | $60–130 |
| Choctaw Casino Resort room per night | $100–250 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The casino is open 24/7; alcohol is served, but the hotel is non-smoking.
- Three Valley Museum is only open Tuesday to Friday 1PM–5PM: plan around it.
- The peanut monument is on a sidewalk; no parking lot, just pull over on 3rd Avenue.
Emergency numbers
- Police, Fire, Ambulance
- 911
- Durant Police Department (non-emergency)
- 580-924-3737
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Emergency
- Police, Fire, Ambulance911
- Durant Police (non-emergency)580-924-3737
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- DFW Airport → Durant: about $40–60 by shuttle or $80–120 by taxi (check)
- Durant → Lake Texoma: about $10–15 in gas
Say or show
- Howdy — Hello
- Thank you — Thank you
- How much? — How much?
- Where is the casino? — Where is the casino?
English is universal; no language barrier.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Durant. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the Three Valley Museum, the peanut monument and the casino with verified hours.
- Eat pages for the diners and barbecue joints downtown.
- Lake Texamo day-trip page with boat rental and campground details.
Sources
- officialDurant official website
- officialChoctaw Casino Resort
- secondaryWikivoyage: Durant, revision 5025421 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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