Bryan district, Oklahoma, United States

Places to visit near Durant

Durant is a town in Bryan district, Oklahoma, United States, home to about 17,286 people. Within 50 km by road there are 77 places to visit — 32 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 forts & heritage, 10 hill stations & viewpoints and 6 churches. The must-see places are Three Valley Museum (1 km), Durant Dixon Park (2 km) and Fort McCulloch (19 km).

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Durant, Oklahoma
Durant, Bryan district, Oklahoma, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Durant at a glance

Location
Bryan district, Oklahoma, United States
Population
about 17,286
Coordinates
33.9940° N, 96.3708° W
Places within 50 km
77 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Durant

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Durant: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Durant

98 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Durant. The closest is Oknoname 013008 Dam (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Durant

86 forts & heritage within 100 km of Durant. The closest is World's Largest Peanut (1 km); the best-known is Fort McCulloch (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Durant

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Durant. The closest is Buffalo Head (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Durant

22 churches within 100 km of Durant. The closest is First United Methodist Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Durant

11 museums within 100 km of Durant. The closest is Three Valley Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Durant

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Durant. The closest is Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge (40 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Durant

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Durant
  2. 1 km First United Methodist Church · church, Bryan
  3. 1 km World's Largest Peanut · heritage site, Bryan
  4. 1 km Three Valley Museum · museum, Bryan
  5. 2 km Durant Dixon Park · park, Bryan
  6. 18 km Fort McCulloch · fort, Bryan
  7. 19 km Back to Durant

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How to reach Durant

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Durant by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3298Oknoname 013008 Dam (8 km)
    Forts & heritage1786World's Largest Peanut (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1026Buffalo Head (32 km)
    Churches622First United Methodist Church (1 km)
    Museums611Three Valley Museum (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens16Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge (40 km)
    Parks34Durant Dixon Park (2 km)
    Beaches & coast03Bunker (61 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11North Island (43 km)
    Waterfalls11Cheadle Falls (45 km)

    Durant: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Durant?

    Three Valley Museum (museum, about 1 km), Durant Dixon Park (park, about 2 km), Fort McCulloch (fort, about 19 km), First United Methodist Church (church, about 1 km), World's Largest Peanut (heritage site, about 1 km), Honors Plaza (heritage site, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Durant?

    77 places on Spotwander: 32 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 forts & heritage, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 churches, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Durant?

    Oknoname 013008 Dam, about 8 km by road; Blue River Dam (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Durant?

    World's Largest Peanut, about 1 km by road; Honors Plaza (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Durant?

    Buffalo Head, about 32 km by road; Buffalo Hill (33 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Durant?

    Start in Durant, visit First United Methodist Church, then World's Largest Peanut, then Three Valley Museum, then Durant Dixon Park, then Fort McCulloch, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Durant?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Durant

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Durant’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Durant on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.