Durant Oklahoma Map

About Durant, Oklahoma

Durant is a locality in Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States. It has a population of 19,746. The population density is 267.2 people per km². Durant is located at 33.9940°N, 96.3708°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 74701.

Durant rests on a gentle swell of the Oklahoma landscape, a place where the horizon seems to stretch endlessly, punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of pecan trees. It lies 19.0 miles north-north-east of Denison, TX (from Denison, TX: bearing 30°T), and is situated 5.3 miles north-east of Calera. The air here carries a certain warmth, a sun-baked scent that mingles with the distant hum of traffic, a constant reminder of the world outside this quiet corner. Rolling fields, a patchwork of green and gold depending on the season, surround Durant, their contours softened by the pervasive Oklahoma light, especially in the late afternoon when the sun begins its descent, casting long shadows that deepen the earth's subtle undulations. The land itself feels patient, unhurried, as if it has witnessed centuries of sunrises and sunsets, absorbing the slow, steady rhythm of the plains. The history of Durant is deeply entwined with the rich soil and the spirit of those who have cultivated it, a story of resilience forged through agricultural endeavors and the enduring legacy of the Choctaw Nation. For generations, the economy of Durant has been shaped by the bountiful harvest of pecans, a distinctive local flavor that permeates the town's identity and its marketplace. This strong connection to the land is palpable, evident in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture and the friendly, open faces of its residents. The presence of Southeastern Oklahoma State University adds a vibrant academic pulse, a youthful energy that flows through the streets and infuses the town with a forward-looking perspective, even as it honors its past.

About This Durant Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Durant, Oklahoma — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.993986, -96.370824. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Durant and Bryan County.

Detailed location data for Durant includes the ZIP code (74701), telephone area code (918), county seat of Bryan County (Durant), and school district assignment (Durant Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Durant is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.