Road Trips from Bartlesville, OK
Looking for a quick escape or a longer drive from Bartlesville? You've got options. There are several destinations within a couple of hours, perfect for a day trip, with mostly flat terrain and some offering access to parks. If you're up for a longer haul, you can reach further destinations in about 4-5 hours, some with higher drive scores and varied terrain. Most of these are set up for day trips, but a couple are closer to weekend-length drives.
Total Routes
10
Shortest
0.4h
With Parks Nearby
8
Under 2 hours
Ochelata, OK
23m15.2 mi one way
This is your closest option, just 15.2 miles and 30 minutes away. It's a mixed highway and surface road drive on mostly flat terrain. With a drive score of 8, it's a solid choice for a very short trip, and it has parks available nearby.
Vera, OK
36m25.1 mi one way
At 25.1 miles and 36 minutes, this is another short drive. The terrain is mostly flat, and the drive score is a respectable 8. Unlike Ochelata, this route doesn't list parks nearby, making it a more straightforward surface road trip.
Full-day getaway
7 total in this range
Pauls Valley, OK
3h 47m193.9 mi one way
This trip is a longer haul at 193.9 miles, taking about 3.8 hours, and it's rated a 9 for its drive quality. It's a mostly highway route with mostly flat terrain, and it offers access to Chickasaw National Recreation Area, unlike many of the closer destinations.
Anadarko, OK
3h 55m210.5 mi one way
This is a longer drive, 210.5 miles and just under 4 hours, with a drive score of 8. The route is primarily highway and includes access to the Oklahoma City National Memorial. It features mostly flat terrain.
Oklahoma County, OK
2h 43m143.1 mi one way
Covering 143.1 miles and taking about 2.7 hours, this is a good mid-range option. The drive is mostly highway with a score of 8. You'll find mostly flat terrain and access to the Oklahoma City National Memorial.
Chickasha, OK
3h 31m192.4 mi one way
This destination is 192.4 miles away and takes 3.5 hours to reach. It’s a mostly highway route with a drive score of 8. The terrain is mostly flat, and it offers access to the Oklahoma City National Memorial, similar to other longer drives.
Choctaw, OK
2h 36m140.3 mi one way
At 140.3 miles and 2.6 hours, this is one of the longer day trip options. It's a mostly highway route with a drive score of 8 and mostly flat terrain. Access to the Oklahoma City National Memorial is available.
Weekend trip
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Elk City, OK
4h 44m261.9 mi one way
Pauls Valley, OK
3h 47m193.9 mi one way
Anadarko, OK
3h 55m210.5 mi one way
Oklahoma County, OK
2h 43m143.1 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With mostly flat terrain and park access options like Chickasaw National Recreation Area on longer drives, spring offers pleasant conditions for exploring.
Summer
The predominantly flat terrain and highway routes are suitable for summer travel, with park access points available for longer excursions.
Fall
Enjoy the varied terrain, from mostly flat to gently rolling, on your drive. Park access points remain a feature on longer routes.
Winter
The mostly flat terrain and mixed highway routes provide consistent conditions for driving to various destinations.
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