Road Trips from Bartlesville, OK
Hey, looking for a quick escape from Bartlesville? You've got options. There are a few short, easy drives to nearby towns like Ochelata and Vera, perfect for a few hours out. If you're up for a longer haul, you can get to places like Pauls Valley or Elk City in under five hours. Most of these routes stick to flat or gently rolling terrain and offer some park access, making them pretty straightforward drives.
Total Routes
10
Shortest
0.4h
With Parks Nearby
9
Under 2 hours
Ochelata, OK
23m15.2 mi one way
This is your shortest option, just 15.2 miles and about 24 minutes. It's a mixed highway and surface road drive through mostly flat terrain. Since it's so close and rated an 8 for the drive, it's a simple way to get out of town for a bit without committing to a long trip. No overnight recommended, so plan it as a day trip.
Vera, OK
36m25.1 mi one way
At 25.1 miles and under an hour, this route offers a similar drive experience to Ochelata with a drive score of 8. The terrain is mostly flat, and it's a mix of highway and surface roads. Like other short trips from Bartlesville, it's best suited for a day excursion, as an overnight stay isn't suggested.
Full-day getaway
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Pauls Valley, OK
3h 47m193.9 mi one way
If you're aiming for a longer day trip, Pauls Valley is 193.9 miles away and takes about 3.8 hours. The drive is mostly highway with a high drive score of 9. A key feature here is the nearby Chickasaw National Recreation Area, offering more park space than many other options. The terrain remains mostly flat.
Anadarko, OK
3h 55m210.5 mi one way
This drive to Anadarko covers 210.5 miles and will take around 3.9 hours. It's predominantly a highway route with a solid drive score of 8. You'll find the Oklahoma City National Memorial nearby, which is a significant point of interest not available on the closer routes. The drive is through mostly flat terrain.
Oklahoma County, OK
2h 43m143.1 mi one way
Heading to Oklahoma County is a 143.1-mile trip that takes about 2.7 hours. This route is mostly highway with a drive score of 8. Similar to other longer drives, you have access to the Oklahoma City National Memorial. The terrain is mostly flat, making for a predictable drive.
Chickasha, OK
3h 31m192.4 mi one way
This 192.4-mile drive to Chickasha takes approximately 3.5 hours. It's primarily a highway route with a drive score of 8. You'll have the Oklahoma City National Memorial within reach. The drive features mostly flat terrain, similar to many other options from Bartlesville.
Choctaw, OK
2h 36m140.3 mi one way
Choctaw is 140.3 miles away and takes about 2.6 hours. This route is mainly highway, earning a drive score of 8. It also provides access to the Oklahoma City National Memorial. The terrain is mostly flat, making it a straightforward option for a longer day trip.
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
Ochelata, OK
23m15.2 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring drives from Bartlesville benefit from the mostly flat terrain and available parks, offering pleasant conditions for shorter excursions.
Summer
Summer trips are well-suited to the highway-heavy routes, with most destinations featuring flat terrain and proximity to park areas.
Fall
Fall colors could be nice on the mixed highway and surface routes, especially those with gently rolling terrain like the drive to Elk City.
Winter
Winter travel is practical on the predominantly highway routes, which maintain a consistent, mostly flat terrain.
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