Anadarko, OK to Bartlesville, OK is 210.5 miles and takes about 3h 56m via East Central Boulevard and I 44 East, with a fuel budget near $37 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive across Oklahoma. With a recommended single day of travel, you'll encounter mostly surface roads, making for a relaxed pace. It's a practical choice if you're looking for an efficient way to get from one point to another within the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
105.3 miles from Anadarko, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 56m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 44
87.7 mi
1h 27m
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
24 mi
22m
Will Rogers Expressway
23.6 mi
28m
US 75
16 mi
17m
Cherokee Expressway
14.5 mi
17m
OK 9
10.9 mi
15m
East Central Boulevard
8.9 mi
10m
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
6.6 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
I 44
— 87.7 mi, about 1h 27m
Traffic on I-44
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,079 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,589
Quietest
2 AM
~170 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anadarko, OK and Bartlesville, OK.
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Start on OK 8; US 281
39 ft·5 sec·South 1st Street
2
Turn left onto OK 8; OK 9; US 62
8.9 mi·10 min·East Central Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on OK 9; US 62
367 ft·6 sec·OK 9; US 62
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Continue on OK 9; US 62
0.2 mi·16 sec·OK 9; US 62
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Continue on OK 9; US 62
2.1 mi·3 min·OK 9; US 62
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Continue on OK 9; US 62
1.0 mi·1 min·OK 9; US 62
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Continue on OK 9; US 62
1.1 mi·1 min·OK 9; US 62
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Continue on OK 9; US 62
1.4 mi·2 min·OK 9; US 62
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Continue on OK 9; US 62
1.2 mi·1 min·OK 9; US 62
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Continue on OK 9; US 62
3.8 mi·5 min·OK 9; US 62
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Turn left
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 44 East: Oklahoma CityUse the left lane.
12
Merge onto I 44
24 mi·22 min·Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on I 44; US 62
16 mi·18 min·Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44
7.7 mi·9 min·Will Rogers Expressway
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: TulsaUse the right lane.
15
Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66
4.2 mi·4 min·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit onto I 44
88 mi·1 hr 27 min·I 44
Exit 138AToward I 44 East: TulsaUse the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 244
6.6 mi·8 min·Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Exit 223AToward I 244 East, OK 344 North: Tulsa, Sand SpringsUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.1 mi·9 sec
Exit 6BToward US 75: Bartlesville, OkmulgeeUse the slight left lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·33 sec
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the left lane.
20
Merge onto US 75
5.6 mi·7 min·Chapelle Family Memorial Highway
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the straight lane.
21
Continue on US 75
15 mi·17 min·Cherokee Expressway
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the straight lane.
22
Continue on US 75
0.8 mi·57 sec·US 75
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on US 75
1.6 mi·1 min·US 75
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on US 75
1.0 mi·1 min·US 75
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the straight / right lanes.
25
Continue on US 75
1.2 mi·1 min·US 75
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the straight / right lanes.
26
Continue on US 75
11 mi·12 min·US 75
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the straight / right lanes.
27
Continue on US 75
3.0 mi·4 min·Southeast Washington Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Turn left onto Price Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Price Road
Use the left lane.
29
Enter roundabout onto Silver Lake Road
31 ft·0 sec·Silver Lake Road
30
Continue on Silver Lake Road
2.0 mi·3 min·Silver Lake Road
31
Turn left onto US 60
1.4 mi·2 min·Southeast Adams Boulevard
32
Continue on US 60
403 ft·15 sec·West Adams Boulevard
33
Turn right onto South Keeler Avenue
173 ft·11 sec·South Keeler Avenue
34
Turn left
66 ft·10 sec
35
Turn left
383 ft·28 sec
36
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under 4 hours, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. You can depart any time of day and still have ample daylight to reach Bartlesville. With only one stop recommended for the entire 210.5 miles, you have flexibility in planning your breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $37, and surface roads can sometimes present longer distances between services than major highways.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 105.3 miles from Anadarko, OK, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 46 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.3 miles or 1h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bartlesville, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Anadarko, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Anadarko, OK
This is one driving day of about 210.5 miles and 3h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Anadarko, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 44 for about 87.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 19.8 and 166.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
19.8 mi into trip|~26m in
Turn left toward I 44 East: Oklahoma City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 44 East: Oklahoma City
8
59.9 mi into trip|~1h 8m in|I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Tulsa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Tulsa
7
71.9 mi into trip|~1h 22m in|I 44
Take the exit onto I 44 toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 138A
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
9
159.6 mi into trip|~2h 50m in|I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway toward I 244 East, OK 344 North: Tulsa, Sand Springs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 223A
Toward I 244 East, OK 344 North: Tulsa, Sand Sp...
8
166.2 mi into trip|~2h 58m in
Take the exit toward US 75: Bartlesville, Okmulgee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 6B
Toward US 75: Bartlesville, Okmulgee
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.17 one way
$66.33 round trip
$4.00/gal25.4 MPG avg74 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$36.95
$73.89
premium
$4.75
$39.38
$78.76
diesel
$5.90
$48.90
$97.79
Estimated Tolls: $1.68
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
(24 mi)$1.68
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.2
0
$22.10
$10.10
Efficient EV
52.6
0
$18.42
$8.42
EV Truck/SUV
84.2
1
$29.47
$13.47
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Oct 16, 2026
Origin
Anadarko, OK
Morning
in Anadarko on Saturday
Local time
8:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Sunny
N 20 to 25 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 6:22AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 4:48AM CDT until October 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Destination
Bartlesville, OK
Morning
in Bartlesville on Saturday
Local time
8:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Sunny
N 15 to 20 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 6:22AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 4:48AM CDT until October 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
61°F
Warwick, OK
105 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 56m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire 210.5 miles. You'll spend approximately 3 hours and 56 minutes navigating through local routes. Expect a continuous cruising experience without the complexities of merging onto interstates or dealing with frequent exits.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 87.7 mi on I 44.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.8 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 210.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 19.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 59.9 miles (I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.9 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,323 ft671 ft
Total Climb
327 ft
Total Descent
804 ft
Highest Point
1,323 ft
~30.2 mi in
Elevation Range
652 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Anadarko, OK and Bartlesville, OK, road signs point toward Sand Springs and Okmulgee.
Bartlesville is in Green Country Oklahoma north of Tulsa. It is the home of Phillips Petroleum Company now merged with Conoco and called ConocoPhillips.
Top landmarks
•Price Tower — high-rise building in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, United States
•Old Washington County Courthouse — former courthouse in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 56m. Total distance: 210.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 87.7 miles on I 44. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.68 in tolls one way, starting with Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bartlesville, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 19.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 59.9 miles (I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.9 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Bartlesville, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
