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Trip from Antlers, OK to Tulsa, OK

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 41m

Distance

142.3 mi

229 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

17 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 30m ★
6 AM
2h 41m
8 AM
3h 2m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 46m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 1m
8 PM
2h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Antlers, OK, OK

Antlers, OK

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Trip Overview

This 142.3-mile journey from Antlers, OK, to Tulsa, OK, is easily managed as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 41 minutes. You'll primarily be on the Indian Nation Turnpike, Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway, and Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway, with about 78% of the drive on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is $22. This drive offers a straightforward passage through the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, making it a practical option for a quick relocation or a visit. With only one recommended stop, you can be in Tulsa with plenty of time left in your day.

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

71.1 miles from Antlers, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Indian Nation Turnpike 89 mi 1h 28m
Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway 13.8 mi 16m
Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway 10.7 mi 12m
Okmulgee Beeline 9.8 mi 12m
Okmulgee Expressway 7.2 mi 8m
South Wood Drive 5.1 mi 9m
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway 2.1 mi 2m
East Main Street 1.8 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Indian Nation Turnpike — 89 mi, about 1h 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Antlers, OK and Tulsa, OK.

1

Start on US 271; OK 3

1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
3

Merge onto OK 375

89 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Indian Nation Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Continue on I 40 Business; US 62; US 75

1.4 mi · 2 min · I 40 Business; US 62; US 75
Toward US 62 East, US 75 North, I 40 Business West: Henryetta, Okmulgee Use the left / straight lanes.
5

Continue on US 62; US 75

10 mi · 12 min · Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
Toward US 62 East, US 75 North: Okmulgee, Tulsa Use the straight lane.
6

Continue on US 62; US 75

5.1 mi · 9 min · South Wood Drive
Toward US 62 East, US 75 North: Okmulgee, Tulsa Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Continue on US 75

0.5 mi · 35 sec · Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
Toward US 75 North: Tulsa Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Continue on US 75

14 mi · 16 min · Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
Toward US 75 North: Tulsa Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
9

Continue on US 75

9.8 mi · 12 min · Okmulgee Beeline
Toward US 75 North: Tulsa Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Continue on US 75

7.2 mi · 8 min · Okmulgee Expressway
Toward US 75 North: Tulsa Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 244; US 75

2.1 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Toward US 75 North, I 244 East: Downtown Tulsa Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 4C Toward 7th Street, Downtown Use the slight right lane.
13

Turn left onto South Lawton Avenue West

0.1 mi · 23 sec · South Lawton Avenue West
Use the left lane.
14

Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South

0.1 mi · 25 sec · West Heavy Traffic Way South
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
15

Continue on West 2nd Street South

0.1 mi · 26 sec · West 2nd Street South
16

At end of road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue

386 ft · 20 sec · South Frisco Avenue
Use the right lane.
17

Turn left onto West 3rd Street South

0.3 mi · 1 min · West 3rd Street South
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18

Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West

390 ft · 15 sec · South Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
19

Arrive at destination

South Boulder Avenue West

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short 2-hour and 41-minute duration for 142.3 miles, this trip is ideal for a single day. Consider departing in the morning to maximize your time in Tulsa. The $22 fuel cost is modest, so you likely won't need to worry about frequent fill-ups, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Since there's only one recommended stop, plan your break strategically, perhaps around the halfway point to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 89-mile stretch on the Indian Nation Turnpike, to ensure you have enough to reach your destination comfortably.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.1 miles from Antlers, OK, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89 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 80 miles or 1h 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 71.1 miles or 1h 12m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 6m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tulsa, OK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Antlers, 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 Antlers, OK

This is one driving day of about 142.3 miles and 2h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Antlers, 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 Indian Nation Turnpike for about 89 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Grayson County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Denison, TX

71 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Anna, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Anna, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 71.1 miles from Antlers, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Indian Nation Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 89 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 142.3

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 142.3

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

DynamicEVC Charging Station

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 142.3

Tulsa, Oklahoma

+18332172197

Visit website

Oklahoma Aquarium

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 132.1

Jenks, Oklahoma

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+19182963474

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 139 and 142.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
139 mi into trip | ~2h 34m in | I 244; US 75 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

Merge onto I 244; US 75 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway toward US 75 North, I 244 East: Downtown Tulsa

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward US 75 North, I 244 East: Downtown Tulsa
8
141.1 mi into trip | ~2h 37m in

Take the exit toward 7th Street, Downtown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 4C Toward 7th Street, Downtown
7
141.8 mi into trip | ~2h 39m in | South Frisco Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
7
141.9 mi into trip | ~2h 39m in | West 3rd Street South

Turn left onto West 3rd Street South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
142.2 mi into trip | ~2h 40m in | South Boulder Avenue West

Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.25 one way

$44.49 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $24.43 $48.85
premium $4.89 $27.38 $54.77
diesel $5.61 $31.42 $62.84

Estimated Tolls: $6.23

Indian Nation Turnpike (89 mi) $6.23

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

$22

Tolls

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

17 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Tulsa Hills Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

Tulsa, OK

Tesla

24 DCFC

Love's 171-McAlester

McAlester, OK

FCN

12 DCFC

Reasor's - Brookside

Tulsa, OK

FCN

12 DCFC

Simon Tulsa Premium Outlets (Jenks, OK)

Jenks, OK

Electrify America

10 DCFC

Walmart EV Charging

McAlester, OK

WALMART

8 DCFC

Rover Taxi

McAlester, OK

FCN

8 DCFC

Quik Trip - Tesla Supercharger

Henryetta, OK

Tesla

8 DCFC

Homeland - Henryetta

Henryetta, OK

FCN

8 DCFC

FCN: 7 Tesla: 3 EV Connect: 2 LOOP: 1 WALMART: 1 Electrify America: 1 ChargePoint Network: 1 Blink Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 42.7 0 $14.94 $6.83
Efficient EV 35.6 0 $12.45 $5.69
EV Truck/SUV 56.9 0 $19.92 $9.11

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Antlers, OK

Late night in Antlers on Sunday

Local time

3:48 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tulsa, OK

Late night in Tulsa on Sunday

Local time

3:48 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

S 15 mph 77% chance Live forecast

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

9 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

2h 41m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this route. With 78% of the 142.3 miles on highways, you'll experience consistent speeds for extended periods. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 89 miles on the Indian Nation Turnpike, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. While the profile suggests a highway-centric experience, be aware that the transition between these main roads might involve brief changes in road type. Overall, this drive is designed for efficient travel.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Indian Nation Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 89 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Indian Nation Turnpike and Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 139 miles in near I 244; US 75 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 142.3 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 139 miles (I 244; US 75 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 141.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 141.8 miles (South Frisco Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

831 ft 518 ft

Total Climb

592 ft

Total Descent

388 ft

Highest Point

831 ft

~111.8 mi in

Elevation Range

314 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Antlers, OK to Tulsa, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Okmulgee along the way.

Okmulgee

91 mi in | ~1h 32m | via I 40 Business; US 62; US 75

About the Cities

Arriving in Tulsa, OK

Full guide →

Tulsa calls itself the "Oil Capital of the World." Here, the age of the oil boom found its center. A small town by US standards, metropolitan luxuries such as theater, fine dining, nightlife, and shopping are found in a state known for sparsely populated farming communities. The picturesque downtown is surrounded by rolling hills covered with prairie grasses and ancient forests, a first impression that soon reveals world-class architecture and museums of art, miles of biking and walking trails, and huge parks. With a wealth of iconic sights and neighborhoods to explore, a trip to Tulsa can easily fit several weeks of touring.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 41m. Total distance: 142.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Antlers, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 142.3 miles and takes about 2h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Indian Nation Turnpike, Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway, Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 71.1 miles from Antlers, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 142.3 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 139 miles (I 244; US 75 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 141.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 141.8 miles (South Frisco Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from Antlers, OK to Tulsa, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Okmulgee along the way.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NREL for EV charging. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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