This 142.8-mile drive from Barnsdall to Oklahoma City is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes. With 84% of the journey on highways, it's a focused drive primarily utilizing the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, OK 11, and Spruce Avenue. The estimated fuel cost for this leg is around $22. Given its relatively short duration and highway-focused profile, this route is well-suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times. You'll be traveling within the Great Plains region for the entirety of this trip.
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
71.4 miles from Barnsdall, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 22m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Spruce Avenue
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East 46th Street North
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North Martin Luther King
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East 36th Street North
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Martin Luther King
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Skelly Bypass
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Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
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Longest stretch:
Spruce Avenue
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barnsdall, OK and Oklahoma City, OK.
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Start on 5th Street
0.3 mi·48 sec·5th Street
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Continue on Spruce Avenue
8.7 mi·12 min·Spruce Avenue
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Continue straight
1.0 mi·1 min
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Continue straight
15 mi·21 min
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Continue straight
5.4 mi·8 min
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Turn right onto East 46th Street North
1.0 mi·1 min·East 46th Street North
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Turn left onto North Martin Luther King, Junior Boulevard East
1.1 mi·1 min·North Martin Luther King, Junior Boulevard East
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Turn right onto East 36th Street North
0.3 mi·43 sec·East 36th Street North
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Turn left onto L. L. Tisdale Parkway
3.2 mi·4 min·L. L. Tisdale Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on L. L. Tisdale Parkway
0.1 mi·13 sec·L. L. Tisdale Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
3.2 mi·4 min·Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
2.6 mi·2 min·Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Skelly Bypass
0.7 mi·56 sec·Skelly Bypass
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Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
87 mi·1 hr 25 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton
0.5 mi·58 sec·I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton
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Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.2 mi·4 min·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
0.4 mi·27 sec·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
2.9 mi·3 min·Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
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Continue on Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
2.5 mi·3 min·Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
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Continue on Crosstown Expressway
0.9 mi·1 min·Crosstown Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Crosstown Expressway
0.4 mi·27 sec·Crosstown Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
0.4 mi·39 sec·Oklahoma City Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Oklahoma City Boulevard
0.5 mi·1 min·Oklahoma City Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
0.3 mi·41 sec·South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue
0.2 mi·27 sec·West Sheridan Avenue
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Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue
417 ft·14 sec·North Robinson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
For this straightforward 2-hour and 45-minute drive, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. With only one recommended stop, you can easily manage your time and fuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 86.6-mile stretch on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, as services might be less frequent. Given the relatively short distance of 142.8 miles and the $22 fuel estimate, planning your fuel stops in advance will ensure a smooth journey into Oklahoma City.
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 71.4 miles from Barnsdall, OK, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
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 31 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.4 miles or 1h 22m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oklahoma City, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Barnsdall, 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 Barnsdall, OK
This is one driving day of about 142.8 miles and 2h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Barnsdall, 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.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.33 one way
$44.65 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg50 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$24.51
$49.02
premium
$4.89
$27.48
$54.96
diesel
$5.61
$31.53
$63.06
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.8
0
$14.99
$6.85
Efficient EV
35.7
0
$12.50
$5.71
EV Truck/SUV
57.1
0
$19.99
$9.14
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
Barnsdall, OK
Night
in Barnsdall on Saturday
Local time
9:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Oklahoma City, OK
Night
in Oklahoma City on Saturday
Local time
9:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
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
16 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 45m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 84% of the route being on faster roads. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 86.6 miles on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. The roads will largely maintain a smooth, open feel, conducive to steady travel. While primarily highway, the inclusion of OK 11 and Spruce Avenue may introduce slightly more varied driving conditions as you approach your destination.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Spruce Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Barnsdall, OK to Oklahoma City, OK is easy. At 2h 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Barnsdall, OK to Oklahoma City, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Oklahoma City is the capital and principal city of the state of Oklahoma in the central Frontier Country region of the state. The sprawling city and its suburbs offer multiple sports venues, museums, regional food, and a mix of Native American and cowboy culture.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Barnsdall, OK to Oklahoma City, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oklahoma City, OK before heading back.
