Origin
Barnsdall, OK
Late night in Barnsdall on Sunday
Local time
2:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barnsdall, 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
55m
Distance
36.1 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barnsdall, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Barnsdall to Tulsa, you are looking at a straightforward 40.4-mile journey across the Oklahoma Great Plains. This drive typically takes about 45 minutes, making it an effortless day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Spruce Avenue, US 75 South, and the Chapelle Family Memorial Highway to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of just $6, this route is highly cost-effective for commuters or weekend travelers. Because the entire trip is relatively short, it offers great flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to head out whenever it suits your plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OK 11 | 24.9 mi | 37m |
| Spruce Avenue | 8.7 mi | 12m |
| Chapelle Family Memorial Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East 1st Street South | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| 5th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Boulder Avenue West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
OK 11
— 24.9 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barnsdall, OK and Tulsa, OK.
1
Start on 5th Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
5th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Continue on OK 11
8.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Spruce Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Continue on OK 11
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 11
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on OK 11
15 mi
·
21 min
·
OK 11
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Continue on OK 11
8.5 mi
·
14 min
·
OK 11
Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward US 75 South: Downtown Tulsa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto US 75
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Chapelle Family Memorial Highway
Toward US 75 South: Downtown Tulsa
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Take the exit
451 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 244 East, US 412 East: Joplin
Use the slight left lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Downtown
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Continue on East 1st Street South
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East 1st Street South
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
372 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Arrive at destination
South Boulder Avenue West
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18 miles from Barnsdall, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 33.9 and 36 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
33.9 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the ramp toward US 75 South: Downtown Tulsa
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 75 South: Downtown Tulsa
6
34.1 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
US 75 / Chapelle Family Memorial Highway
Merge onto US 75 / Chapelle Family Memorial Highway toward US 75 South: Downtown Tulsa
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward US 75 South: Downtown Tulsa
7
35 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward I 244 East, US 412 East: Joplin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 244 East, US 412 East: Joplin
8
35.1 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Downtown
6
36 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
South Boulder Avenue West
Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.64 one way
$11.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.20 | $12.39 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.95 | $13.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Tulsa, OK
Late night in Tulsa on Sunday
Local time
2:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
55m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than relying on monotonous interstate cruising. The route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will spend the entirety of your 45-minute trip navigating local roads and secondary highways. As you transition from the smaller community of Barnsdall toward the larger urban setting of Tulsa, the road conditions shift to reflect the changing density of the landscape. Without any long, uninterrupted stretches, you should prepare for a drive that requires your full attention on the curves and intersections along the way.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.9 mi on OK 11.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OK 11 and Spruce Avenue. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 33.9 miles in.
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 36.1 miles you will encounter 6 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 33.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 34.1 miles (US 75 / Chapelle Family Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 55m. Total distance: 36.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.9 miles on OK 11. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 33.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 34.1 miles (US 75 / Chapelle Family Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tulsa, OK before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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