Traveling from Bartlesville to Anadarko covers 210.5 miles across the Oklahoma Great Plains. You should budget approximately 3 hours and 55 minutes for this journey, making it a manageable day trip that does not require an overnight stay. Expect to spend about $32 on fuel for the trek. Since you will be navigating local roads like Southwest Jennings Avenue and West Adams Boulevard rather than major interstates, plan for a more involved driving experience. This route is best suited for travelers who prefer a steady, turn-heavy pace over the speed of a highway corridor.
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 Bartlesville, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 59m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.6 mi
1h 25m
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
24.2 mi
22m
US 75
23.6 mi
28m
Will Rogers Expressway
23.5 mi
28m
OK 9
16.5 mi
22m
Ira Lee Henderson Memorial Highway
12.6 mi
13m
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
6.8 mi
8m
US 60
5.1 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 86.6 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bartlesville, OK and Anadarko, OK.
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Start on this road
23 ft·7 sec·this road
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Turn left
66 ft·10 sec
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Turn left onto Southwest Jennings Avenue
123 ft·13 sec·Southwest Jennings Avenue
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Turn left onto US 60
0.2 mi·26 sec·West Adams Boulevard
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Continue on US 60
2.4 mi·4 min·Southeast Adams Boulevard
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Take the ramp onto US 60
5.1 mi·8 min·US 60
Toward US 60 East, US 75 South: Nowata, TulsaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on US 75
13 mi·13 min·Ira Lee Henderson Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
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Continue on US 75
2.1 mi·2 min·US 75
Toward US 75 South: TulsaUse the straight lane.
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Continue on US 75
22 mi·26 min·US 75
Toward US 75 South: TulsaUse the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·27 sec
Toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Oklahoma CityUse the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Merge onto I 244; US 412
0.9 mi·1 min·Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 244
3.4 mi·4 min·Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma CityUse the straight lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 244
2.6 mi·2 min·Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Toward I 244 West: Oklahoma CityUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 44; OK 66
0.7 mi·55 sec·Skelly Bypass
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on I 44
87 mi·1 hr 25 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit onto I 44
0.5 mi·58 sec·I 44
Toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, LawtonUse the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66
4.2 mi·4 min·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66
16 mi·19 min·Will Rogers Expressway
Exit 133Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Lawton, AmarilloUse the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44
7.9 mi·8 min·Will Rogers Expressway
Toward I 44 West, US 62 West: LawtonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on I 44
24 mi·22 min·Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Chickasha, LawtonUse the straight lane.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·38 sec
Exit 83Toward US 62: Chickasha, AnadarkoUse the slight right lane.
22
Turn right onto OK 9; US 62; US 277
0.1 mi·9 sec·Carpenter Drive
Toward Chickasha, AnadarkoUse the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on OK 9; US 62; US 277
3.0 mi·3 min·East Choctaw Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
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Continue on OK 9; US 62; US 81
7.4 mi·11 min·OK 9; US 62; US 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Continue on OK 9; US 62
0.2 mi·16 sec·OK 9; US 62
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
26
Continue on OK 9; US 62
367 ft·6 sec·OK 9; US 62
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
27
Continue on OK 9; US 62
8.9 mi·10 min·OK 9; US 62
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
28
Turn left onto OK 8; US 281
26 ft·0 sec·South 1st Street
Use the left lane.
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Arrive at destination
OK 8; US 281
Trip Plan
Given the 3 hour and 55 minute duration, try to leave early in the morning to beat local traffic patterns on the smaller roads. While the drive is short enough to complete in one go, you should plan for at least one stop to break up the monotony of the local navigation. Keep your eyes on the fuel gauge early, as local roads may not offer the same frequency of service stations found on major interstates. Since this trip is entirely local, use your flexibility to adjust your pace based on traffic flow through the various towns along the way. A pro tip for this specific route is to double-check your navigation before departing, as the reliance on local streets like Southeast Adams Boulevard requires constant attention to turns.
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 Bartlesville, OK, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.6 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 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.3 miles or 1h 59m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anadarko, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bartlesville, 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 Bartlesville, OK
This is one driving day of about 210.5 miles and 3h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Bartlesville, 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 Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 86.6 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 45 and 190.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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45 mi into trip|~57m in|I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Brok...
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143 mi into trip|~2h 37m in|I 44; OK 66 / Will Rogers Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66 / Will Rogers Expressway toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Lawton, Amarillo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 133
Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Lawton, Amarillo
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158.5 mi into trip|~2h 56m in|I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton
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190.6 mi into trip|~3h 28m in
Take the exit toward US 62: Chickasha, Anadarko
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 83
Toward US 62: Chickasha, Anadarko
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190.9 mi into trip|~3h 28m in|OK 9; US 62; US 277 / Carpenter Drive
Turn right onto OK 9; US 62; US 277 / Carpenter Drive toward Chickasha, Anadarko
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Chickasha, Anadarko
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.91 one way
$65.82 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg74 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$36.13
$72.27
premium
$4.89
$40.51
$81.02
diesel
$5.61
$46.48
$92.95
Estimated Tolls: $6.02
Turner Turnpike
(86.6 mi)$4.33
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
(24.2 mi)$1.69
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
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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 Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Bartlesville, OK
Late night
in Bartlesville on Tuesday
Local time
3:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Anadarko, OK
Late night
in Anadarko on Tuesday
Local time
3:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Meeker, 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
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 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.
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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features 0% highway travel. You will spend your time navigating through local thoroughfares, which demands more focus than a typical high-speed transit. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, the drive feels consistent and intimate rather than fast-paced. Without long, uninterrupted highway stretches, your speed will remain moderate throughout the entire 210.5-mile journey. Be prepared for a more hands-on experience behind the wheel as you navigate the local street network connecting these two Great Plains communities.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86.6 mi on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike 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 45 miles in near I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 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 45 miles (I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 143 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Will Rogers Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 158.5 miles (I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bartlesville, OK and Anadarko, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City, Lawton, Amarillo and Chickasha.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 55m. Total distance: 210.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 86.6 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.02 in tolls one way, starting with Turner 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.
Yes — we found about 7 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Anadarko, 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. There are 7 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 45 miles (I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 143 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Will Rogers Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 158.5 miles (I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 7.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Anadarko, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
