Origin
Bartlesville, OK
Night in Bartlesville on Saturday
Local time
9:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bartlesville, OK to Catoosa, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
51.9 mi
84 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bartlesville, OK
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Catoosa, OK
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Trip Overview
Bartlesville, OK to Catoosa, OK is 51.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 10 minutes via US 75 and Ira Lee Henderson Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip keeps you within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a practical option if you're looking for a quick connection between these two Oklahoma locations. Consider this route for its simplicity and efficiency, making it ideal for a single-day journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 75 | 14.3 mi | 16m |
| Ira Lee Henderson Memorial Highway | 12.6 mi | 13m |
| East 46th Street North | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| US 60 | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| North Mingo Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| OK 167 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Southeast Adams Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| East 86th Street North | 2.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 75
— 14.3 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bartlesville, OK and Catoosa, OK.
1
Start on this road
23 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
66 ft
·
10 sec
3
Turn left onto Southwest Jennings Avenue
123 ft
·
13 sec
·
Southwest Jennings Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 60
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Adams Boulevard
5
Continue on US 60
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Southeast Adams Boulevard
6
Take the ramp onto US 60
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
US 60
Toward US 60 East, US 75 South: Nowata, Tulsa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 75
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Ira Lee Henderson Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 75
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 75
Toward US 75 South: Tulsa
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 75
12 mi
·
14 min
·
US 75
Toward US 75 South: Tulsa
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Owasso, Sperry
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
115 ft
·
10 sec
Toward 86th Street North, Owasso
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto East 86th Street North
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East 86th Street North
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Turn right onto North Memorial Drive East
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Memorial Drive East
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto East 76th Street North
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East 76th Street North
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto North Mingo Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
North Mingo Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto East 46th Street North
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
East 46th Street North
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto OK 167
0.7 mi
·
53 sec
·
OK 167
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on OK 167
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
OK 167
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto West Rollins Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Rollins Street
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on North Shawnee Street
398 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Shawnee Street
21
Continue on West Denbo Street
378 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Denbo Street
22
Arrive at destination
West Denbo Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.9 miles from Bartlesville, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 37 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 60
Take the ramp onto US 60 toward US 60 East, US 75 South: Nowata, Tulsa
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 60 East, US 75 South: Nowata, Tulsa
7
34.5 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward Owasso, Sperry
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Owasso, Sperry
9
34.7 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Keep slight left at fork toward 86th Street North, Owasso
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward 86th Street North, Owasso
6
34.7 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
East 86th Street North
Turn left onto East 86th Street North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
37 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
North Memorial Drive East
Turn right onto North Memorial Drive East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.11 one way
$16.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.91 | $17.82 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.99 | $19.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.46 | $22.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.27 | $3.32 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Catoosa, OK
Night in Catoosa on Saturday
Local time
9:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
20 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
1h 10m 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?
This route presents a mixed drive, with 43% of it being on highways. You'll experience stretches on US 75, Ira Lee Henderson Memorial Highway, and East 46th Street North. The longest uninterrupted stretch clocks in at 14.3 miles on US 75, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. Expect a blend of faster-paced highway driving and potentially more local road sections as you approach your destination.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.3 mi on US 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near US 60.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.9 miles you will encounter 15 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 2.6 miles (US 60): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.7 miles: 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.
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 Catoosa, OK, road signs point toward Owasso, Sperry and 86Th Street North.
Owasso
34.5 mi in
|
~43m
Sperry
34.5 mi in
|
~43m
86Th Street North
34.7 mi in
|
~44m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 51.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.3 miles on US 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Catoosa, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 2.6 miles (US 60): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Catoosa, 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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