This 140.3-mile journey from Bartlesville, OK to Choctaw, OK is designed for a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes to complete. You'll be navigating primarily on local roads, with no highway driving involved, making it a more turn-heavy experience. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $21. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route is perfectly suited as a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. Both your origin and destination are situated within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape throughout your drive.
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
70.2 miles from Bartlesville, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 24m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
72.7 mi
1h 11m
US 75
23.6 mi
28m
Ira Lee Henderson Memorial Highway
12.6 mi
13m
Kickapoo Turnpike
10.2 mi
9m
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
6.8 mi
8m
US 60
5.1 mi
8m
Northeast 23rd Street
4.4 mi
6m
Southeast Adams Boulevard
2.4 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 72.7 mi, about 1h 11m
Traffic on I-244
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 6 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,376 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~171 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
19.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bartlesville, OK and Choctaw, OK.
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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, TulsaUse 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: TulsaUse the straight lane.
9
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
73 mi·1 hr 11 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 149Toward Kickapoo TurnpikeUse the slight right lane.
17
Continue on I 335
10 mi·9 min·Kickapoo Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 138Toward US 62: Harrah, ChoctawUse the slight right lane.
19
Turn right onto US 62
4.4 mi·6 min·Northeast 23rd Street
Use the right lane.
20
Turn right onto Muzzy Street
0.3 mi·1 min·Muzzy Street
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Arrive at destination
Muzzy Street
Trip Plan
With a total duration of 2 hours and 35 minutes, this 140.3-mile trip is ideal for a single day, offering ample flexibility for when you depart. You'll want to keep an eye on your fuel, especially since the estimated cost is $21 and the drive is entirely on local roads without highway service areas. Plan for one stop to break up the driving time and perhaps grab a quick bite. Since you'll be on local roads like Southwest Jennings Avenue and West Adams Boulevard, be prepared for frequent turns and varying speed limits, especially as you get closer to Choctaw.
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 70.2 miles from Bartlesville, OK, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.7 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 31 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.2 miles or 1h 24m 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 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Choctaw, 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 140.3 miles and 2h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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 72.7 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 43.8 and 135.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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43.8 mi into trip|~56m in
Take the exit toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Oklahoma City
8
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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48.5 mi into trip|~1h 2m 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: Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 244 West: Oklahoma City
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124.5 mi into trip|~2h 17m in
Take the exit toward Kickapoo Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 149
Toward Kickapoo Turnpike
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135.4 mi into trip|~2h 28m in
Take the exit toward US 62: Harrah, Choctaw
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 138
Toward US 62: Harrah, Choctaw
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.33 one way
$46.65 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$25.41
$50.82
premium
$5.18
$28.63
$57.26
diesel
$5.35
$29.55
$59.10
Estimated Tolls: $4.35
Turner Turnpike
(72.7 mi)$3.64
Kickapoo Turnpike
(10.2 mi)$0.71
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
$23
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.1
0
$14.73
$6.73
Efficient EV
35.1
0
$12.28
$5.61
EV Truck/SUV
56.1
0
$19.64
$8.98
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Forecast as of May 24, 2026
Origin
Bartlesville, OK
Afternoon
in Bartlesville on Wednesday
Local time
2:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Areas Of Fog
0 mph11% chanceLive forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued May 24 at 3:21AM CDT until May 24 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Destination
Choctaw, OK
Afternoon
in Choctaw on Wednesday
Local time
2:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Partly Cloudy
ESE 2 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued May 24 at 3:21AM CDT until May 24 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
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
4 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
2h 36m 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.
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...
14 mi from route
~35 min detour
$18
near mile 140.3
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 for the entirety of this 140.3-mile route, as indicated by the 0% highway share. This means you'll be engaging with traffic signals and intersections frequently, rather than cruising on open interstates. The drive is characterized by its continuous engagement with local road networks, suggesting a pace that requires attention to turns and speed limits. Without any long, uninterrupted stretches, you'll be constantly adjusting your route, making it a dynamic driving experience from start to finish.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 72.7 mi on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and US 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 43.8 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 140.3 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 43.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; 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 48.5 miles (I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,159 ft637 ft
Total Climb
586 ft
Total Descent
138 ft
Highest Point
1,159 ft
~130.3 mi in
Elevation Range
522 ft
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 Choctaw, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City and Kickapoo Turnpike.
Bartlesville is in Green Country Oklahoma north of Tulsa. It is the home of Phillips Petroleum Company now merged with Conoco and called ConocoPhillips.
Top landmarks
•Price Tower — high-rise building in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, United States
•Old Washington County Courthouse — former courthouse in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 36m. Total distance: 140.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 72.7 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.35 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 3 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 Choctaw, 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 3 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 43.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; 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 48.5 miles (I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Choctaw, OK before heading back.
