Origin
Bartlesville, OK
Night in Bartlesville on Saturday
Local time
11:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bartlesville, OK to Claremore, 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
49.8 mi
80 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
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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Claremore, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Bartlesville and Claremore, you are in for a quick 49.8-mile journey through the heart of the Oklahoma Great Plains. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 10 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budget roughly $8 for fuel to cover the distance, leaving you plenty of flexibility in your schedule. Since the entire route stays within the Great Plains, you will enjoy a consistent regional atmosphere from start to finish. This straightforward drive is a practical choice for those who prefer local roads over high-speed interstate travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ira Lee Henderson Memorial Highway | 12.6 mi | 13m |
| US 75 | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| East 116th Street North | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| East 126th Street North | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| US 60 | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| Southeast Adams Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| CR E490 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| West Dupont Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Ira Lee Henderson Memorial Highway
— 12.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bartlesville, OK and Claremore, 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
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
US 75
Toward US 75 South: Tulsa
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto East 126th Street North
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
East 126th Street North
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto North 135th East Avenue
316 ft
·
7 sec
·
North 135th East Avenue
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward OK 20 East, US 169 South: Tulsa
13
Merge onto OK 20; US 169
0.5 mi
·
29 sec
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Toward OK 20 East, US 169 South: Tulsa
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward OK 20 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto OK 20
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
East 116th Street North
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto CR E490
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
CR E490
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto Westwood Drive
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Westwood Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Turn right onto Ridgeview Drive
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Ridgeview Drive
19
Turn right onto West Driftwood Drive
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Driftwood Drive
20
Continue on West Dupont Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Dupont Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Continue on South Owalla Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Owalla Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
22
Turn right onto OK 88
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Will Rogers Boulevard
Use the right lane.
23
Arrive at destination
OK 88
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 24.9 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 48.1 — 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
6
36.4 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the ramp toward OK 20 East, US 169 South: Tulsa
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward OK 20 East, US 169 South: Tulsa
6
37.1 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward OK 20 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward OK 20 East
6
37.4 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
OK 20 / East 116th Street North
Turn left onto OK 20 / East 116th Street North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
48.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
Westwood Drive
Turn left onto Westwood Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.79 one way
$15.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.58 | $19.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.00 | $21.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.23 | $2.39 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.36 | $1.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.97 | $3.19 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Claremore, OK
Night in Claremore on Saturday
Local time
11:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Mostly Sunny
S 20 mph
5% chance
Live forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 10:42AM CDT until April 13 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 13 at 10:42AM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
57°F
Collinsville, OK
25 mi in
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
7 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
1h 10m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate away from Bartlesville. You will primarily utilize Southwest Jennings Avenue, West Adams Boulevard, and Southeast Adams Boulevard to reach your destination. Because this route features a 0% highway share, you will avoid the monotony of interstate driving in favor of more technical, ground-level roads. There are no major long-distance stretches here, so you should anticipate frequent adjustments to your speed and steering. The character of this trip is defined by its steady, local pace rather than the high-speed cruising found on major freeways.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.6 mi on Ira Lee Henderson Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near US 60.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 49.8 miles you will encounter 17 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 36.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
786 ft
596 ft
Total Climb
362 ft
Total Descent
470 ft
Highest Point
786 ft
~42.7 mi in
Elevation Range
190 ft
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.
On the drive from Bartlesville, OK to Claremore, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Tulsa along the way.
Tulsa
2.6 mi in
|
~5m
|
via US 60
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 49.8 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 (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.6 miles on Ira Lee Henderson Memorial Highway. 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 Claremore, 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 36.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Claremore, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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