Bartlesville to Weatherford is 220.1 miles and takes about 3h 59m via Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and US 75, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Oklahoma, traversing the Great Plains region for its entirety. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained highways, making for a straightforward and efficient drive. With a recommended single day of travel, this route is ideal for a quick transit between these two points without feeling rushed.
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
110 miles from Bartlesville, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 3m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.6 mi
1h 25m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
54.8 mi
55m
US 75
23.6 mi
28m
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
23.5 mi
25m
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
Southeast Adams Boulevard
2.4 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 86.6 mi, about 1h 25m
Traffic on I-40
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,904 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,331
Quietest
2 AM
~217 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 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 Weatherford, 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
87 mi·1 hr 25 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 344
24 mi·25 min·John Kilpatrick Turnpike
Exit 138BToward Kilpatrick Turnpike WestUse the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward Northwest 10th StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on Northwest 10th Street
1.6 mi·2 min·Northwest 10th Street
Use the left lane.
19
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·47 sec
Use the left lane.
20
Merge onto I 40; US 270
55 mi·55 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit onto I 40 Business
0.3 mi·45 sec·I 40 Business
Exit 82Toward I 40 Business West: East Main StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on I 40 Business; US Historic 66
0.9 mi·1 min·East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn right onto North Custer Street
51 ft·2 sec·North Custer Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Arrive at destination
North Custer Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 59m estimated drive time, departing in the morning from Bartlesville is your best bet to maximize daylight. With only one recommended stop and a total distance of 220.1 miles, you have the flexibility to take breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 86.6-mile stretch on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, as services might be less frequent. The $35 fuel cost is an estimate, so checking current prices before you leave is always a good idea.
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 110 miles from Bartlesville, OK, or about 2h 3m 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 48 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110 miles or 2h 3m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Weatherford, 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 220.1 miles and 3h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 218.9 — 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
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
7
218.9 mi into trip|~3h 57m in|I 40 Business
Take the exit onto I 40 Business toward I 40 Business West: East Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 82
Toward I 40 Business West: East Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.68 one way
$69.36 round trip
$4.00/gal25.4 MPG avg77 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$38.63
$77.26
premium
$4.75
$41.18
$82.36
diesel
$5.90
$51.13
$102.25
Estimated Tolls: $5.51
Turner Turnpike
(86.6 mi)$4.33
Kilpatrick Turnpike
(23.5 mi)$1.18
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
$35
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
66
0
$23.11
$10.56
Efficient EV
55
0
$19.26
$8.80
EV Truck/SUV
88
1
$30.81
$14.09
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Oct 16, 2026
Origin
Bartlesville, OK
Morning
in Bartlesville on Saturday
Local time
8:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Sunny
N 15 to 20 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 6:22AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 4:48AM CDT until October 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Destination
Weatherford, OK
Morning
in Weatherford on Saturday
Local time
8:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Sunny
N 21 to 25 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 6:22AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 4:48AM CDT until October 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 59m 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...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
$18
near mile 144.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is largely highway driving, with 66% of the 220.1 miles on major roadways. You'll experience an uninterrupted stretch of 86.6 miles on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. After this, the landscape shifts to more surface road cruising on US 75 as you approach your destination. Expect a consistent driving experience with minimal transitions between highway and local roads.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 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?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. 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 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 19 significant decision points across 220.1 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 2.6 miles (US 60): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,656 ft640 ft
Total Climb
1,016 ft
Total Descent
64 ft
Highest Point
1,656 ft
~220.1 mi in
Elevation Range
1,016 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 Weatherford, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City and Kilpatrick Turnpike West.
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 3h 59m. Total distance: 220.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
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 $5.51 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 11 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 Weatherford, 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 11 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (US 60): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; 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.
Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Weatherford, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
