Origin
Boley, OK
Late night in Boley on Sunday
Local time
1:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boley, OK to Tulsa, 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 16m
Distance
64.4 mi
104 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boley, OK
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 64.4-mile drive from Boley, Oklahoma, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, is an easy one-day trip, taking about 1 hour and 16 minutes. You'll spend most of your time on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, with shorter segments on OK 48 and US 62, making it a highway-focused experience. The estimated fuel cost is around $10, and with no specific stops recommended, you can easily complete this journey in a single go. Both your origin and destination are within the Great Plains region, so expect consistent prairie landscapes throughout.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 24.8 mi | 23m |
| OK 48 | 24.6 mi | 29m |
| US 62 | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Skelly Bypass | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| US Historic 66 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Pecan Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 24.8 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boley, OK and Tulsa, OK.
1
Start on Pecan Street
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Pecan Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 62
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
US 62
3
Turn sharp left onto OK 48
25 mi
·
29 min
·
OK 48
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto OK 16; OK 48
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
East 1st Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto OK 16; OK 48
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Continue on US Historic 66; OK 48; OK 66
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
US Historic 66; OK 48; OK 66
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 44
25 mi
·
23 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on I 44; OK 66
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 244
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Exit 223A
Toward I 244 East, OK 344 North: Tulsa, Sand Springs
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 4C
Toward 7th Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto South Lawton Avenue West
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Lawton Avenue West
Use the left lane.
14
Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Heavy Traffic Way South
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
15
Continue on West 2nd Street South
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West 2nd Street South
16
At end of road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue
386 ft
·
20 sec
·
South Frisco Avenue
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West 3rd Street South
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
390 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
19
Arrive at destination
South Boulder Avenue West
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.2 miles from Boley, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 6.1 and 64 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
6.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
OK 48
Turn sharp left onto OK 48
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
32.4 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
9
58.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway toward I 244 East, OK 344 North: Tulsa, Sand Springs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 223A
Toward I 244 East, OK 344 North: Tulsa, Sand Sp...
8
63.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward 7th Street, Downtown
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 4C
Toward 7th Street, Downtown
7
64 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
South Frisco Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.07 one way
$20.14 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.05 | $22.11 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.39 | $24.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.22 | $28.44 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.24
Turner Turnpike
(24.8 mi)
$1.24
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$1
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.76 | $3.09 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.02 | $4.12 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Tulsa, OK
Late night in Tulsa on Sunday
Local time
1:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Bristow, OK
32 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
14 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 16m 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?
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this route, with 93% of the drive taking place on major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 24.8 miles on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. This highway-focused profile means you'll likely experience consistent speeds and minimal traffic interruptions for much of the journey. While primarily highway, the inclusion of OK 48 and US 62 might introduce slightly more varied driving conditions as you approach Tulsa.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.8 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 OK 48. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.1 miles in near OK 48.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.4 miles you will encounter 14 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 6.1 miles (OK 48): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.6 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.
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 Boley, OK to Tulsa, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Sand Springs along the way.
Sand Springs
58.6 mi in
|
~1h 7m
|
via I 244
About the Cities
Arriving in Tulsa, OK
Full guide →Tulsa calls itself the "Oil Capital of the World." Here, the age of the oil boom found its center. A small town by US standards, metropolitan luxuries such as theater, fine dining, nightlife, and shopping are found in a state known for sparsely populated farming communities. The picturesque downtown is surrounded by rolling hills covered with prairie grasses and ancient forests, a first impression that soon reveals world-class architecture and museums of art, miles of biking and walking trails, and huge parks. With a wealth of iconic sights and neighborhoods to explore, a trip to Tulsa can easily fit several weeks of touring.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 64.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.8 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.24 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.
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 Tulsa, 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 6.1 miles (OK 48): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.6 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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tulsa, 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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