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Trip from Chelsea, OK to Oklahoma City, OK

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 47m

Distance

151.9 mi

244 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 37m ★
6 AM
2h 48m
8 AM
3h 10m
10 AM
2h 55m
12 PM
2h 53m
3 PM
2h 56m
5 PM
3h 8m
8 PM
2h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Chelsea, OK, OK

Chelsea, OK

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city and state capital of Oklahoma, United States

Oklahoma City, OK

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Trip Overview

Embark on a straightforward 151.9-mile journey from Chelsea, Oklahoma, to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, a drive that typically takes about 2 hours and 47 minutes. This route is designed for a single day of travel, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. You'll primarily be on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Skelly Bypass, and Will Rogers Turnpike, with a significant 70% of the drive on highways. Expect a fuel cost of around $24 for this trip. Traveling within the Great Plains region, this drive offers a direct path through the landscape.

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

76 miles from Chelsea, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike 86.6 mi 1h 25m
Skelly Bypass 15 mi 18m
Will Rogers Turnpike 12.3 mi 12m
Clem McSpadden Highway 10.2 mi 12m
Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways 5.7 mi 6m
I 44 5.6 mi 7m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway 4.5 mi 5m
Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway 2.9 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike — 86.6 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chelsea, OK and Oklahoma City, OK.

1

Start on OK 28

0.2 mi · 37 sec · West 6th Street
2

Turn right onto OK 66; OK 28; US Historic 66

0.5 mi · 50 sec · Walnut Street
3

Continue on OK 66; OK 28; US Historic 66

5.7 mi · 6 min · Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways
Use the straight lane.
4

Continue on OK 66; US Historic 66

10 mi · 12 min · Clem McSpadden Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Turn left onto CR S4160

2.0 mi · 3 min · North Sioux Avenue
6

Continue on Maiden Lane

359 ft · 9 sec · Maiden Lane
7

Turn right onto East 9th Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · East 9th Street
8

At end of road, turn left onto North Dorothy Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Dorothy Avenue
9

At end of road, turn left onto OK 20

0.3 mi · 32 sec · East Will Rogers Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
10

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · this road
12

Turn slight right

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 44 West: Tulsa
13

Merge onto I 44

12 mi · 12 min · Will Rogers Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
14

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44

5.1 mi · 6 min · I 44
Exit 34 Toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 44; OK 66

14 mi · 17 min · Skelly Bypass
Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Sapulpa, Oklahoma City Use the slight left lane.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 44; OK 66

1.1 mi · 1 min · Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on I 44

87 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit onto I 44

0.5 mi · 58 sec · I 44
Toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton Use the straight / slight left lanes.
19

Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66

4.2 mi · 4 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
20

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35

0.4 mi · 26 sec · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 South: Dallas Use the slight left lane.
21

Continue on I 35

2.9 mi · 3 min · Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
22

Continue on I 35

2.5 mi · 3 min · Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
23

Continue on I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270

0.9 mi · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway
24

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 270

0.4 mi · 26 sec · Crosstown Expressway
Exit 126 Toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond, Amarillo Use the straight lane.
25

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 39 sec
Exit 151A Toward Oklahoma City Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Turn straight onto Oklahoma City Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Oklahoma City Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
27

Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard

0.3 mi · 41 sec · South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
Use the right lane.
28

Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue

0.2 mi · 26 sec · West Sheridan Avenue
Use the left lane.
29

Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue

416 ft · 14 sec · North Robinson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
30

Arrive at destination

North Robinson Avenue

Trip Plan

With a duration of under three hours, this 151.9-mile trip from Chelsea to Oklahoma City is easily manageable in a single day. You can depart at your convenience, but an early morning start will allow for a relaxed pace and potential for a brief stop. Given the longest stretch is over 86 miles on the turnpike, plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly, perhaps around the halfway point. The fuel cost is estimated at $24, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before leaving Chelsea.

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 76 miles from Chelsea, OK, or about 1h 27m 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 33 miles or 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 76 miles or 1h 27m 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 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oklahoma City, OK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Chelsea, 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 Chelsea, OK

This is one driving day of about 151.9 miles and 2h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Chelsea, 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.

Downtown Glenpool, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Glenpool, OK

76 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

Catoosa, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Glenpool, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76 miles from Chelsea, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.6 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

EVgo Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 146.2

Edmond, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 78.7

Bristow, OK

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 78.7

Bristow, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 112.4

Chandler, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 45

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 146.2

Edmond, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 146.2

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 56.2

Tulsa, Oklahoma

+18668167584

Visit website

Bricktown River Walk Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 157.4

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: 4:30 am–11 pm

+14052353500

Visit website

Scissortail Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 157.4

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+14054456277

Visit website

Oklahoma State Capitol

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 157.4

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14055213356

Visit website

Science Museum Oklahoma

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 146.2

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+14056026664

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 19 and 150.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
19 mi into trip | ~25m in | OK 20 / East Will Rogers Boulevard

At end of road, turn left onto OK 20 / East Will Rogers Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
7
19.3 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the ramp toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
9
32.2 mi into trip | ~39m in | I 44

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 34 Toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tuls...
8
37.3 mi into trip | ~46m in | I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass

Keep slight left at fork onto I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Sapulpa, Oklahoma City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Sapulpa, Oklahoma...
9
150.1 mi into trip | ~2h 44m in | I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond, Amarillo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Exit 126 Toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.75 one way

$47.50 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $26.07 $52.15
premium $4.89 $29.23 $58.46
diesel $5.61 $33.54 $67.08

Estimated Tolls: $4.94

Turner Turnpike (86.6 mi) $4.33
Will Rogers Turnpike (12.3 mi) $0.61

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

$24

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 45.6 0 $15.95 $7.29
Efficient EV 38 0 $13.29 $6.08
EV Truck/SUV 60.8 0 $21.27 $9.72

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (66% 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 Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Chelsea, OK

Night in Chelsea on Saturday

Local time

11:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oklahoma City, OK

Night in Oklahoma City on Saturday

Local time

11:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 14 to 23 mph 22% chance Live forecast

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

8 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 47m 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?

This drive is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with 70% of the 151.9 miles utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 86.6 miles on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. While the profile suggests a highway drive, be prepared for the occasional transition between these main roads. The character is less about winding backroads and more about efficient travel between points.

70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 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?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Skelly Bypass. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19 miles in near OK 20 / East Will Rogers Boulevard.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 151.9 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 19 miles (OK 20 / East Will Rogers Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.2 miles (I 44): 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.

Between Chelsea, OK and Oklahoma City, OK, road signs point toward Joplin and Lawton.

Joplin

19.3 mi in | ~26m

Lawton

138.9 mi in | ~2h 30m | via I 44

About the Cities

Arriving in Oklahoma City, OK

Full guide →

Oklahoma City is the capital and principal city of the state of Oklahoma in the central Frontier Country region of the state. The sprawling city and its suburbs offer multiple sports venues, museums, regional food, and a mix of Native American and cowboy culture.

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 2h 47m. Total distance: 151.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

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 $4.94 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 Oklahoma City, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 19 miles (OK 20 / East Will Rogers Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.2 miles (I 44): 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 Oklahoma City, 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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