Origin
Cleveland, OK
Late night in Cleveland on Tuesday
Local time
4:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cleveland, OK to Tulsa, OK
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
33.4 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cleveland, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Cleveland and Tulsa, Oklahoma, this 33.9-mile journey is a straightforward trek across the Great Plains. Clocking in at approximately 35 minutes, the route is perfectly suited for a quick day trip rather than an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via West Pawnee Street, North Division Street, and West Caddo Street to reach your destination. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly affordable commute that offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule. Whether you are heading into the city for business or leisure, the short duration makes it easy to complete the round trip in a single afternoon.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sand Springs Expressway | 14.1 mi | 15m |
| Keystone Expressway | 8.3 mi | 8m |
| US 64 | 7 mi | 8m |
| North Broadway Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Jerald Warden Memorial Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| West Archer Street North | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| North Boulder Avenue West | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Pawnee Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sand Springs Expressway
— 14.1 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, OK and Tulsa, OK.
1
Start on this road
95 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto West Pawnee Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Pawnee Street
3
Turn right onto OK 99
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broadway Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 64
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
US 64
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 64
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 64
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Take the ramp onto US 64
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 64
7
Merge onto US 64; US 412
4.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 64; US 412
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 64; US 412
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 64; US 412
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Quanah Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto North Quanah Avenue
451 ft
·
22 sec
·
North Quanah Avenue
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto West Archer Street North
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Archer Street North
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto North Boulder Avenue West
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Arrive at destination
South Boulder Avenue West
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 33.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
OK 99 / North Broadway Street
Turn right onto OK 99 / North Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
32.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward Quanah Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Quanah Avenue
7
32.4 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
North Quanah Avenue
Turn right onto North Quanah Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
32.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
West Archer Street North
Turn left onto West Archer Street North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
33.2 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
North Boulder Avenue West
Turn right onto North Boulder Avenue West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.22 one way
$10.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.73 | $11.47 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.37 | $14.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Tulsa, OK
Late night in Tulsa on Tuesday
Local time
4:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
41m 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 turn-heavy local drive that keeps you focused on the road rather than a monotonous interstate grind. Since the highway share for this route is 0%, you won't be dealing with high-speed freeway traffic during your 35-minute transit. The entire journey consists of local roads, meaning there is no single long-distance stretch to settle into; the longest stretch of 0 miles on West Pawnee Street reflects the frequent turns you will navigate. You will experience a steady, localized pace as you transition between these Oklahoma communities, so keep your eyes on the navigation to manage the constant adjustments required by the local grid.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.1 mi on Sand Springs Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sand Springs Expressway and Keystone Expressway. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near OK 99 / North Broadway Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 33.4 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.1 miles (OK 99 / North Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.4 miles (North Quanah Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Cleveland, OK
Full guide →Founded 1893
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 41m. Total distance: 33.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.1 miles on Sand Springs Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles (OK 99 / North Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.4 miles (North Quanah Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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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