Traveling from Eufaula to Tulsa covers 82.4 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 36 minutes behind the wheel. Because this is a relatively short trip, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Your route takes you through the Great Plains, utilizing the Colonel Harold D. Pinney, U.S. Army Highway, the Muskogee Turnpike, and the Broken Arrow Expressway. Budgeting around $13 for fuel should be sufficient for this straightforward journey. Whether you are heading north for business or a quick getaway, the trip offers a practical, efficient connection between these two Oklahoma locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.2 miles from Eufaula, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Colonel Harold D. Pinney, U.S. Army Highway
33.2 mi
37m
Muskogee Turnpike
25.3 mi
23m
Broken Arrow Expressway
10.5 mi
12m
Disabled American Veterans Highway
3.4 mi
3m
North 32nd Street
3.4 mi
5m
Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge
2.9 mi
3m
North Main Street
1.4 mi
2m
South Boston Avenue East
0.7 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Colonel Harold D. Pinney, U.S. Army Highway
— 33.2 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eufaula, OK and Tulsa, OK.
1
Start on OK 9; US 69 Business
1.4 mi·2 min·North Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp onto US 69 Business
0.5 mi·1 min·US 69 Business
Toward US 69 NorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Merge onto US 69
33 mi·37 min·Colonel Harold D. Pinney, U.S. Army Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on US 62; US 69; OK 16
3.4 mi·5 min·North 32nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 69
2.9 mi·3 min·Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward TulsaUse the left lane.
7
Merge onto OK 351
25 mi·23 min·Muskogee Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on OK 51
3.4 mi·3 min·Disabled American Veterans Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on OK 51
380 ft·5 sec·Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
10
Continue on OK 51
11 mi·12 min·Broken Arrow Expressway
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward Detroit Avenue, DowntownUse the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto East 13th Street South
0.2 mi·28 sec·East 13th Street South
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Turn right onto South Boston Avenue East
0.7 mi·2 min·South Boston Avenue East
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
At end of road, turn left onto East 3rd Street South
0.1 mi·31 sec·East 3rd Street South
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto South Boulder Avenue West
390 ft·15 sec·South Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Arrive at destination
South Boulder Avenue West
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the 82.4-mile trek in one go, so there is no pressure to schedule multiple stops unless you prefer a break. Before you head out, ensure your vehicle is ready for the 1 hour and 36-minute duration, as there are no official stops planned along this specific route. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, though the $13 estimated cost makes it an economical trip to plan. A concrete tip for this route is to stay alert for the transition onto the Broken Arrow Expressway, as traffic patterns often change significantly as you enter the Tulsa area.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.2 miles from Eufaula, OK, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.2 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 18 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.2 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tulsa, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Eufaula, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Eufaula, OK
This is one driving day of about 82.4 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Eufaula, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Colonel Harold D. Pinney, U.S. Army Highway for about 33.2 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 41.5 and 82.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
41.5 mi into trip|~50m in
Turn left toward Tulsa
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Tulsa
7
81.1 mi into trip|~1h 32m in
Take the exit toward Detroit Avenue, 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.
Toward Detroit Avenue, Downtown
6
81.3 mi into trip|~1h 32m in|East 13th Street South
Turn left onto East 13th Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
82.2 mi into trip|~1h 35m in|East 3rd Street South
At end of road, turn left onto East 3rd Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
82.4 mi into trip|~1h 36m in|South Boulder Avenue West
Turn right onto South Boulder Avenue West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.88 one way
$25.76 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$14.14
$28.29
premium
$4.89
$15.86
$31.71
diesel
$5.61
$18.19
$36.39
Estimated Tolls: $1.77
Muskogee Turnpike
(25.3 mi)$1.77
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
$13
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.7
0
$8.65
$3.96
Efficient EV
20.6
0
$7.21
$3.30
EV Truck/SUV
33
0
$11.54
$5.27
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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 15, 2026
Origin
Eufaula, OK
Night
in Eufaula on Saturday
Local time
11:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Tulsa, OK
Night
in Tulsa on Saturday
Local time
11:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
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
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 36m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This mixed drive transitions through varying road types, with about 44% of your journey spent on highways. You will experience a blend of faster-paced turnpike travel and local expressway driving as you approach Tulsa. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, covering 33.2 miles along the Colonel Harold D. Pinney, U.S. Army Highway. Expect the atmosphere behind the wheel to shift from the more open, highway-heavy sections to the busier, more urbanized flow of the Broken Arrow Expressway near your destination. It is a balanced route that avoids the monotony of a single long interstate haul.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.2 mi on Colonel Harold D. Pinney, U.S. Army Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 41.5 miles in.
Driving Effort5/10
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 82.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 41.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 81.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 81.3 miles (East 13th Street South): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 82.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.2 miles on Colonel Harold D. Pinney, U.S. Army Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.77 in tolls one way, starting with Muskogee 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. 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 41.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 81.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 81.3 miles (East 13th Street South): 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.
