Origin
Fairfax, OK
Night in Fairfax on Saturday
Local time
11:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairfax, 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 29m
Distance
77 mi
124 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairfax, OK
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 77-mile drive from Fairfax, OK to Tulsa, OK takes approximately 1 hour and 29 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily be on the Cimarron Turnpike, North Main Street, and the Sand Springs Expressway. With a projected fuel cost of around $12, this highway-focused journey is an economical option for getting between these two points within the Great Plains region. The route is efficient and direct, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Consider this a practical and quick connection rather than an extensive scenic expedition.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cimarron Turnpike | 22 mi | 20m |
| North Main Street | 21.1 mi | 27m |
| Sand Springs Expressway | 14.1 mi | 15m |
| Keystone Expressway | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| OK 18 | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| US 64 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Jerald Warden Memorial Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| West Archer Street North | 0.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Cimarron Turnpike
— 22 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfax, OK and Tulsa, OK.
1
Start on OK 18
21 mi
·
27 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn slight left onto US 64; OK 18
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 64; OK 18
3
Turn slight right onto OK 18
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
OK 18
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 412 East: Tulsa
5
Merge onto US 412
22 mi
·
20 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 412
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 64; US 412
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 64; US 412
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 64; US 412
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Quanah Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto North Quanah Avenue
451 ft
·
22 sec
·
North Quanah Avenue
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto West Archer Street North
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Archer Street North
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto North Boulder Avenue West
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
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
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.5 miles from Fairfax, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 29.5 and 76.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
29.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the ramp toward US 412 East: Tulsa
Navigation decision point
Toward US 412 East: Tulsa
6
75.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m 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
76 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
North Quanah Avenue
Turn right onto North Quanah Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
76.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
West Archer Street North
Turn left onto West Archer Street North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
76.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m 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
$12.04 one way
$24.08 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.22 | $26.43 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.82 | $29.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.00 | $34.00 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.10
Cimarron Turnpike
(22 mi)
$1.10
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$1
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.08 | $3.70 |
| Efficient EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.74 | $3.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.78 | $4.93 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Night in Tulsa on Saturday
Local time
11:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
4 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
1h 29m 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 highly highway-focused experience, with 69% of your journey on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22 miles on the Cimarron Turnpike, allowing for a consistent pace. This route prioritizes efficiency over varied terrain, meaning you'll likely experience a steady drive with minimal complexity. As you approach Tulsa, the roads will transition to more urban expressways, signaling your arrival in the city. It's a drive built for smooth progress.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22 mi on Cimarron Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Cimarron Turnpike and North Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 29.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 29m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 29.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 75.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 76 miles (North Quanah Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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 29m. Total distance: 77 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22 miles on Cimarron Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.10 in tolls one way, starting with Cimarron 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 29.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 75.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 76 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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