Connecting Forest Park to Tulsa covers 101.1 miles of Oklahoma terrain, making for a straightforward 1-hour and 32-minute trek. Since both cities reside within the Great Plains, you can expect a consistent landscape throughout the journey. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it requires no overnight stays or complex logistical planning. With an estimated fuel cost of just $15, it remains an incredibly affordable way to travel between these two points. Because there are no designated stops required, you have the freedom to complete the drive in one efficient push.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.6 miles from Forest Park, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 53m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 44
87.7 mi
1h 27m
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
4.7 mi
5m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.6 mi
5m
Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
1.8 mi
2m
Northeast 36th Street
0.7 mi
1m
West 3rd Street South
0.3 mi
1m
Schroeder Avenue
0.2 mi
1m
North Bryant Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 44
— 87.7 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Park, OK and Tulsa, OK.
1
Start on Schroeder Avenue
0.2 mi·1 min·Schroeder Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto Northeast 36th Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Northeast 36th Street
3
Turn right onto North Bryant Avenue
0.2 mi·23 sec·North Bryant Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·16 sec
5
Merge onto I 35
1.8 mi·2 min·Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on I 35
4.6 mi·5 min·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 North, I 44 East, OK 66 EastUse the straight lane.
7
Take the exit onto I 44
88 mi·1 hr 27 min·I 44
Exit 138AToward I 44 East: TulsaUse the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 244
4.7 mi·5 min·Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Exit 223AToward I 244 East, OK 344 North: Tulsa, Sand SpringsUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 4CToward 7th Street, DowntownUse the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto South Lawton Avenue West
0.1 mi·23 sec·South Lawton Avenue West
Use the left lane.
11
Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South
0.1 mi·25 sec·West Heavy Traffic Way South
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
12
Continue on West 2nd Street South
0.1 mi·26 sec·West 2nd Street South
13
At end of road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue
386 ft·20 sec·South Frisco Avenue
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
0.3 mi·1 min·West 3rd Street South
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Turn left 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
Given the 1-hour and 32-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Since the entire 101.1-mile distance can be tackled in one go, there is no need to worry about scheduling rest stops along the way. Your primary focus should be managing the frequent turns inherent to this local road route. Make sure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave, as the $15 budget is quite lean for this distance. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to keep your GPS active and ready, as navigating the turns on local streets requires more frequent navigation checks than a simple highway route would.
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 50.6 miles from Forest Park, OK, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.7 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 22 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.6 miles or 53m 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 25m
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 Forest Park, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Forest Park, OK
This is one driving day of about 101.1 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Forest Park, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 44 for about 87.7 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 7.6 and 100.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
7.6 mi into trip|~10m in|I 44
Take the exit onto I 44 toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 138A
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
9
95.3 mi into trip|~1h 37m 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
100 mi into trip|~1h 43m 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
100.7 mi into trip|~1h 45m in|South Frisco Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
100.8 mi into trip|~1h 45m in|West 3rd Street South
Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.81 one way
$31.61 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$17.35
$34.71
premium
$4.89
$19.46
$38.91
diesel
$5.61
$22.32
$44.64
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.3
0
$10.62
$4.85
Efficient EV
25.3
0
$8.85
$4.04
EV Truck/SUV
40.4
0
$14.15
$6.47
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Forest Park, OK
Late night
in Forest Park on Sunday
Local time
2:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Tulsa, OK
Late night
in Tulsa on Sunday
Local time
2:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Bristow, OK
51 mi in
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
17 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 47m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This journey is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate sprint. You will navigate via Northeast 36th Street, North Bryant Avenue, and the Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, which places the highway share at 0%. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, you should prepare for a more hands-on driving experience that demands your full attention. The lack of highway stretches means you will not be settling into a monotonous cruise control pace. Instead, expect a steady, winding path that keeps you engaged with the local road network from start to finish.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 87.7 mi on I 44.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.6 miles in near I 44.
Driving Effort6/10
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 101.1 miles you will encounter 13 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 7.6 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 95.3 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; at 100 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,219 ft718 ft
Total Climb
135 ft
Total Descent
632 ft
Highest Point
1,219 ft
Elevation Range
501 ft
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 Forest Park, OK to Tulsa, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Sand Springs along the way.
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 47m. Total distance: 101.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 87.7 miles on I 44. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 7.6 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 95.3 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; at 100 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tulsa, OK before heading back.
