Origin
Fort Gibson, OK
Morning in Fort Gibson on Sunday
Local time
9:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Gibson, 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
Distance
53.7 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Gibson, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from the historic surroundings of Fort Gibson to the urban center of Tulsa, this 53.7-mile journey is an ideal day trip. You can expect to reach your destination in about an hour, making it a highly efficient connection within the Great Plains region. Budgeting approximately $8 for fuel is enough to cover the entire distance comfortably. Because the drive is short, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay or complex logistics. It is a straightforward, highway-focused route that prioritizes speed and convenience over scenic detours. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a day of exploring, this trip is designed to get you there without unnecessary hassle.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Muskogee Turnpike | 33.5 mi | 31m |
| Broken Arrow Expressway | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| Disabled American Veterans Highway | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| Veteran's Memorial Highway | 2 mi | 2m |
| West Poplar Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Georgetown Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Boston Avenue East | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| West Hickory Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Muskogee Turnpike
— 33.5 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Gibson, OK and Tulsa, OK.
1
Start on OK 80
266 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Lee Street
2
Turn left onto West Hickory Avenue
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Hickory Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto North Scott Street
436 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Scott Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto West Poplar Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Poplar Street
5
Continue on North Georgetown Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Georgetown Road
6
Turn right onto US 62
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward OK 165 North: Port of Muskogee, Tulsa, USS Batfish
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto OK 165; OK 351
33 mi
·
31 min
·
Muskogee Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on OK 51
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Disabled American Veterans Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on OK 51
380 ft
·
5 sec
·
Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
11
Continue on OK 51
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Broken Arrow Expressway
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward Detroit Avenue, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto East 13th Street South
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
East 13th Street South
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn right onto South Boston Avenue East
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Boston Avenue East
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
At end of road, turn left onto East 3rd Street South
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
East 3rd Street South
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto South Boulder Avenue West
390 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
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
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.9 miles from Fort Gibson, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 53.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Scott Street
At end of road, turn left onto North Scott Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
4.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward OK 165 North: Port of Muskogee, Tulsa, USS Batfish
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward OK 165 North: Port of Muskogee, Tulsa, U...
7
52.4 mi into trip
|
~56m 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
7
53.5 mi into trip
|
~59m 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
53.7 mi into trip
|
~59m 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
$8.40 one way
$16.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.22 | $18.44 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.33 | $20.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.86 | $23.71 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.34
Muskogee Turnpike
(33.5 mi)
$2.34
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$2
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.52 | $3.44 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Morning in Tulsa on Sunday
Local time
9:38 AM
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
3 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 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 efficient experience behind the wheel, as 82% of this route consists of highway driving. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Muskogee Turnpike, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 33.5 miles. The path transitions from open road to the more controlled flow of the Broken Arrow Expressway and the Disabled American Veterans Highway as you approach the city. This is not a winding, technical route; instead, it offers a consistent, steady pace that allows for predictable travel times. You will find the road character to be functional and direct, shifting from the quiet outskirts of Fort Gibson directly into the infrastructure of Tulsa.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.5 mi on Muskogee Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Muskogee Turnpike and Broken Arrow Expressway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near North Scott Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 53.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.3 miles (North Scott Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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 Fort Gibson, OK to Tulsa, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Uss Batfish along the way.
Uss Batfish
4.5 mi in
|
~6m
About the Cities
Starting in Fort Gibson, OK
Full guide →Fort Gibson is a town in the Green Country Region of Oklahoma, dating from 1824. This is the longest-lived town from Indian Territory days and was originally the planned site for the Capitol of the State of Sequoyah that never was.
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. Total distance: 53.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.5 miles on Muskogee Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.34 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.
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 0.3 miles (North Scott Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 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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