If you are looking for a straightforward connection between Guthrie and Tulsa, this 90.3-mile trip is an ideal candidate for a quick day excursion. Expect to spend approximately 1 hour and 52 minutes behind the wheel as you traverse the Great Plains. The journey primarily utilizes OK 33 and the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, making it a highly efficient transit rather than a multi-day expedition. Budgeting around $14 for fuel will cover your transit costs comfortably. Because of the manageable distance, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay, allowing you the flexibility to complete the trip in a single day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.2 miles from Guthrie, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 56m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
OK 33
60.9 mi
1h 11m
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
10.4 mi
9m
East Main Street
5.2 mi
7m
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
4.7 mi
5m
East Noble Avenue
2.7 mi
5m
West Broadway Street
2.7 mi
5m
Skelly Bypass
1.2 mi
1m
West North Street
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
OK 33
— 60.9 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Guthrie, OK and Tulsa, OK.
1
Start on US 77
431 ft·18 sec·North Division Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto OK 33; US 77
2.7 mi·5 min·East Noble Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on OK 33
37 mi·43 min·OK 33
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto North Noble Avenue
204 ft·5 sec·North Noble Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Turn right onto West North Street
0.6 mi·1 min·West North Street
6
Continue on East Main Street
0.4 mi·36 sec·East Main Street
7
Continue on East North Street
0.5 mi·53 sec·East North Street
8
At end of road, turn left onto OK 33; CR EW71
4.8 mi·6 min·East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on OK 33; CR EW71
1.9 mi·2 min·OK 33; CR EW71
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on OK 33; OK 99
2.7 mi·5 min·West Broadway Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on OK 33
0.4 mi·27 sec·OK 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on OK 33
1.2 mi·1 min·OK 33
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Continue on OK 33
6.0 mi·6 min·OK 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on OK 33
14 mi·16 min·OK 33
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Turn left
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward I 44 East: TulsaUse the left lane.
16
Merge onto I 44
10 mi·9 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on I 44; OK 66
1.2 mi·1 min·Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
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.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 4CToward 7th Street, DowntownUse the slight right lane.
20
Turn left onto South Lawton Avenue West
0.1 mi·23 sec·South Lawton Avenue West
Use the left lane.
21
Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South
0.1 mi·25 sec·West Heavy Traffic Way South
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
22
Continue on West 2nd Street South
0.1 mi·26 sec·West 2nd Street South
23
At end of road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue
386 ft·20 sec·South Frisco Avenue
Use the right lane.
24
Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
0.3 mi·1 min·West 3rd Street South
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
25
Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
390 ft·15 sec·South Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
26
Arrive at destination
South Boulder Avenue West
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the 90.3-mile run in under two hours, so aim to leave during off-peak hours to ensure the smoothest transit. Because the route is direct and requires no mandatory stops, you can easily handle the entire distance in one sitting without needing a formal break. Keep your fuel budget of $14 in mind, and ensure your tank is topped off before hitting the turnpike segments to avoid any mid-route stress. Prioritizing a steady pace on the 60.9-mile stretch of OK 33 will keep your travel time predictable and efficient.
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 45.2 miles from Guthrie, OK, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.9 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 20 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.2 miles or 56m 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 33m
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 Guthrie, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Guthrie, OK
This is one driving day of about 90.3 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Guthrie, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on OK 33 for about 60.9 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 72.7 and 90 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
72.7 mi into trip|~1h 31m in
Turn left toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
9
84.5 mi into trip|~1h 43m 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
89.2 mi into trip|~1h 49m 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
89.9 mi into trip|~1h 50m in|South Frisco Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
90 mi into trip|~1h 51m 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
$14.12 one way
$28.23 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$15.50
$31.00
premium
$4.89
$17.38
$34.75
diesel
$5.61
$19.94
$39.87
Estimated Tolls: $0.52
Turner Turnpike
(10.4 mi)$0.52
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
$14
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.6 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
27.1
0
$9.48
$4.33
Efficient EV
22.6
0
$7.90
$3.61
EV Truck/SUV
36.1
0
$12.64
$5.78
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Guthrie, OK
Late night
in Guthrie on Sunday
Local time
1:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Tulsa, OK
Late night
in Tulsa on Sunday
Local time
1:02 AM
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
18 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 52m 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 drive is heavily highway-focused, with 84% of the route dedicated to high-speed travel. You will spend the bulk of your time on the road tackling a 60.9-mile stretch along OK 33, which provides the longest uninterrupted segment of the journey. The experience shifts from local roads like East Main Street to the more structured environment of the Turner Turnpike as you progress toward your destination. Expect a consistent, predictable pace that favors efficiency over technical maneuvering. It is a functional drive designed to get you from point A to point B with minimal friction.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60.9 mi on OK 33.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OK 33 and Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 72.7 miles in.
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 90.3 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 72.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 84.5 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 89.2 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.
On the drive from Guthrie, 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 52m. Total distance: 90.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 60.9 miles on OK 33. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.52 in tolls one way, starting with Turner 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 72.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 84.5 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 89.2 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.
