Origin
Healdton, OK
Morning in Healdton on Tuesday
Local time
6:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Healdton, OK to Tulsa, OK
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 49m
Distance
192.4 mi
310 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 37m
★
6 AM
3h 50m
8 AM
4h 15m
10 AM
3h 59m
12 PM
3h 56m
3 PM
4h 0m
5 PM
4h 14m
8 PM
3h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Healdton, OK
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Trip Overview
Healdton, OK to Tulsa, OK is 192.4 miles and takes about 3h 49m via Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Oklahoma, traversing the Great Plains region. You'll encounter a mix of highway driving and surface roads, making for a straightforward trip. With just one recommended stop and a manageable duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion without feeling rushed.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
96.2 miles from Healdton, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 42 mi | 40m |
| J. A. Richardson Loop | 32 mi | 37m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 27.2 mi | 30m |
| OK 7 | 17.6 mi | 21m |
| Chickasaw Turnpike | 17.3 mi | 20m |
| East Main Street | 12.9 mi | 14m |
| OK 53 | 10.4 mi | 18m |
| OK 1 | 9.9 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 42 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Healdton, OK and Tulsa, OK.
1
Start on Northwest 4th Street
52 ft
·
4 sec
·
Northwest 4th Street
2
Turn right onto OK 76
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
West Main Street
3
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 53; OK 76
10 mi
·
18 min
·
OK 53; OK 76
4
Take the ramp
426 ft
·
11 sec
5
Merge onto OK 7
13 mi
·
14 min
·
East Main Street
6
Continue on OK 7
18 mi
·
21 min
·
OK 7
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto OK 7 Spur
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Chickasaw Turnpike
8
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 301
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Chickasaw Turnpike
9
At end of road, turn left onto OK 1
9.8 mi
·
12 min
·
OK 1
Use the left / right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto OK 1
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
OK 1
Toward OK 1 East, OK 3 West: Oklahoma City, Seminole, McAlester
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Merge onto OK 1; OK 3
32 mi
·
37 min
·
J. A. Richardson Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on US 377; OK 3E; OK 99
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South Milt Phillips Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on OK 99; US 377
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on OK 99; US 377
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Jim Thorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Continue on OK 99; US 377
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Continue on OK 99; US 377
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
South 8th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit
314 ft
·
7 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
this road
19
Turn slight right
510 ft
·
13 sec
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
20
Merge onto I 44
42 mi
·
40 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on I 44; OK 66
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 244
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Exit 223A
Toward I 244 East, OK 344 North: Tulsa, Sand Springs
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 4C
Toward 7th Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
24
Turn left onto South Lawton Avenue West
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Lawton Avenue West
Use the left lane.
25
Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
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West Heavy Traffic Way South
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
26
Continue on West 2nd Street South
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
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West 2nd Street South
27
At end of road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue
386 ft
·
20 sec
·
South Frisco Avenue
Use the right lane.
28
Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West 3rd Street South
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
29
Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
390 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
30
Arrive at destination
South Boulder Avenue West
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 49m driving time, starting your drive in the morning from Healdton is a good plan, allowing plenty of time to reach Tulsa. The route is under 200 miles, so you have flexibility with stops; consider breaking up the drive with a quick stop around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you transition from the turnpike to surface roads where services might be less frequent. The estimated fuel cost is around $30, so budget accordingly before you depart.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 96.2 miles from Healdton, OK, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42 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 42 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.2 miles or 2h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 12m
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 Healdton, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Healdton, OK
This is one driving day of about 192.4 miles and 3h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Healdton, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 42 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 96.2 miles from Healdton, 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 73 and 192 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
73 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
|
OK 1
Take the exit onto OK 1 toward OK 1 East, OK 3 West: Oklahoma City, Seminole, McAlester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward OK 1 East, OK 3 West: Oklahoma City, Sem...
7
143 mi into trip
|
~2h 57m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
186.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 40m 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
191.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 46m 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
192 mi into trip
|
~3h 48m in
|
South Frisco Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.08 one way
$60.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $33.03 | $66.05 |
| premium | $4.89 | $37.03 | $74.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.48 | $84.96 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.31
Turner Turnpike
(42 mi)
$2.10
Chickasaw Turnpike
(10.7 mi)
$0.75
Chickasaw Turnpike
(6.6 mi)
$0.46
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
$30
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.7 | 0 | $20.20 | $9.24 |
| Efficient EV | 48.1 | 0 | $16.84 | $7.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77 | 0 | $26.94 | $12.31 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Destination
Tulsa, OK
Morning in Tulsa on Tuesday
Local time
6:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
17 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
3h 49m 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?
Just over half of this 192.4-mile drive, about 53%, is on highways. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 42 miles on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. After that, expect a shift to surface roads for the remainder of your trip. The transition from turnpike to surface roads means you'll notice a change in traffic patterns and speed limits.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42 mi on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 73 miles in near OK 1.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 192.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 73 miles (OK 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 143 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 186.6 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.
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.
Between Healdton, OK and Tulsa, OK, road signs point toward Seminole and Mcalester.
Seminole
73 mi in
|
~1h 36m
|
via OK 1
Mcalester
73 mi in
|
~1h 36m
|
via OK 1
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 3h 49m. Total distance: 192.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.31 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 73 miles (OK 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 143 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 186.6 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Tulsa, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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