Connecting Henryetta to Bartlesville, this 96.9-mile journey across Oklahoma’s Great Plains is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 2 hours and 6 minutes. Since the entire drive stays within the same region, you can easily complete this as a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stop. Budgeting approximately $15 for fuel should cover your needs for the one-way transit. Navigating this route involves primarily using US 75, the Cherokee Expressway, and the Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway. It is a practical path for travelers looking to move efficiently between these two cities, offering a predictable experience that fits well into a busy weekend schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48.5 miles from Henryetta, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 3m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 75
16 mi
17m
Cherokee Expressway
14.5 mi
17m
Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
13.8 mi
16m
Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
10.7 mi
12m
Okmulgee Beeline
9.8 mi
12m
Okmulgee Expressway
7.2 mi
8m
Chapelle Family Memorial Highway
5.6 mi
7m
South Wood Drive
5.1 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
US 75
— 16 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Henryetta, OK and Bartlesville, OK.
1
Start on I 40 Business; US 62 Business; US 75 Business
0.6 mi·1 min·West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto US 62; US 75
1.4 mi·2 min·US 62; US 75
Toward US 62 East, US 75 North: Okmulgee, TulsaUse the straight / left lanes.
3
Continue on US 62; US 75
10 mi·12 min·Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
Toward US 62 East, US 75 North: Okmulgee, TulsaUse the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 62; US 75
5.1 mi·9 min·South Wood Drive
Toward US 62 East, US 75 North: Okmulgee, TulsaUse the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 75
0.5 mi·35 sec·Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
Toward US 75 North: TulsaUse the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 75
14 mi·16 min·Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
Toward US 75 North: TulsaUse the straight / sharp right lanes.
7
Continue on US 75
9.8 mi·12 min·Okmulgee Beeline
Toward US 75 North: TulsaUse the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 75
7.2 mi·8 min·Okmulgee Expressway
Toward US 75 North: TulsaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 244; US 75
4.0 mi·5 min·Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Toward US 75 North, I 244 East: Downtown TulsaUse the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi·9 sec
Exit 6BToward US 75: Bartlesville, OkmulgeeUse the slight left lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·33 sec
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the left lane.
12
Merge onto US 75
5.6 mi·7 min·Chapelle Family Memorial Highway
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 75
15 mi·17 min·Cherokee Expressway
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 75
0.8 mi·57 sec·US 75
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on US 75
1.6 mi·1 min·US 75
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 75
1.0 mi·1 min·US 75
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on US 75
1.2 mi·1 min·US 75
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 75
11 mi·12 min·US 75
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on US 75
3.0 mi·4 min·Southeast Washington Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto Price Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Price Road
Use the left lane.
21
Enter roundabout onto Silver Lake Road
31 ft·0 sec·Silver Lake Road
22
Continue on Silver Lake Road
2.0 mi·3 min·Silver Lake Road
23
Turn left onto US 60
1.4 mi·2 min·Southeast Adams Boulevard
24
Continue on US 60
403 ft·15 sec·West Adams Boulevard
25
Turn right onto South Keeler Avenue
173 ft·11 sec·South Keeler Avenue
26
Turn left
66 ft·10 sec
27
Turn left
383 ft·28 sec
28
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Planning your departure is simple since the 96.9-mile distance offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule. Because there are no mandatory stops required to reach your destination, you can easily drive the full 2 hours and 6 minutes in one go if you prefer to maintain momentum. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Henryetta to ensure you stay within your $15 budget, as gas prices can fluctuate. Given the mix of roads, stay alert when transitioning onto the Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway, as road conditions can change slightly during that segment. This direct path is best tackled in the morning to maximize your time in Bartlesville once you arrive.
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 48.5 miles from Henryetta, OK, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16 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 21 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.5 miles or 1h 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 1h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bartlesville, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Henryetta, 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 Henryetta, OK
This is one driving day of about 96.9 miles and 2h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Henryetta, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 75 for about 16 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 24
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 53.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|US 62; US 75
Turn left onto US 62; US 75 toward US 62 East, US 75 North: Okmulgee, Tulsa
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward US 62 East, US 75 North: Okmulgee, Tulsa
7
48.6 mi into trip|~1h 4m in|I 244; US 75 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Merge onto I 244; US 75 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway toward US 75 North, I 244 East: Downtown Tulsa
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 75 North, I 244 East: Downtown Tulsa
8
52.6 mi into trip|~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward US 75: Bartlesville, Okmulgee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 6B
Toward US 75: Bartlesville, Okmulgee
7
52.7 mi into trip|~1h 9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
6
53.1 mi into trip|~1h 10m in|US 75 / Chapelle Family Memorial Highway
Merge onto US 75 / Chapelle Family Memorial Highway toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.15 one way
$30.30 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$16.63
$33.27
premium
$4.89
$18.65
$37.30
diesel
$5.61
$21.39
$42.79
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.1
0
$10.17
$4.65
Efficient EV
24.2
0
$8.48
$3.88
EV Truck/SUV
38.8
0
$13.57
$6.20
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Henryetta, OK
Night
in Henryetta on Saturday
Local time
11:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bartlesville, OK
Night
in Bartlesville on Saturday
Local time
11:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
19 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
2h 6m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience that transitions through various road types as you head north. Roughly 55% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a balance between speed and steady travel. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 16 miles on US 75, which allows you to settle into a comfortable rhythm behind the wheel. Because this is a mixed drive, the road conditions shift between highway speeds and more standard roadway transit. The route avoids the monotony of a single interstate grind, instead offering a varied pace that keeps the journey engaging from start to finish.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16 mi on US 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 0.6 miles in near US 62; US 75.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 96.9 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 0.6 miles (US 62; US 75): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.6 miles (I 244; US 75 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.6 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.
Between Henryetta, OK and Bartlesville, OK, road signs point toward Tulsa and Okmulgee.
Tulsa
12.2 mi in|~16m|via US 62; US 75
Okmulgee
52.6 mi in|~1h 9m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 6m. Total distance: 96.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16 miles on US 75. 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 Bartlesville, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 62; US 75): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.6 miles (I 244; US 75 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.6 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 Bartlesville, OK before heading back.
