Origin
Kiefer, OK
Late night in Kiefer on Sunday
Local time
2:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kiefer, 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
27m
Distance
18.2 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kiefer, OK
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Trip Overview
Kiefer, OK to Tulsa, OK is 18.2 miles and takes about 27m via Okmulgee Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region, making for a straightforward drive. With a minimal distance and duration, it’s a convenient option for local travel or connecting to larger journeys. Given the quick travel time, you’ll likely find this route offers little in the way of extended scenic variety but excels in practicality and ease of navigation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Okmulgee Expressway | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| Okmulgee Beeline | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Indiana Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| West 151st Street South | 1 mi | 1m |
| West 3rd Street South | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West Heavy Traffic Way South | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Lawton Avenue West | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Okmulgee Expressway
— 7.2 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kiefer, OK and Tulsa, OK.
1
Start on Main Street
37 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Indiana Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Indiana Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on OK 67
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 151st Street South
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward US 75 North: Tulsa
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto US 75
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Okmulgee Beeline
Toward US 75 North: Tulsa
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 75
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Okmulgee Expressway
Toward US 75 North: Tulsa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 244; US 75
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Toward US 75 North, I 244 East: Downtown Tulsa
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 4C
Toward 7th Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto South Lawton Avenue West
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Lawton Avenue West
Use the left lane.
10
Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Heavy Traffic Way South
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
11
Continue on West 2nd Street South
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West 2nd Street South
12
At end of road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue
386 ft
·
20 sec
·
South Frisco Avenue
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West 3rd Street South
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
390 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Arrive at destination
South Boulder Avenue West
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 17.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Turn left toward US 75 North: Tulsa
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 75 North: Tulsa
7
14.9 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
17.1 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
17.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
South Frisco Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
17.8 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
$2.85 one way
$5.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.12 | $6.25 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Late night in Tulsa on Sunday
Local time
2:53 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
15 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
27m 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?
This drive presents a mixed profile, with 51% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches of faster-paced road, including a significant 7.2-mile segment on the Okmulgee Expressway. The route incorporates parts of the Okmulgee Beeline and Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway, suggesting a blend of urban access and main thoroughfare driving. Expect a relatively smooth and direct experience, typical of connecting nearby towns within Oklahoma.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.2 mi on Okmulgee Expressway.
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 3 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 18.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 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 17.1 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 Kiefer, OK to Tulsa, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
17.1 mi in
|
~23m
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 27m. Total distance: 18.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.2 miles on Okmulgee Expressway. 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 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 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 17.1 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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