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Trip from Langston, 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 38m

Distance

78.9 mi

127 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 31m ★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Langston, OK, OK

Langston, OK

cottonbro studio

Trip Overview

Connecting Langston to Tulsa is a straightforward 78.9-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 38 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You will primarily navigate via OK 33, the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, and East Main Street, keeping the logistics simple for your travel plans. Expect to spend roughly $12 on fuel for the trip, making it an affordable trek across the Great Plains. Since both locations sit within the same region, you won't experience drastic shifts in landscape, allowing for a consistent driving experience from start to finish.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

39.5 miles from Langston, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
OK 33 51.5 mi 1h 1m
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
West Broadway Street 2.7 mi 5m
Skelly Bypass 1.2 mi 1m
West North Street 0.6 mi 1m
Sammy Davis Jr Drive 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: OK 33 — 51.5 mi, about 1h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Langston, OK and Tulsa, OK.

1

Start on West Turner Street

271 ft · 10 sec · West Turner Street
2

Turn left onto North Lincoln

394 ft · 8 sec · North Lincoln
3

Turn right onto Sammy Davis Jr Drive

0.6 mi · 1 min · Sammy Davis Jr Drive
4

Turn right onto OK 33

28 mi · 33 min · OK 33
Use the straight / left lanes.
5

Turn left onto North Noble Avenue

204 ft · 5 sec · North Noble Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
6

Turn right onto West North Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West North Street
7

Continue on East Main Street

0.4 mi · 36 sec · East Main Street
8

Continue on East North Street

0.5 mi · 53 sec · East North Street
9

At end of road, turn left onto OK 33; CR EW71

4.8 mi · 6 min · East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Continue on OK 33; CR EW71

1.9 mi · 2 min · OK 33; CR EW71
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on OK 33; OK 99

2.7 mi · 5 min · West Broadway Street
Use the straight lane.
12

Continue on OK 33

0.4 mi · 27 sec · OK 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on OK 33

1.2 mi · 1 min · OK 33
Use the straight / left lanes.
14

Continue on OK 33

6.0 mi · 6 min · OK 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on OK 33

14 mi · 16 min · OK 33
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16

Turn left

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa Use the left lane.
17

Merge onto I 44

10 mi · 9 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
18

Continue on I 44; OK 66

1.2 mi · 1 min · Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

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.
20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 4C Toward 7th Street, Downtown Use the slight right lane.
21

Turn left onto South Lawton Avenue West

0.1 mi · 23 sec · South Lawton Avenue West
Use the left lane.
22

Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South

0.1 mi · 25 sec · West Heavy Traffic Way South
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
23

Continue on West 2nd Street South

0.1 mi · 26 sec · West 2nd Street South
24

At end of road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue

386 ft · 20 sec · South Frisco Avenue
Use the right lane.
25

Turn left onto West 3rd Street South

0.3 mi · 1 min · West 3rd Street South
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
26

Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West

390 ft · 15 sec · South Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
27

Arrive at destination

South Boulder Avenue West

Trip Plan

Given the short 1 hour and 38-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though leaving during off-peak hours can help you avoid congestion near Tulsa. Since there are no designated stops programmed into this route, plan your breaks before you head out or once you arrive. Keep in mind that with 84% of your travel on highways, your fuel consumption may be more consistent than it would be on stop-and-go city streets. Make sure to budget your $12 for gas accordingly before hitting the road. Since the majority of your time is spent on a 51.5-mile stretch of OK 33, ensure your vehicle is ready for sustained highway speeds before beginning your journey.

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 39.5 miles from Langston, OK, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.5 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 17 miles or 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 39.5 miles or 51m 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 23m

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 Langston, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Langston, OK

This is one driving day of about 78.9 miles and 1h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Langston, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on OK 33 for about 51.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Oklahoma, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Drumright, OK

39 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.

Popular next leg

Drumright, OK to Tulsa, OK

41 mi · 49m

Pacing Suggestions

Perkins, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Drumright, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.5 miles from Langston, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 78.9

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 78.9

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 73.3

Tulsa, Oklahoma

+18668167584

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 73.3

Sand Springs, Oklahoma

+18004891588

Visit website

DynamicEVC Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 73.3

Tulsa, Oklahoma

+18332172197

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 61.3 and 78.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
61.3 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in

Turn left toward I 44 East: Tulsa

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
9
73.1 mi into trip | ~1h 29m 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
77.8 mi into trip | ~1h 34m 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
78.5 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in | South Frisco Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
7
78.5 mi into trip | ~1h 36m 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

$12.34 one way

$24.67 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $13.54 $27.09
premium $4.89 $15.18 $30.37
diesel $5.61 $17.42 $34.84

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

$12

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.7 0 $8.28 $3.79
Efficient EV 19.7 0 $6.90 $3.16
EV Truck/SUV 31.6 0 $11.05 $5.05

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 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 17, 2026

Origin

Langston, OK

Late night in Langston on Sunday

Local time

2:30 AM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tulsa, OK

Late night in Tulsa on Sunday

Local time

2:30 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

4 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 38m 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 78.9-mile path is a highway-focused drive, with 84% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 51.5 miles along OK 33. The route balances the efficiency of the Turner Turnpike with local access roads, offering a practical way to move between the two points. While the terrain remains consistent throughout, the transition from local streets to major thoroughfares keeps the drive feeling efficient. You should anticipate a steady, predictable pace that prioritizes speed and directness over technical or winding mountain roads.

84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.5 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 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 61.3 miles in.

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 78.9 miles you will encounter 15 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 61.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 73.1 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 77.8 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 Langston, OK to Tulsa, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Sand Springs along the way.

Sand Springs

73.1 mi in | ~1h 29m | via I 244

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 1h 38m. Total distance: 78.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 38m 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 51.5 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 61.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 73.1 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 77.8 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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