Origin
Mannford, OK
Night in Mannford on Saturday
Local time
11:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mannford, 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
29m
Distance
22.8 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mannford, OK
Freek Wolsink
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward connection between Mannford and Tulsa, this 22.8-mile trip is an ideal candidate for a simple day excursion. You will spend roughly 29 minutes behind the wheel, making it a highly efficient transition across the Oklahoma Great Plains. Since the entire route can easily be completed in a single day, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations. Budgeting approximately $3 for fuel should cover your travel costs, keeping this a very economical outing. This highway-focused path provides a reliable, no-nonsense way to get from point A to point B without any mandatory stops required along the way.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sand Springs Expressway | 13.9 mi | 15m |
| OK 151 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Mannford Expressway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| West Archer Street North | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Basin Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Boulder Avenue West | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Quanah Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sand Springs Expressway
— 13.9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mannford, OK and Tulsa, OK.
1
Start on Basin Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Basin Road
2
Turn left onto OK 51
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on OK 51
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Mannford Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on OK 51
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on OK 51
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Mannford Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn slight right onto OK 151
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
OK 151
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Take the ramp onto OK 151
85 ft
·
2 sec
·
OK 151
8
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 151
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
OK 151
Toward US 64 East, US 412 East: Tulsa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto US 64; US 412
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Quanah Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto North Quanah Avenue
451 ft
·
22 sec
·
North Quanah Avenue
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto West Archer Street North
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Archer Street North
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto North Boulder Avenue West
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
South Boulder Avenue West
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 7.3 and 22.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
7.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
OK 151
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 151 toward US 64 East, US 412 East: Tulsa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 64 East, US 412 East: Tulsa
6
21.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward Quanah Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Quanah Avenue
7
21.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
North Quanah Avenue
Turn right onto North Quanah Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
21.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
West Archer Street North
Turn left onto West Archer Street North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
22.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
North Boulder Avenue West
Turn right onto North Boulder Avenue West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.56 one way
$7.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.91 | $7.83 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.39 | $8.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.03 | $10.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Night in Tulsa on Saturday
Local time
11:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Partly Cloudy
S 10 to 15 mph
8% chance
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
12 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
29m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a very consistent experience on this route, as 85% of your journey takes place on high-speed highways. You will navigate a combination of the Mannford Expressway, OK 151, and the Sand Springs Expressway to reach your destination. The most significant portion of your time will be spent on the Sand Springs Expressway, which features an uninterrupted 13.9-mile stretch. Because the drive is heavily highway-oriented, it offers a steady, rhythmic pace that is well-suited for travelers who prefer efficient, fast-moving roads over winding local streets. The transition between these major arteries is seamless, allowing you to maintain momentum from start to finish.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.9 mi on Sand Springs Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sand Springs Expressway and OK 151. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.3 miles in near OK 151.
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 8 decision points packed into just 22.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.3 miles (OK 151): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.8 miles (North Quanah Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
869 ft
651 ft
Total Climb
300 ft
Total Descent
338 ft
Highest Point
869 ft
~3.8 mi in
Elevation Range
218 ft
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 29m. Total distance: 22.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.9 miles on Sand Springs 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 7.3 miles (OK 151): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.8 miles (North Quanah Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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