Traveling from Mooreland to Tulsa covers 191.9 miles across the Oklahoma Great Plains, a journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 33 minutes. Because this is a straightforward, mixed-drive route, it is easily manageable as a single-day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $29 for fuel to complete the trek. Navigating this path involves transitioning through Southeast 6th Street, the Cimarron Turnpike, and the Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick getaway, the route offers a reliable connection between these two points in the state.
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
95.9 miles from Mooreland, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 54m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Southeast 6th Street
64.7 mi
1h 13m
Cimarron Turnpike
59 mi
56m
Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
30.1 mi
32m
Sand Springs Expressway
14.1 mi
15m
West Owen K. Garriott Road
12.1 mi
18m
Keystone Expressway
8.6 mi
9m
Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
1.2 mi
1m
West Archer Street North
0.7 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Southeast 6th Street
— 64.7 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mooreland, OK and Tulsa, OK.
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Start on OK 50
0.3 mi·35 sec·South Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 412
65 mi·1 hr 13 min·Southeast 6th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 60; US 412; CR E0430
0.3 mi·40 sec·Lahoma Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 60; US 412; CR E0430
6.0 mi·6 min·Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
5
Continue on US 60; US 412; CR E0430
12 mi·18 min·West Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 64; US 412; CR E0425
24 mi·25 min·Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 412
15 mi·14 min·Cimarron Turnpike
Toward US 412 East: TulsaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi·7 sec
Exit 15Toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·12 sec
Exit 15Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Merge onto US 412
44 mi·41 min·Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 412
5.0 mi·5 min·Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 64; US 412
1.2 mi·1 min·Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 64; US 412
3.6 mi·3 min·Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 64; US 412
14 mi·15 min·Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward Quanah AvenueUse the slight right lane.
16
Turn right onto North Quanah Avenue
451 ft·22 sec·North Quanah Avenue
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto West Archer Street North
0.7 mi·2 min·West Archer Street North
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto North Boulder Avenue West
0.2 mi·38 sec·North Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
19
Arrive at destination
South Boulder Avenue West
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 3-hour and 33-minute drive, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Since the trip is relatively short, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule, though leaving mid-morning can help you avoid any potential peak traffic as you approach Tulsa. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before hitting the longer 64.7-mile stretch on Southeast 6th Street, as services may be more spread out during that leg. By pacing yourself with that single planned break, you can maintain a comfortable rhythm all the way to your destination. Having your toll payment method ready for the Cimarron Turnpike will also help ensure a smooth transition through the highway portions of your trip.
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 95.9 miles from Mooreland, OK, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.7 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 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.9 miles or 1h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 54m
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 Mooreland, 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 Mooreland, OK
This is one driving day of about 191.9 miles and 3h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Mooreland, 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 Southeast 6th Street for about 64.7 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 190.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|US 412 / Southeast 6th Street
Turn left onto US 412 / Southeast 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
122.3 mi into trip|~2h 21m in
Take the exit toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 15
Toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
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122.5 mi into trip|~2h 21m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 15
6
190.6 mi into trip|~3h 30m 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
190.9 mi into trip|~3h 30m in|North Quanah Avenue
Turn right onto North Quanah Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.00 one way
$60.00 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg67 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$32.94
$65.88
premium
$4.89
$36.93
$73.86
diesel
$5.61
$42.37
$84.74
Estimated Tolls: $2.94
Cimarron Turnpike
(59 mi)$2.94
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: 67.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
57.6
0
$20.15
$9.21
Efficient EV
48
0
$16.79
$7.68
EV Truck/SUV
76.8
0
$26.87
$12.28
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Mooreland, OK
Night
in Mooreland on Saturday
Local time
11:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Tulsa, OK
Night
in Tulsa on Saturday
Local time
11:22 PM
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
19 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
3h 33m 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?
This trip features a varied driving experience, with highways accounting for 43% of your total time on the road. You will encounter a mix of local roads and faster turnpike travel as you transition across the landscape. The longest uninterrupted portion of your journey occurs on Southeast 6th Street, which spans 64.7 miles. Expect the road's personality to shift as you move from the initial local stretches onto the more structured turnpike system. It is a balanced drive that keeps you alert by alternating between slower, local segments and the more consistent pace of the state's highway network.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64.7 mi on Southeast 6th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 412 / Southeast 6th Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 191.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.3 miles (US 412 / Southeast 6th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 122.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 122.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Mooreland, OK to Tulsa, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Ponca City along the way.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 33m. Total distance: 191.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 64.7 miles on Southeast 6th Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.94 in tolls one way, starting with Cimarron 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 412 / Southeast 6th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 122.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 122.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Tulsa, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
