Muldrow, OK to Tulsa, OK is 106.7 miles and takes about 1h 53m via Muskogee Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey between two points in Oklahoma. Expect a highway-focused drive that makes for a quick and efficient commute or a short leg of a larger road trip. Given its short duration, it's an ideal route for a single-day excursion, allowing plenty of time for activities upon arrival in Tulsa.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.3 miles from Muldrow, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Muskogee Turnpike
55.7 mi
54m
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
34.2 mi
35m
Broken Arrow Expressway
10.5 mi
12m
Disabled American Veterans Highway
3.4 mi
3m
South Main Street
0.8 mi
1m
South Boston Avenue East
0.7 mi
2m
East 13th Street South
0.2 mi
<1m
East 3rd Street South
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Muskogee Turnpike
— 55.7 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Muldrow, OK and Tulsa, OK.
1
Start on OK 64B
0.8 mi·1 min·South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma CityUse the straight / right lanes.
3
Merge onto I 40
34 mi·35 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
400 ft·5 sec
Exit 286Toward OK 351: Muskogee, TulsaUse the slight right lane.
5
Continue on this road
0.3 mi·24 sec·this road
6
Continue on OK 351
14 mi·14 min·Muskogee Turnpike
7
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 351
41 mi·39 min·Muskogee Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on OK 51
3.4 mi·3 min·Disabled American Veterans Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on OK 51
380 ft·5 sec·Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
10
Continue on OK 51
11 mi·12 min·Broken Arrow Expressway
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward Detroit Avenue, DowntownUse the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto East 13th Street South
0.2 mi·28 sec·East 13th Street South
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Turn right onto South Boston Avenue East
0.7 mi·2 min·South Boston Avenue East
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
At end of road, turn left onto East 3rd Street South
0.1 mi·31 sec·East 3rd Street South
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto South Boulder Avenue West
390 ft·15 sec·South Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Arrive at destination
South Boulder Avenue West
Trip Plan
With a drive time under two hours, this is a perfect same-day trip, offering flexibility in your departure time. You can easily leave Muldrow in the morning and arrive in Tulsa with plenty of daylight remaining. While there are no specific stops noted, you'll want to keep an eye on your fuel gauge; the $17 estimated cost suggests you won't need extensive refueling, but it's always wise to top off before heading out. The longest stretch without a break is over 55 miles, so plan for a quick stretch or hydration break before embarking on that segment.
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 53.3 miles from Muldrow, OK, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.7 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 23 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.3 miles or 55m 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 28m
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 Muldrow, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Muldrow, OK
This is one driving day of about 106.7 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Muldrow, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Muskogee Turnpike for about 55.7 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 106.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.8 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
8
35.2 mi into trip|~37m in
Take the exit toward OK 351: Muskogee, Tulsa
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 286
Toward OK 351: Muskogee, Tulsa
7
105.3 mi into trip|~1h 49m in
Take the exit toward Detroit Avenue, 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.
Toward Detroit Avenue, Downtown
7
106.5 mi into trip|~1h 52m in|East 3rd Street South
At end of road, turn left onto East 3rd Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
106.6 mi into trip|~1h 53m in|South Boulder Avenue West
Turn right onto South Boulder Avenue West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.68 one way
$33.36 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$18.32
$36.63
premium
$4.89
$20.53
$41.07
diesel
$5.61
$23.56
$47.12
Estimated Tolls: $3.90
Muskogee Turnpike
(55.7 mi)$3.90
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
$17
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32
0
$11.20
$5.12
Efficient EV
26.7
0
$9.34
$4.27
EV Truck/SUV
42.7
0
$14.94
$6.83
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Muldrow, OK
Night
in Muldrow on Saturday
Local time
9:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Tulsa, OK
Night
in Tulsa on Saturday
Local time
9:47 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
4 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
1h 53m 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 route leans heavily on highway driving, with 62% of the journey on major roadways like the Muskogee Turnpike and Broken Arrow Expressway. You'll experience a significant stretch of uninterrupted driving, with the longest segment covering 55.7 miles on the Muskogee Turnpike. The profile suggests a consistent highway experience, meaning you'll likely encounter smooth, high-speed travel for the majority of the trip. This makes for a predictable drive, primarily characterized by efficient transit rather than winding backroads.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.7 mi on Muskogee Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Muskogee Turnpike and Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
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 106.7 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 35.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 105.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 1h 53m. Total distance: 106.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 55.7 miles on Muskogee Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.90 in tolls one way, starting with Muskogee 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.
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 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 35.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 105.3 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.
