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Trip from Mustang, OK to Tulsa, OK

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 12m

Distance

124.2 mi

200 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
2h 4m ★
6 AM
2h 13m
8 AM
2h 31m
10 AM
2h 19m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 31m
8 PM
2h 7m

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

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Mustang, OK

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 124.2-mile drive from Mustang, Oklahoma, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 12 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, John Kilpatrick Turnpike, and Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway, this route is almost entirely highway driving at 94%. With an estimated fuel cost of $19 and no mandatory stops, this trip is perfectly suited as a single-day excursion. You'll be traveling across the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, experiencing a consistent landscape throughout your journey.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

62.1 miles from Mustang, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike 86.1 mi 1h 25m
John Kilpatrick Turnpike 25.8 mi 27m
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway 4.7 mi 5m
South Mustang Road 4.5 mi 7m
Skelly Bypass 1.2 mi 1m
Southwest 15th Street 0.4 mi <1m
West 3rd Street South 0.3 mi 1m
West Heavy Traffic Way South 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike — 86.1 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Mustang Road

4.5 mi · 7 min · South Mustang Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
2

Turn right onto Southwest 15th Street

0.4 mi · 55 sec · Southwest 15th Street
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 344 East
4

Merge onto I 344

26 mi · 27 min · John Kilpatrick Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
5

Continue on I 44

86 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
6

Continue on I 44; OK 66

1.2 mi · 1 min · Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

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.
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

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short 2-hour duration and 124.2-mile distance, you have a lot of flexibility with departure times. Leaving early will help you avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach Tulsa. While there are no designated stops, consider a brief break around the halfway point to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is $19, and it's always wise to have a buffer. A practical tip for this route: ensure your toll transponder is active, as you'll be using turnpikes for most of the drive.

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 62.1 miles from Mustang, OK, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.1 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 27 miles or 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 62.1 miles or 1h 7m 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 46m

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 Mustang, 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 Mustang, OK

This is one driving day of about 124.2 miles and 2h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Mustang, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 86.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Meeker, OK

62 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Edmond, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cushing, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 62.1 miles from Mustang, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.1 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Edmond, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Yukon, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Bristow, OK

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Yukon, Oklahoma

+18004891588

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Yukon, Oklahoma

+18887584389

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Chandler, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

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 118.3 and 124.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

9
118.3 mi into trip | ~2h 3m 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
123.1 mi into trip | ~2h 9m 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
123.7 mi into trip | ~2h 11m in | South Frisco Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
7
123.8 mi into trip | ~2h 11m in | West 3rd Street South

Turn left onto West 3rd Street South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
124.1 mi into trip | ~2h 12m in | South Boulder Avenue West

Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.42 one way

$38.83 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 44 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $21.32 $42.64
premium $4.89 $23.90 $47.80
diesel $5.61 $27.42 $54.84

Estimated Tolls: $5.60

Turner Turnpike (86.1 mi) $4.31
Kilpatrick Turnpike (25.8 mi) $1.29

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

$19

Tolls

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 37.3 0 $13.04 $5.96
Efficient EV 31.1 0 $10.87 $4.97
EV Truck/SUV 49.7 0 $17.39 $7.95

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (65% 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 20, 2026

Origin

Mustang, OK

Late night in Mustang on Tuesday

Local time

5:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tulsa, OK

Late night in Tulsa on Tuesday

Local time

5:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

75°F

Meeker, OK

62 mi in

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

1 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

2h 12m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Oklahoma City National Memorial

Oklahoma City National Memorial

National Memorial

The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour $18 near mile 25.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for the vast majority of this trip, with 94% of the journey on main roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 86.1 miles on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. This route offers a consistent driving experience, largely characterized by fast-paced highway travel rather than winding country roads. The road's personality remains steady, making it a predictable and efficient journey from point A to point B.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86.1 mi on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and John Kilpatrick Turnpike. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 118.3 miles in near I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 124.2 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 118.3 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 123.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 123.7 miles (South Frisco Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

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 2h 12m. Total distance: 124.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 86.1 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $5.60 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.

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 118.3 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 123.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 123.7 miles (South Frisco Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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