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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 24m

Distance

130.4 mi

210 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 15m ★
6 AM
2h 25m
8 AM
2h 44m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 32m
5 PM
2h 43m
8 PM
2h 19m

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

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Downtown Noble, OK, OK

Noble, OK

Mateusz Dach

Trip Overview

This 130.4-mile drive from Noble, OK, to Tulsa, OK, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 24 minutes. You'll spend about 75% of your time on major highways, including I-44, Helen Cole Memorial Highway, and Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $20. Traveling within the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, this route offers a straightforward path to your destination. Given the relatively short duration and distance, it’s a convenient option for a quick getaway or transit.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

65.2 miles from Noble, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 44 87.7 mi 1h 27m
Helen Cole Memorial Highway 6.6 mi 7m
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway 5.7 mi 6m
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway 5.6 mi 7m
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway 4.7 mi 5m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway 4.6 mi 5m
OK 9 3.5 mi 5m
Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway 2.9 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 44 — 87.7 mi, about 1h 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 77

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
2

Continue on US 77

1.1 mi · 1 min · Classen Boulevard
3

Turn left onto East Cedar Lane Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Cedar Lane Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
4

Turn right onto 12th Avenue Southeast

0.4 mi · 59 sec · 12th Avenue Southeast
Use the right lane.
5

Turn left onto OK 9

3.5 mi · 5 min · OK 9
Use the left / straight lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 35 North: Oklahoma City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Merge onto I 35

0.4 mi · 26 sec · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
8

Continue on I 35

5.7 mi · 6 min · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on I 35; US 77

6.6 mi · 7 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10

Continue on I 35; US 77

5.3 mi · 6 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 62

0.3 mi · 25 sec · I 35; US 62
Toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith Use the right lane.
12

Merge onto I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270

1.0 mi · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway
Use the straight lane.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 62

2.4 mi · 2 min · Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita Use the slight right lane.
14

Continue on I 35

2.9 mi · 3 min · Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
15

Continue on I 35

4.6 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 North, I 44 East, OK 66 East Use the straight lane.
16

Take the exit onto I 44

88 mi · 1 hr 27 min · I 44
Exit 138A Toward I 44 East: Tulsa Use the slight right lane.
17

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.
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 4C Toward 7th Street, Downtown Use the slight right lane.
19

Turn left onto South Lawton Avenue West

0.1 mi · 23 sec · South Lawton Avenue West
Use the left lane.
20

Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South

0.1 mi · 25 sec · West Heavy Traffic Way South
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
21

Continue on West 2nd Street South

0.1 mi · 26 sec · West 2nd Street South
22

At end of road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue

386 ft · 20 sec · South Frisco Avenue
Use the right lane.
23

Turn left onto West 3rd Street South

0.3 mi · 1 min · West 3rd Street South
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
24

Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West

390 ft · 15 sec · South Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
25

Arrive at destination

South Boulder Avenue West

Trip Plan

For this 2-hour and 24-minute drive, departing in the morning will allow you to reach Tulsa with plenty of daylight. With no specific stops recommended, you have the flexibility to depart when convenient. Keep in mind the $20 fuel cost and ensure your tank is adequately full before you leave Noble. The longest uninterrupted stretch is on I-44, so plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly, perhaps before you embark on that segment. This is a straightforward drive, so focus on enjoying the straightforward 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 65.2 miles from Noble, OK, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.7 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 29 miles or 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 65.2 miles or 1h 16m 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 57m

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 Noble, 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 Noble, OK

This is one driving day of about 130.4 miles and 2h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Noble, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 44 for about 87.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Edmond, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Edmond, OK

65 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

Oklahoma City, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Meeker, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 65.2 miles from Noble, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 44 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.7 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.

EVgo Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Edmond, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

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

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Chandler, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

Final third 4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour

Bristow, OK

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Edmond, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

Final third 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

Bristow, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.7 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour

Edmond, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Bricktown River Walk Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: 4:30 am–11 pm

+14052353500

Visit website

Oklahoma State Capitol

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14055213356

Visit website

Science Museum Oklahoma

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+14056026664

Visit website

Scissortail Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+14054456277

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 25.8 and 129.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
25.8 mi into trip | ~34m in | I 35; US 62

Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 62 toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichi...
8
27 mi into trip | ~36m in | I 35; US 62 / Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 62 / Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita
7
36.8 mi into trip | ~47m in | I 44

Take the exit onto I 44 toward I 44 East: Tulsa

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 138A Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
9
124.5 mi into trip | ~2h 15m 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
129.3 mi into trip | ~2h 21m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.39 one way

$40.77 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $22.38 $44.77
premium $4.89 $25.09 $50.19
diesel $5.61 $28.79 $57.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.1 0 $13.69 $6.26
Efficient EV 32.6 0 $11.41 $5.22
EV Truck/SUV 52.2 0 $18.26 $8.35

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 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 20, 2026

Origin

Noble, OK

Late night in Noble on Tuesday

Local time

3:10 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tulsa, OK

Late night in Tulsa on Tuesday

Local time

3:10 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 24m 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 drive is primarily a highway-focused experience, with a significant 75% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter an uninterrupted stretch of 87.7 miles on I-44, suggesting long periods of consistent speed. While the majority is on faster roads, segments of Helen Cole Memorial Highway and Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway may offer a slightly different driving feel. Expect a smooth, consistent journey for the most part, with minimal technical driving.

75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 87.7 mi on I 44.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and Helen Cole Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 25.8 miles in near I 35; US 62.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 130.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 25.8 miles (I 35; US 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27 miles (I 35; US 62 / Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.8 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Noble, OK to Tulsa, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.

Fort Smith

25.8 mi in | ~34m | via I 35; US 62

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 24m. Total distance: 130.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 87.7 miles on I 44. 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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 25.8 miles (I 35; US 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27 miles (I 35; US 62 / Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.8 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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