If you are planning to head north from Oklahoma City to Bartlesville, expect a straightforward 151-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 50 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited as a one-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You will spend roughly $23 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for a quick getaway across the Great Plains. Because the route is compact and efficient, it offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule. Whether you are traveling for business or a change of scenery, the predictable nature of this drive makes it an easy addition to your travel calendar.
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
75.5 miles from Oklahoma City, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 20m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 44
87.7 mi
1h 27m
US 75
16 mi
17m
Cherokee Expressway
14.5 mi
17m
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
6.6 mi
8m
Chapelle Family Memorial Highway
5.6 mi
7m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.2 mi
4m
Will Rogers Expressway
3.3 mi
4m
Centennial Expressway
3.1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 44
— 87.7 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oklahoma City, OK and Bartlesville, OK.
1
Start on North Robinson Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·North Robinson Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto Northwest 6th Street
0.2 mi·24 sec·Northwest 6th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on Northeast 6th Street
0.1 mi·21 sec·Northeast 6th Street
4
Turn left onto North Oklahoma Avenue
0.3 mi·36 sec·North Oklahoma Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto Northeast 10th Street
478 ft·17 sec·Northeast 10th Street
Use the left / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto North Walnut Avenue
494 ft·9 sec·North Walnut Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 235 North, US 77 North: Edmond
8
Merge onto I 235; US 77
3.1 mi·3 min·Centennial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
Exit 4BToward I 44 East: TulsaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 44; OK 66
3.3 mi·4 min·Will Rogers Expressway
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: TulsaUse the straight lane.
11
Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66
4.2 mi·4 min·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit onto I 44
88 mi·1 hr 27 min·I 44
Exit 138AToward I 44 East: TulsaUse the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 244
6.6 mi·8 min·Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Exit 223AToward I 244 East, OK 344 North: Tulsa, Sand SpringsUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi·9 sec
Exit 6BToward US 75: Bartlesville, OkmulgeeUse the slight left lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·33 sec
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the left lane.
16
Merge onto US 75
5.6 mi·7 min·Chapelle Family Memorial Highway
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 75
15 mi·17 min·Cherokee Expressway
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 75
0.8 mi·57 sec·US 75
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on US 75
1.6 mi·1 min·US 75
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on US 75
1.0 mi·1 min·US 75
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on US 75
1.2 mi·1 min·US 75
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on US 75
11 mi·12 min·US 75
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on US 75
3.0 mi·4 min·Southeast Washington Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn left onto Price Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Price Road
Use the left lane.
25
Enter roundabout onto Silver Lake Road
31 ft·0 sec·Silver Lake Road
26
Continue on Silver Lake Road
2.0 mi·3 min·Silver Lake Road
27
Turn left onto US 60
1.4 mi·2 min·Southeast Adams Boulevard
28
Continue on US 60
403 ft·15 sec·West Adams Boulevard
29
Turn right onto South Keeler Avenue
173 ft·11 sec·South Keeler Avenue
30
Turn left
66 ft·10 sec
31
Turn left
383 ft·28 sec
32
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To keep your drive smooth, aim to depart early to avoid potential congestion on the interstate segments near the city. Since the total travel time is under three hours, you can easily manage the trip with just one well-timed stop to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Oklahoma City, though $23 should comfortably cover your gas needs for the 151-mile trek. Because you are traveling entirely within the Great Plains, be prepared for open stretches of road where weather conditions like wind can occasionally impact your pace. Use your one planned stop to break up the long stretch on I-44, ensuring you arrive in Bartlesville feeling refreshed and ready to go.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75.5 miles from Oklahoma City, OK, or about 1h 20m 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 33 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.5 miles or 1h 20m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bartlesville, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Oklahoma City, 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 Oklahoma City, OK
This is one driving day of about 151 miles and 2h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Oklahoma City, 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 I 44 for about 87.7 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 26
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 106.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.8 mi into trip|~2m in|North Oklahoma Avenue
Turn left onto North Oklahoma Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
7
1.1 mi into trip|~3m in|Northeast 10th Street
Turn right onto Northeast 10th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
7
1.2 mi into trip|~3m in|North Walnut Avenue
Turn left onto North Walnut Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
9
100.1 mi into trip|~1h 44m 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
106.7 mi into trip|~1h 53m in
Take the exit toward US 75: Bartlesville, Okmulgee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 6B
Toward US 75: Bartlesville, Okmulgee
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.61 one way
$47.21 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$25.92
$51.84
premium
$4.89
$29.06
$58.12
diesel
$5.61
$33.34
$66.68
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.3
0
$15.85
$7.25
Efficient EV
37.8
0
$13.21
$6.04
EV Truck/SUV
60.4
0
$21.14
$9.66
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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
Oklahoma City, OK
Night
in Oklahoma City on Saturday
Local time
9:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bartlesville, OK
Night
in Bartlesville on Saturday
Local time
9:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
17 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 50m 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
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is heavily highway-focused, with 87% of your time spent on major roads like I-44 and US-75. You can settle in for a steady pace, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 87.7 miles along I-44. Expect a transition from the busy corridors near Oklahoma City to the more consistent flow of the Cherokee Expressway as you move toward Bartlesville. It is a functional drive designed for efficiency rather than technical maneuvering, so you will spend most of your time at cruising speeds. Overall, the experience behind the wheel is predictable and well-suited for those who prefer high-speed transit over winding backroads.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 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 US 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near North Oklahoma Avenue.
Driving Effort10/10
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 26 significant decision points across 151 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 0.8 miles (North Oklahoma Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (Northeast 10th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (North Walnut Avenue): 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.
Between Oklahoma City, OK and Bartlesville, OK, road signs point toward Sand Springs and Okmulgee.
Oklahoma City is the capital and principal city of the state of Oklahoma in the central Frontier Country region of the state. The sprawling city and its suburbs offer multiple sports venues, museums, regional food, and a mix of Native American and cowboy culture.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 50m. Total distance: 151 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). 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 Bartlesville, 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (North Oklahoma Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (Northeast 10th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (North Walnut 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 Bartlesville, OK before heading back.
