Origin
Okmulgee, OK
Morning in Okmulgee on Sunday
Local time
6:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Okmulgee, OK to Tulsa, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
38.2 mi
61 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Okmulgee, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from Okmulgee to Tulsa, this 38.3-mile trip is an efficient way to connect two Great Plains hubs. You can easily complete the drive in about 41 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budgeting around $6 for fuel should cover your needs for the entire journey. Since this is a short trip, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations or multiple rest stops. It serves as a straightforward local transit rather than a long-haul expedition, offering you the flexibility to head out whenever your schedule permits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway | 13.8 mi | 16m |
| Okmulgee Beeline | 9.8 mi | 12m |
| Okmulgee Expressway | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| North Wood Drive | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West 3rd Street South | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West Heavy Traffic Way South | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
— 13.8 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Okmulgee, OK and Tulsa, OK.
1
Start on OK 56
36 ft
·
2 sec
·
East 6th Street
2
Turn left onto US 75
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
North Wood Drive
Toward US 75 North: Tulsa
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 75
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
Toward US 75 North: Tulsa
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 75
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
Toward US 75 North: Tulsa
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
5
Continue on US 75
9.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Okmulgee Beeline
Toward US 75 North: Tulsa
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 75
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Okmulgee Expressway
Toward US 75 North: Tulsa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 244; US 75
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Toward US 75 North, I 244 East: Downtown Tulsa
Use the straight / 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.1 miles from Okmulgee, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 35 and 38.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
35 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
I 244; US 75 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Merge onto I 244; US 75 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway toward US 75 North, I 244 East: Downtown Tulsa
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 75 North, I 244 East: Downtown Tulsa
8
37.1 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
37.7 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
South Frisco Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
37.8 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
West 3rd Street South
Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
38.1 mi into trip
|
~50m 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
$5.97 one way
$11.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.56 | $13.11 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.43 | $16.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.01 | $1.83 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.44 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Tulsa, OK
Morning in Tulsa on Sunday
Local time
6:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
51m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero percent highway travel. Your path relies on a sequence of local roads, specifically North Wood Drive, Colonel John L, and the Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway. Because the longest stretch is effectively zero miles on North Wood Drive, you should stay alert for frequent turns and directional changes. Navigating this path requires more active attention than a high-speed freeway, so settle in for a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged from start to finish.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.8 mi on Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 35 miles in near I 244; US 75 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 38.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 35 miles (I 244; US 75 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.7 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 51m. Total distance: 38.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.8 miles on Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway. 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.
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 35 miles (I 244; US 75 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.7 miles (South Frisco Avenue): 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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