Origin
Perkins, OK
Night in Perkins on Saturday
Local time
11:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Perkins, 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
1h 23m
Distance
66.1 mi
106 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Perkins, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Perkins to Tulsa, you are in for a straightforward journey through the heart of the Oklahoma Great Plains. Covering 66.1 miles, the drive typically takes about 1 hour and 23 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a simple day trip. You will navigate primarily via OK 33, East Main Street, and the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. With a fuel budget of approximately $10, it is a very cost-effective route for a quick getaway. Since the entire trip is relatively short, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay; you can easily complete the drive in a single day. This route is ideal for those who prefer a direct, no-fuss connection between these two Oklahoma locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OK 33 | 38.6 mi | 46m |
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 10.4 mi | 9m |
| East Main Street | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| West Broadway Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Skelly Bypass | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West North Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
OK 33
— 38.6 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perkins, OK and Tulsa, OK.
1
Start on US 177
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
2
Turn slight right
292 ft
·
5 sec
3
Turn slight right onto OK 33; CR EW71
15 mi
·
18 min
·
OK 33; CR EW71
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto North Noble Avenue
204 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Noble Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Turn right onto West North Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West North Street
6
Continue on East Main Street
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Main Street
7
Continue on East North Street
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
East North Street
8
At end of road, turn left onto OK 33; CR EW71
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on OK 33; CR EW71
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
OK 33; CR EW71
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on OK 33; OK 99
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
West Broadway Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on OK 33
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
OK 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on OK 33
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 33
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Continue on OK 33
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
OK 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on OK 33
14 mi
·
16 min
·
OK 33
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Use the left lane.
16
Merge onto I 44
10 mi
·
9 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on I 44; OK 66
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
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.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 4C
Toward 7th Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn left onto South Lawton Avenue West
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Lawton Avenue West
Use the left lane.
21
Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Heavy Traffic Way South
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
22
Continue on West 2nd Street South
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West 2nd Street South
23
At end of road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue
386 ft
·
20 sec
·
South Frisco Avenue
Use the right lane.
24
Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West 3rd Street South
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
25
Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
390 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
26
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
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.1 miles from Perkins, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 48.5 and 65.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
48.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Turn left toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
9
60.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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
65 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m 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
65.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
South Frisco Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
65.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
West 3rd Street South
Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.33 one way
$20.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.35 | $22.69 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.72 | $25.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.59 | $29.19 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.52
Turner Turnpike
(10.4 mi)
$0.52
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$1
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.94 | $3.17 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.78 | $2.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.25 | $4.23 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Tulsa, OK
Night in Tulsa on Saturday
Local time
11:17 PM
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
2 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 23m 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 heavily highway-focused, with 81% of your travel time spent on major thoroughfares. You should be prepared for a consistent pace, as the longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on OK 33, where you will cover 38.6 miles without a turn. The transition from local roads like East Main Street onto the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike marks a shift from smaller-scale driving to a more efficient, high-speed experience. While the route lacks technical, winding sections, the steady highway travel allows you to maintain a steady speed throughout the 66.1-mile journey. It is a practical, functional road experience that emphasizes speed and directness over scenic detours.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.6 mi on OK 33.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OK 33 and Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 48.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.1 miles you will encounter 13 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 48.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 60.3 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 65 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Perkins, OK to Tulsa, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Sand Springs along the way.
Sand Springs
60.3 mi in
|
~1h 14m
|
via I 244
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 1h 23m. Total distance: 66.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.6 miles on OK 33. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.52 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.
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 48.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 60.3 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 65 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.
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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