Spanning 131.9 miles across the Great Plains, this drive from Seminole to Bartlesville is a straightforward journey that typically takes 2 hours and 32 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this route works perfectly as a one-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $20 for fuel to complete the transit. By utilizing a combination of the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Veterans Memorial Highway, and US 75, you will find a reliable path between these two Oklahoma hubs. It is a practical route for travelers prioritizing efficiency over complex navigation.
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
66 miles from Seminole, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
42 mi
40m
Veterans Memorial Highway
27.2 mi
30m
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
South 8th Avenue
4.4 mi
5m
Jim Thorpe Boulevard
3.3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 42 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seminole, OK and Bartlesville, OK.
1
Start on East Broadway Avenue
151 ft·5 sec·East Broadway Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 377; OK 99; OK 3E
2.5 mi·2 min·North Milt Phillips Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on OK 99; US 377
14 mi·16 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on OK 99; US 377
3.3 mi·3 min·Jim Thorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Continue on OK 99; US 377
13 mi·14 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Continue on OK 99; US 377
4.4 mi·5 min·South 8th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
314 ft·7 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·23 sec·this road
9
Turn slight right
510 ft·13 sec
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
10
Merge onto I 44
42 mi·40 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on I 44; OK 66
1.2 mi·1 min·Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
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.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi·9 sec
Exit 6BToward US 75: Bartlesville, OkmulgeeUse the slight left lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·33 sec
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the left lane.
15
Merge onto US 75
5.6 mi·7 min·Chapelle Family Memorial Highway
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 75
15 mi·17 min·Cherokee Expressway
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 75
0.8 mi·57 sec·US 75
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 75
1.6 mi·1 min·US 75
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on US 75
1.0 mi·1 min·US 75
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on US 75
1.2 mi·1 min·US 75
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on US 75
11 mi·12 min·US 75
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on US 75
3.0 mi·4 min·Southeast Washington Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn left onto Price Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Price Road
Use the left lane.
24
Enter roundabout onto Silver Lake Road
31 ft·0 sec·Silver Lake Road
25
Continue on Silver Lake Road
2.0 mi·3 min·Silver Lake Road
26
Turn left onto US 60
1.4 mi·2 min·Southeast Adams Boulevard
27
Continue on US 60
403 ft·15 sec·West Adams Boulevard
28
Turn right onto South Keeler Avenue
173 ft·11 sec·South Keeler Avenue
29
Turn left
66 ft·10 sec
30
Turn left
383 ft·28 sec
31
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since the trip is just over two and a half hours, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Plan for at least one stop to break up the drive and keep your focus sharp behind the wheel. Because you are traversing several major road systems, keep a close eye on signage as you transition from the turnpike onto US 75. A smart way to manage your $20 fuel budget is to fill up in Seminole before you merge onto the initial highway stretches. Taking a moment to stretch during your single planned break will ensure you arrive in Bartlesville feeling refreshed rather than fatigued.
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 66 miles from Seminole, OK, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42 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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66 miles or 1h 11m 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 59m
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 Seminole, 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 Seminole, OK
This is one driving day of about 131.9 miles and 2h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Seminole, 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 Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 42 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 37.4 and 88.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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37.4 mi into trip|~42m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
81 mi into trip|~1h 26m 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
87.6 mi into trip|~1h 34m 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
7
87.7 mi into trip|~1h 34m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
6
88.1 mi into trip|~1h 35m in|US 75 / Chapelle Family Memorial Highway
Merge onto US 75 / Chapelle Family Memorial Highway toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.62 one way
$41.24 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg46 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$22.64
$45.28
premium
$4.89
$25.38
$50.77
diesel
$5.61
$29.12
$58.24
Estimated Tolls: $2.10
Turner Turnpike
(42 mi)$2.10
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
$21
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.1 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
39.6
0
$13.85
$6.33
Efficient EV
33
0
$11.54
$5.28
EV Truck/SUV
52.8
0
$18.47
$8.44
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 15, 2026
Origin
Seminole, OK
Night
in Seminole on Saturday
Local time
11:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bartlesville, OK
Night
in Bartlesville on Saturday
Local time
11:20 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
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
2h 32m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience that transitions through different road types as you head north. Roughly 60% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a steady pace for the majority of the trip. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 42 miles on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, which offers the most consistent driving conditions. The remaining portion of the journey shifts to other road segments, requiring you to adapt to changing environments. Overall, the drive balances fast, open stretches with the necessary transitions required to navigate between these two specific points.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42 mi on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 37.4 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 131.9 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 37.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 81 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 87.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
905 ft613 ft
Total Climb
203 ft
Total Descent
391 ft
Highest Point
905 ft
~9.4 mi in
Elevation Range
292 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Seminole, OK and Bartlesville, OK, road signs point toward Sand Springs and Okmulgee.
Sand Springs
81 mi in|~1h 26m|via I 244
Okmulgee
87.6 mi in|~1h 34m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 32m. Total distance: 131.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.10 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 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 37.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 81 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 87.6 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 Bartlesville, OK before heading back.
