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Trip from Skiatook, OK to Oklahoma City, OK

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 18m

Distance

123.4 mi

199 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 9m ★
6 AM
2h 19m
8 AM
2h 38m
10 AM
2h 25m
12 PM
2h 23m
3 PM
2h 26m
5 PM
2h 37m
8 PM
2h 13m

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

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human settlement in Osage County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Skiatook, OK

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city and state capital of Oklahoma, United States

Oklahoma City, OK

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Skiatook to Oklahoma City covers 123.4 miles, a journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 18 minutes. Since this is a straightforward, highway-focused route, you can easily complete it in a single day, making it ideal for a quick trip across the Great Plains. You should budget approximately $19 for fuel to cover the distance. Because this route is relatively short and efficient, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, the Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway, and North Cincinnati Avenue. Whether you are heading to the state capital for business or a change of scenery, the trip is manageable and predictable.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

61.7 miles from Skiatook, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike 86.6 mi 1h 25m
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway 5.7 mi 6m
North Cincinnati Avenue 5.5 mi 7m
OK 11 5.4 mi 8m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway 4.5 mi 5m
L. L. Tisdale Parkway 3.4 mi 4m
Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway 2.9 mi 3m
Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway 2.5 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike — 86.6 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Skiatook, OK and Oklahoma City, OK.

1

Start on South Osage Street

48 ft · 5 sec · South Osage Street
2

Turn right onto OK 20

0.6 mi · 1 min · East W.C. Rogers Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3

Turn right onto OK 11

5.5 mi · 7 min · North Cincinnati Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Continue on OK 11

5.4 mi · 8 min · OK 11
Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.
5

Turn right onto East 46th Street North

1.0 mi · 1 min · East 46th Street North
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Turn left onto North Martin Luther King, Junior Boulevard East

1.1 mi · 1 min · North Martin Luther King, Junior Boulevard East
Use the straight / left lanes.
7

Turn right onto East 36th Street North

0.3 mi · 42 sec · East 36th Street North
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Turn left onto CR LL

3.2 mi · 4 min · L. L. Tisdale Parkway
Use the left lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto CR LL

0.1 mi · 12 sec · L. L. Tisdale Parkway
Toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma City Use the slight left lane.
10

Merge onto I 244

3.2 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 244

2.6 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Toward I 244 West: Oklahoma City Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto I 44; OK 66

0.7 mi · 55 sec · Skelly Bypass
Use the straight lane.
13

Continue on I 44

87 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit onto I 44

0.5 mi · 58 sec · I 44
Toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15

Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66

4.2 mi · 4 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35

0.4 mi · 26 sec · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 South: Dallas Use the slight left lane.
17

Continue on I 35

2.9 mi · 3 min · Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
18

Continue on I 35

2.5 mi · 3 min · Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
19

Continue on I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270

0.9 mi · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway
20

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 270

0.4 mi · 26 sec · Crosstown Expressway
Exit 126 Toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond, Amarillo Use the straight lane.
21

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 39 sec
Exit 151A Toward Oklahoma City Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Turn straight onto Oklahoma City Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Oklahoma City Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
23

Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard

0.3 mi · 41 sec · South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
Use the right lane.
24

Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue

0.2 mi · 26 sec · West Sheridan Avenue
Use the left lane.
25

Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue

416 ft · 14 sec · North Robinson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
26

Arrive at destination

North Robinson Avenue

Trip Plan

Because this drive is a quick 2-hour-and-18-minute haul, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time. You won't need to worry about planning formal stops, as the trip is short enough to drive through in one go. Keep in mind that the majority of your travel occurs on major turnpikes, so ensure your toll payment method is ready before you head out. Since there are no scheduled stops required by the route, use the time saved to double-check your fuel levels before leaving Skiatook to keep your costs near the $19 estimate. If you prefer quieter roads, consider timing your arrival to avoid peak traffic hours on the Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway.

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 61.7 miles from Skiatook, OK, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.6 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 27 miles or 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 61.7 miles or 1h 12m 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 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oklahoma City, OK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Skiatook, 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 Skiatook, OK

This is one driving day of about 123.4 miles and 2h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Skiatook, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 86.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Tulsa and Creek counties in Oklahoma, United States, that is the county seat of Creek County

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sapulpa, OK

62 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.

Popular next leg

Sapulpa, OK to Oklahoma City, OK

93.5 mi · 1h 40m

Pacing Suggestions

Sapulpa, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Drumright, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.7 miles from Skiatook, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.6 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 17.6

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 79.3

Chandler, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 52.9

Bristow, OK

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 114.6

Edmond, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 52.9

Bristow, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 17.6

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

Early in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 26.4

Tulsa, Oklahoma

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 114.6

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Bricktown River Walk Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 123.4

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: 4:30 am–11 pm

+14052353500

Visit website

Scissortail Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 123.4

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+14054456277

Visit website

Science Museum Oklahoma

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 114.6

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+14056026664

Visit website

Oklahoma State Capitol

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 123.4

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14055213356

Visit website

Tulsa Botanic Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 17.6

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19182890330

Visit website

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 17.2 and 121.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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17.2 mi into trip | ~27m in | CR LL / L. L. Tisdale Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto CR LL / L. L. Tisdale Parkway toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma City

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

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Brok...
7
20.5 mi into trip | ~31m in | I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway toward I 244 West: Oklahoma City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 244 West: Oklahoma City
7
110.4 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in | I 44

Take the exit onto I 44 toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dalla...
7
115 mi into trip | ~2h 6m in | I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway toward I 35 South: Dallas

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 35 South: Dallas
9
121.6 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in | I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond, Amarillo

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

Use the straight lane. Exit 126 Toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.29 one way

$38.58 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $21.18 $42.36
premium $4.89 $23.75 $47.49
diesel $5.61 $27.25 $54.49

Estimated Tolls: $4.33

Turner Turnpike (86.6 mi) $4.33

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

$19

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 37 0 $12.96 $5.92
Efficient EV 30.9 0 $10.80 $4.94
EV Truck/SUV 49.4 0 $17.28 $7.90

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 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

Skiatook, OK

Morning in Skiatook on Sunday

Local time

6:33 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oklahoma City, OK

Morning in Oklahoma City on Sunday

Local time

6:33 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°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

16 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 18m 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

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...

0 mi from route ~1 min detour $18 near mile 123.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a drive that prioritizes efficiency, with 83% of your time spent on highways. The character of the road is defined by fast, consistent travel rather than winding local paths. You will spend a significant portion of your time on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of 86.6 miles. This setup allows you to maintain a steady pace as you transition from the smaller community of Skiatook into the urban environment of Oklahoma City. The experience behind the wheel is largely a highway-focused grind, perfect if you prefer a direct route that minimizes navigation stress.

83% 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: 86.6 mi on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.2 miles in near CR LL / L. L. Tisdale Parkway.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 20 significant decision points across 123.4 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 17.2 miles (CR LL / L. L. Tisdale Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.5 miles (I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 110.4 miles (I 44): 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.

On the drive from Skiatook, OK to Oklahoma City, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Lawton along the way.

Lawton

110.4 mi in | ~2h 1m | via I 44

About the Cities

Arriving in Oklahoma City, OK

Full guide →

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.

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 18m. Total distance: 123.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 86.6 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $4.33 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 Oklahoma City, 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 17.2 miles (CR LL / L. L. Tisdale Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.5 miles (I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 110.4 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Oklahoma City, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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