Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
16.7 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Skiatook, OK
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If you are looking for a quick and straightforward commute, the 16.7-mile trek from Skiatook to Tulsa is an ideal choice. You can expect to reach your destination in about 29 minutes, making this a perfect candidate for a stress-free day trip. The route stays entirely within the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, ensuring a consistent landscape throughout your travels. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $3, it is an incredibly cost-effective way to move between these two points. Because of the short duration, you do not need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning. It is a practical, efficient connection that gets you exactly where you need to go without any unnecessary hassle.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OK 11 | 8.5 mi | 14m |
| North Cincinnati Avenue | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Chapelle Family Memorial Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East 1st Street South | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| East W.C. Rogers Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Boulder Avenue West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Osage Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Skiatook, OK and Tulsa, OK.
Start on South Osage Street
Turn right onto OK 20
Turn right onto OK 11
Continue on OK 11
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 75
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on East 1st Street South
Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto OK 20 / East W.C. Rogers Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto OK 11 / North Cincinnati Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward US 75 South: Downtown Tulsa
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 244 East, US 412 East: Joplin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.61 one way
$5.22 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.21 | $6.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Skiatook on Tuesday
Local time
4:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Destination
Late night in Tulsa on Tuesday
Local time
4:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This trip features a mixed driving profile that transitions from local roads to more substantial thoroughfares. You will spend roughly 51% of your time on highways, primarily utilizing OK 11, North Cincinnati Avenue, and the Chapelle Family Memorial Highway. A significant portion of the journey involves an 8.5-mile stretch on OK 11, which serves as the longest uninterrupted segment of the drive. As you progress, the road environment shifts from the quieter outskirts of Skiatook into the more structured grid of Tulsa. Expect a functional experience behind the wheel where steady highway speeds eventually give way to local traffic patterns as you approach the city center.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OK 20 / East W.C. Rogers Boulevard.
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 16.7 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start (OK 20 / East W.C. Rogers Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (OK 11 / North Cincinnati Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Skiatook, OK to Tulsa, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
Skiatook is a city of 8,450 people (2019) in the Green Country region of Oklahoma.
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 16.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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