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Trip from Spiro, 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

2h 5m

Distance

115.9 mi

187 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 57m ★
6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 24m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 0m

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

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Downtown Spiro, OK, OK

Spiro, OK

Sewupari Studio

Trip Overview

This straightforward 115.9-mile drive from Spiro, OK, to Tulsa, OK, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Muskogee Turnpike and US 59, the route is heavily highway-focused, making for efficient travel. With an estimated fuel cost of $18, it's an economical option for exploring the Great Plains region. The journey offers a clear path with minimal complexity, ideal for those seeking a direct connection between these two Oklahoma locales. You'll find this route works well for a quick getaway or a practical commute.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

58 miles from Spiro, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Muskogee Turnpike 55.7 mi 54m
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway 21.1 mi 21m
US 59 14.6 mi 17m
Broken Arrow Expressway 10.5 mi 12m
OK 9 3.6 mi 4m
Disabled American Veterans Highway 3.4 mi 3m
Broadway 3.1 mi 3m
East Broadway Street 1.8 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Muskogee Turnpike — 55.7 mi, about 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spiro, OK and Tulsa, OK.

1

Start on North Ash Avenue

51 ft · 4 sec · North Ash Avenue
2

Turn right onto OK 9; US 271

1.8 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Street
3

Continue on OK 9; US 271

3.1 mi · 3 min · Broadway
Use the straight lane.
4

Continue on OK 9; US 59

3.6 mi · 4 min · OK 9; US 59
5

Continue on US 59

15 mi · 17 min · US 59
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Take the exit onto I 40 Business

0.3 mi · 35 sec · I 40 Business
Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City Use the left lane.
7

Merge onto I 40

21 mi · 21 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

400 ft · 5 sec
Exit 286 Toward OK 351: Muskogee, Tulsa Use the slight right lane.
9

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 24 sec · this road
10

Continue on OK 351

14 mi · 14 min · Muskogee Turnpike
11

Keep slight right at fork onto OK 351

41 mi · 39 min · Muskogee Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
12

Continue on OK 51

3.4 mi · 3 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway
Use the straight lane.
13

Continue on OK 51

380 ft · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
14

Continue on OK 51

11 mi · 12 min · Broken Arrow Expressway
Use the straight lane.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward Detroit Avenue, Downtown Use the slight right lane.
16

Turn left onto East 13th Street South

0.2 mi · 28 sec · East 13th Street South
Use the straight / left lanes.
17

Turn right onto South Boston Avenue East

0.7 mi · 2 min · South Boston Avenue East
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18

At end of road, turn left onto East 3rd Street South

0.1 mi · 31 sec · East 3rd Street South
Use the left lane.
19

Turn right onto South Boulder Avenue West

390 ft · 15 sec · South Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
20

Arrive at destination

South Boulder Avenue West

Trip Plan

Given its 2-hour 5-minute duration, this 115.9-mile trip is perfect for a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. You'll want to keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 55.7 miles on the Muskogee Turnpike, where services might be less frequent. The estimated fuel cost is around $18, so budget accordingly. Since there are no designated stops mentioned, plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps before embarking or upon arrival in Tulsa. A good tip is to ensure your vehicle is topped off before leaving Spiro to maximize your time on the road.

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 58 miles from Spiro, OK, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.7 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 25 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 58 miles or 1h 3m 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 39m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Spiro, 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 Spiro, OK

This is one driving day of about 115.9 miles and 2h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Spiro, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Muskogee Turnpike for about 55.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Muskogee, OK

58 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

Muskogee, OK to Tulsa, OK

49.2 mi · 59m

Pacing Suggestions

Sallisaw, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Muskogee, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 58 miles from Spiro, 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.

Nearby Places

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

Top Restaurant

Rustic Cantina LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Vian, Oklahoma

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 33.1

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+19182356344

Visit website

Burger Barn

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Webbers Falls, Oklahoma

2.5 mi

Rustic Cantina LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 33.1

Vian, Oklahoma

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+19182356344

Visit website

Burger Barn

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.4

Webbers Falls, Oklahoma

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+19184642890

Visit website

El Toro Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 24.8

Sallisaw, Oklahoma

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+19187740700

Visit website

Amish Country Store & Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 74.5

Muskogee, Oklahoma

Hours: 8 am–3:30 pm

+19186860243

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 115.9

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 115.9

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

DynamicEVC Charging Station

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 115.9

Tulsa, Oklahoma

+18332172197

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 23.1 and 115.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
23.1 mi into trip | ~27m in | I 40 Business

Take the exit onto I 40 Business toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
8
44.5 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward OK 351: Muskogee, Tulsa

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 286 Toward OK 351: Muskogee, Tulsa
7
114.6 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in

Take the exit toward Detroit Avenue, 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. Toward Detroit Avenue, Downtown
7
115.7 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in | East 3rd Street South

At end of road, turn left onto East 3rd Street South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
115.8 mi into trip | ~2h 5m in | South Boulder Avenue West

Turn right onto South Boulder Avenue West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.12 one way

$36.24 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $19.89 $39.79
premium $4.89 $22.30 $44.61
diesel $5.61 $25.59 $51.18

Estimated Tolls: $3.90

Muskogee Turnpike (55.7 mi) $3.90

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

$18

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.8 0 $12.17 $5.56
Efficient EV 29 0 $10.14 $4.64
EV Truck/SUV 46.4 0 $16.23 $7.42

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (66% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Spiro, OK

Late night in Spiro on Sunday

Local time

2:47 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Partly Cloudy

SE 5 mph 11% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 2:53PM CDT until April 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 2:53PM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Destination

Tulsa, OK

Late night in Tulsa on Sunday

Local time

2:47 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Partly Cloudy

S 10 to 15 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 2:53PM CDT until April 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 2:53PM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

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

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

2h 5m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 115.9-mile journey, with 73% of the drive on major roadways like the Muskogee Turnpike and Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch without a significant change in road type is a substantial 55.7 miles on the Muskogee Turnpike, allowing for a good period of steady driving. While primarily highway, the route will transition, offering a mix of high-speed travel and potentially more local road interaction as you approach your destination. This character makes for a predictable yet engaging drive.

73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.7 mi on Muskogee Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Muskogee Turnpike and Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 23.1 miles in near I 40 Business.

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 115.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 23.1 miles (I 40 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 114.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 2h 5m. Total distance: 115.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 55.7 miles on Muskogee Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $3.90 in tolls one way, starting with Muskogee 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.

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 23.1 miles (I 40 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 114.6 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 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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