If you are planning a trip from Stilwell to Tulsa, you are looking at a 97.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 58 minutes. This route stays entirely within the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, making it a straightforward day trip that does not require an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $15 for fuel to cover the distance. Because the drive is under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility to complete the trip at your own pace without needing to schedule formal stops. It is a practical, efficient connection between these two Oklahoma points, perfect for travelers prioritizing a quick and direct arrival.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48.8 miles from Stilwell, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 5m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Muskogee Turnpike
33.5 mi
31m
US 62
14.6 mi
17m
42nd Rainbow Infantry Division Memorial Highway
13.6 mi
15m
Broken Arrow Expressway
10.5 mi
12m
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
10 mi
15m
OK 10
4 mi
4m
South Muskogee Avenue
3.9 mi
6m
Disabled American Veterans Highway
3.4 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Muskogee Turnpike
— 33.5 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stilwell, OK and Tulsa, OK.
1
Start on West Division Street
0.1 mi·29 sec·West Division Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 59
1.7 mi·2 min·North Front Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto OK 51
0.3 mi·32 sec·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on OK 51
14 mi·15 min·42nd Rainbow Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on OK 51
7.4 mi·11 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 62; OK 51; OK 10
0.5 mi·45 sec·East Downing Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto US 62; OK 10; OK 51; OK 82
2.2 mi·3 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto OK 10; OK 82
3.9 mi·6 min·South Muskogee Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on OK 10; US 62
0.1 mi·11 sec·OK 10; US 62
10
Continue on US 62; OK 10
4.0 mi·4 min·US 62; OK 10
11
Continue on OK 10; US 62
0.7 mi·50 sec·OK 10; US 62
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on OK 10; US 62
3.2 mi·3 min·OK 10; US 62
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 62; OK 10
3.0 mi·3 min·US 62; OK 10
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 62; OK 10
7.6 mi·9 min·US 62; OK 10
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Toward OK 165 North: Port of Muskogee, Tulsa, USS BatfishUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto OK 165; OK 351
33 mi·31 min·Muskogee Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on OK 51
3.4 mi·3 min·Disabled American Veterans Highway
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on OK 51
380 ft·5 sec·Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
19
Continue on OK 51
11 mi·12 min·Broken Arrow Expressway
Use the straight lane.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward Detroit Avenue, DowntownUse the slight right lane.
21
Turn left onto East 13th Street South
0.2 mi·28 sec·East 13th Street South
Use the straight / left lanes.
22
Turn right onto South Boston Avenue East
0.7 mi·2 min·South Boston Avenue East
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
23
At end of road, turn left onto East 3rd Street South
0.1 mi·31 sec·East 3rd Street South
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto South Boulder Avenue West
390 ft·15 sec·South Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
25
Arrive at destination
South Boulder Avenue West
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the advantage of being able to depart whenever it best fits your schedule without worrying about complex planning. While no formal stops are required for a 1-hour and 58-minute drive, keep your fuel budget of $15 in mind before you head out from Stilwell to ensure you have enough coverage for the full 97.7 miles. If you prefer quieter roads, monitor traffic flow on the Muskogee Turnpike to decide if you want to stick to the highway or utilize the segments of US 62 for a change of pace. Taking advantage of the route's simplicity allows you to focus on a stress-free arrival in Tulsa rather than managing a heavy travel itinerary.
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 48.8 miles from Stilwell, OK, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.5 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 21 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.8 miles or 1h 5m 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 35m
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 Stilwell, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Stilwell, OK
This is one driving day of about 97.7 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Stilwell, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Muskogee Turnpike for about 33.5 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 97.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 59 / North Front Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 59 / North Front Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
48.4 mi into trip|~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward OK 165 North: Port of Muskogee, Tulsa, USS Batfish
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward OK 165 North: Port of Muskogee, Tulsa, U...
7
96.3 mi into trip|~1h 54m 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
97.4 mi into trip|~1h 57m 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
97.6 mi into trip|~1h 58m 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
$15.27 one way
$30.55 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$16.77
$33.54
premium
$4.89
$18.80
$37.60
diesel
$5.61
$21.57
$43.14
Estimated Tolls: $2.34
Muskogee Turnpike
(33.5 mi)$2.34
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
$15
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.3
0
$10.26
$4.69
Efficient EV
24.4
0
$8.55
$3.91
EV Truck/SUV
39.1
0
$13.68
$6.25
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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 20, 2026
Origin
Stilwell, OK
Morning
in Stilwell on Tuesday
Local time
6:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Tulsa, OK
Morning
in Tulsa on Tuesday
Local time
6:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
1h 58m 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 highway-focused drive that balances different road types as you navigate toward Tulsa. Approximately 64% of your journey will be spent on highways, including stints on the Muskogee Turnpike, US 62, and the 42nd Rainbow Infantry Division Memorial Highway. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 33.5 miles while on the Muskogee Turnpike, which allows for consistent speeds. The road transitions from smaller segments to these larger thoroughfares, creating a driving environment that shifts from local transit to faster, more open highway travel. Staying alert is key, as the mix of turnpikes and state highways dictates the overall flow of your time behind the wheel.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.5 mi on Muskogee Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Muskogee Turnpike and US 62. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 59 / North Front Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 97.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (US 59 / North Front Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 48.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.3 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.
On the drive from Stilwell, OK to Tulsa, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Uss Batfish along the way.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 97.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.5 miles on Muskogee Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.34 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.
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 0.1 miles (US 59 / North Front Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 48.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.3 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.
