Sulphur, OK to Bartlesville, OK is 190.1 miles and takes about 3h 42m via Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive travels north through Oklahoma's Great Plains region, offering a straightforward, mixed-terrain journey. Given its manageable distance and duration, it's a practical route for a single-day trip, allowing ample time for potential stops along the way. You'll find the drive generally efficient, making it a good option for those looking to cover ground without an overnight commitment.
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
95.1 miles from Sulphur, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 52m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
42 mi
40m
J. A. Richardson Loop
32 mi
37m
Veterans Memorial Highway
27.2 mi
30m
US 75
16 mi
17m
Cherokee Expressway
14.5 mi
17m
Chickasaw Turnpike
13.1 mi
15m
OK 1
9.9 mi
12m
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
6.6 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 42 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sulphur, OK and Bartlesville, OK.
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Start on this road
34 ft·7 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto West Vinita Avenue
86 ft·5 sec·West Vinita Avenue
3
Turn right onto OK 7; US 177
2.5 mi·3 min·West 1st Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward OK 301 East: Ada
5
Merge onto OK 301
2.4 mi·2 min·Chickasaw Turnpike
6
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 301
11 mi·12 min·Chickasaw Turnpike
7
At end of road, turn left onto OK 1
9.8 mi·12 min·OK 1
Use the left / right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto OK 1
0.2 mi·37 sec·OK 1
Toward OK 1 East, OK 3 West: Oklahoma City, Seminole, McAlesterUse the straight / right lanes.
9
Merge onto OK 1; OK 3
32 mi·37 min·J. A. Richardson Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 377; OK 3E; OK 99
2.9 mi·3 min·South Milt Phillips Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on OK 99; US 377
14 mi·16 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on OK 99; US 377
3.3 mi·3 min·Jim Thorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Continue on OK 99; US 377
13 mi·14 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Continue on OK 99; US 377
4.4 mi·5 min·South 8th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
314 ft·7 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·23 sec·this road
17
Turn slight right
510 ft·13 sec
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
18
Merge onto I 44
42 mi·40 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on I 44; OK 66
1.2 mi·1 min·Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
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.
21
Take the exit
0.1 mi·9 sec
Exit 6BToward US 75: Bartlesville, OkmulgeeUse the slight left lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·33 sec
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the left lane.
23
Merge onto US 75
5.6 mi·7 min·Chapelle Family Memorial Highway
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the straight lane.
24
Continue on US 75
15 mi·17 min·Cherokee Expressway
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the straight lane.
25
Continue on US 75
0.8 mi·57 sec·US 75
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the straight / right lanes.
26
Continue on US 75
1.6 mi·1 min·US 75
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the straight / right lanes.
27
Continue on US 75
1.0 mi·1 min·US 75
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the straight / right lanes.
28
Continue on US 75
1.2 mi·1 min·US 75
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the straight / right lanes.
29
Continue on US 75
11 mi·12 min·US 75
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the straight / right lanes.
30
Continue on US 75
3.0 mi·4 min·Southeast Washington Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Turn left onto Price Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Price Road
Use the left lane.
32
Enter roundabout onto Silver Lake Road
31 ft·0 sec·Silver Lake Road
33
Continue on Silver Lake Road
2.0 mi·3 min·Silver Lake Road
34
Turn left onto US 60
1.4 mi·2 min·Southeast Adams Boulevard
35
Continue on US 60
403 ft·15 sec·West Adams Boulevard
36
Turn right onto South Keeler Avenue
173 ft·11 sec·South Keeler Avenue
37
Turn left
66 ft·10 sec
38
Turn left
383 ft·28 sec
39
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Consider departing Sulphur in the morning to take full advantage of the daylight for your 3h 42m drive to Bartlesville. With a total distance of 190.1 miles and a fuel cost estimated around $30, this is comfortably a one-day trip. You have flexibility for stops, but a good point to stretch your legs might be around the halfway mark, especially as you transition off the main turnpike. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach Bartlesville, as the longest stretch without services could be up to 42 miles on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 95.1 miles from Sulphur, OK, or about 1h 52m 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 42 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.1 miles or 1h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 57m
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 Sulphur, 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 Sulphur, OK
This is one driving day of about 190.1 miles and 3h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Sulphur, 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 27
5 decision points cluster between mile 25.6 and 145.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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25.6 mi into trip|~31m in|OK 1
Take the exit onto OK 1 toward OK 1 East, OK 3 West: Oklahoma City, Seminole, McAlester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward OK 1 East, OK 3 West: Oklahoma City, Sem...
7
95.6 mi into trip|~1h 53m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
139.2 mi into trip|~2h 36m 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
145.8 mi into trip|~2h 44m 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
145.9 mi into trip|~2h 44m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.72 one way
$59.44 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg67 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$32.63
$65.26
premium
$4.89
$36.58
$73.17
diesel
$5.61
$41.97
$83.94
Estimated Tolls: $3.02
Turner Turnpike
(42 mi)$2.10
Chickasaw Turnpike
(13.1 mi)$0.92
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
$30
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
57
0
$19.96
$9.12
Efficient EV
47.5
0
$16.63
$7.60
EV Truck/SUV
76
0
$26.61
$12.17
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Sulphur, OK
Night
in Sulphur on Saturday
Local time
9:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bartlesville, OK
Night
in Bartlesville on Saturday
Local time
9:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Shawnee, OK
95 mi in
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
18 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
3h 42m 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.
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Springs, streams, lakes - whatever its form, water is the attraction at Chickasaw National Recreation Area.
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive presents a mixed experience, with 54% of the route utilizing major highways like the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 42 miles on the turnpike, providing a period of consistent speed. The drive transitions between these faster highway segments and other roads like J. A. Richardson Loop and Veterans Memorial Highway, offering some variety. Expect a drive that balances efficiency with brief moments on more local arteries, keeping the journey engaging without being overly demanding.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
39 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?
10/10
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 25.6 miles in near OK 1.
Driving Effort10/10
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 27 significant decision points across 190.1 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 25.6 miles (OK 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 95.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 139.2 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sulphur, OK and Bartlesville, OK, road signs point toward Seminole, Mcalester, Sand Springs and Okmulgee.
Seminole
25.6 mi in|~31m|via OK 1
Mcalester
25.6 mi in|~31m|via OK 1
Sand Springs
139.2 mi in|~2h 36m|via I 244
Okmulgee
145.8 mi in|~2h 44m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 42m. Total distance: 190.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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 $3.02 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 25.6 miles (OK 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 95.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 139.2 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.
Yes — Chickasaw National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Bartlesville, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
