Origin
Tulsa, OK
Night in Tulsa on Saturday
Local time
11:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tulsa, OK to Bartlesville, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
45 mi
72 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bartlesville, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick getaway, the 45-mile journey from Tulsa to Bartlesville is an ideal day trip. You can expect to spend about 59 minutes behind the wheel, making it a manageable drive that doesn't require an overnight stay. Your fuel budget for this round trip is estimated at approximately $7, keeping costs low for a quick excursion. Both cities are situated firmly within the Great Plains, ensuring a consistent landscape throughout your travels. Because the route is short and straightforward, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. It is a practical, efficient connection between these two Oklahoma hubs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 75 | 16 mi | 17m |
| Cherokee Expressway | 14.5 mi | 17m |
| Chapelle Family Memorial Highway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Southeast Washington Boulevard | 3 mi | 4m |
| Silver Lake Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Southeast Adams Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Price Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West 2nd Street South | 0.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 75
— 16 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa, OK and Bartlesville, OK.
1
Start on South Boulder Avenue West
9 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Boulder Avenue West
2
Turn left onto West 2nd Street South
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West 2nd Street South
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
Use the slight left lane.
4
Merge onto US 75
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Chapelle Family Memorial Highway
Toward Bartlesville
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 75
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Cherokee Expressway
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 75
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
US 75
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 75
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 75
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 75
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 75
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 75
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 75
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 75
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US 75
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 75
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Southeast Washington Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Price Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Price Road
Use the left lane.
13
Enter roundabout onto Silver Lake Road
31 ft
·
0 sec
·
Silver Lake Road
14
Continue on Silver Lake Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Silver Lake Road
15
Turn left onto US 60
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Adams Boulevard
16
Continue on US 60
403 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Adams Boulevard
17
Turn right onto South Keeler Avenue
173 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Keeler Avenue
18
Turn left
66 ft
·
10 sec
19
Turn left
383 ft
·
28 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from Tulsa, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 41.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West 2nd Street South
Turn left onto West 2nd Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 75 / Chapelle Family Memorial Highway
Merge onto US 75 / Chapelle Family Memorial Highway toward Bartlesville
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward Bartlesville
5
40.4 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Price Road
Turn left onto Price Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
41.4 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
Silver Lake Road
Enter roundabout onto Silver Lake Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.04 one way
$14.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.72 | $15.45 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.66 | $17.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.94 | $19.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Bartlesville, OK
Night in Bartlesville on Saturday
Local time
11:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17 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
59m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is a highway-focused experience, with 68% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will primarily navigate via US 75, which incorporates the Cherokee Expressway and the Chapelle Family Memorial Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 16 miles on US 75, offering a steady pace for the majority of the trip. While the road transitions through these named highways, the character of the drive remains consistent and functional. Expect a direct, no-nonsense commute that favors speed and reliability over winding, technical backroads.
68% 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: 16 mi on US 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 75 and Cherokee Expressway. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 2nd Street South.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 45 miles you will encounter 15 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 (West 2nd Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (US 75 / Chapelle Family Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting 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 59m. Total distance: 45 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16 miles on US 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (West 2nd Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (US 75 / Chapelle Family Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bartlesville, 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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