Origin
Tulsa, OK
Morning in Tulsa on Friday
Local time
11:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tulsa, OK to Carnegie, OK
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 43m
Distance
191.7 mi
308 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 31m
★
6 AM
3h 44m
8 AM
4h 9m
10 AM
3h 52m
12 PM
3h 50m
3 PM
3h 54m
5 PM
4h 8m
8 PM
3h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tulsa, OK
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Carnegie, OK
Domenico Adornato
Trip Overview
Tulsa to Carnegie is 191.7 miles and takes about 3h 43m via Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, OK 9, and Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Oklahoma, moving from the Great Plains region to another part of the Great Plains. Most of the drive is on highways, making it a straightforward point-to-point trip. It's a practical choice if you need to get from Tulsa to Carnegie efficiently without much fuss.
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
95.8 miles from Tulsa, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 86.6 mi | 1h 25m |
| OK 9 | 33.6 mi | 52m |
| Harry E. Bailey Turnpike | 24.2 mi | 22m |
| Will Rogers Expressway | 23.5 mi | 28m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| West Petree Road | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| US 62 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 86.6 mi, about 1h 25m
Traffic on I-44
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,079 veh/hr typical · worst 2,589
Quietest
2 AM
~170 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa, OK and Carnegie, OK.
1
Start on South Boulder Avenue West
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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South Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Turn right onto West 6th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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West 6th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on West 7th Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
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West 7th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 244 West, US 75 South
Use the straight lane.
5
Merge onto I 244
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 244
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Toward I 244 West: Oklahoma City
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 44; OK 66
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
Skelly Bypass
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on I 44
87 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto I 44
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 44
Toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66
16 mi
·
19 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
Exit 133
Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Lawton, Amarillo
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44
7.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
Toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 44
24 mi
·
22 min
·
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Chickasha, Lawton
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 83
Toward US 62: Chickasha, Anadarko
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto OK 9; US 62; US 277
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Carpenter Drive
Toward Chickasha, Anadarko
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on OK 9; US 62; US 277
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Choctaw Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Continue on OK 9; US 62; US 81
7.4 mi
·
11 min
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OK 9; US 62; US 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on OK 9; US 62
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
OK 9; US 62
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
19
Continue on OK 9; US 62
367 ft
·
6 sec
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OK 9; US 62
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
20
Continue on OK 9; US 62
9.3 mi
·
11 min
·
OK 9; US 62
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
21
Turn left onto OK 9; US 62; US 281
93 ft
·
3 sec
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OK 9; US 62; US 281
Use the left lane.
22
Turn left onto OK 9; US 62; US 281
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mission Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn right onto OK 9; US 62; US 281
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West Petree Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
24
Continue on US 62; US 281; OK 9
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
US 62; US 281; OK 9
Use the straight / left lanes.
25
Continue on OK 9
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
OK 9
Use the straight / left lanes.
26
Continue on OK 9
15 mi
·
26 min
·
OK 9
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
27
Turn right onto OK 58
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Carnegie Avenue
28
Turn left onto West 2nd Street
104 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 2nd Street
29
Arrive at destination
West 2nd Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 43m estimated drive time, leaving Tulsa in the morning allows ample time to reach Carnegie before evening. With only one recommended stop and a 191.7-mile distance, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition off the turnpikes, as services might be less frequent on OK 9. The fuel cost is estimated at around $30, so plan accordingly before you depart.
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 95.8 miles from Tulsa, OK, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.6 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 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.8 miles or 1h 39m 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 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Carnegie, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Tulsa, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Tulsa, OK
This is one driving day of about 191.7 miles and 3h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Tulsa, 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 86.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 95.8 miles from Tulsa, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.6 miles.
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 195 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 145.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 244 West, US 75 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 244 West, US 75 South
9
97.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
|
I 44; OK 66 / Will Rogers Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66 / Will Rogers Expressway toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Lawton, Amarillo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 133
Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Lawton, Amarillo
8
113.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 1m in
|
I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton
8
145.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 32m in
Take the exit toward US 62: Chickasha, Anadarko
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 83
Toward US 62: Chickasha, Anadarko
8
145.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 33m in
|
OK 9; US 62; US 277 / Carpenter Drive
Turn right onto OK 9; US 62; US 277 / Carpenter Drive toward Chickasha, Anadarko
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Chickasha, Anadarko
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.72 one way
$59.44 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $32.59 | $65.18 |
| premium | $4.93 | $37.19 | $74.39 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $42.26 | $84.51 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.02
Turner Turnpike
(86.6 mi)
$4.33
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
(24.2 mi)
$1.69
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
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.5 | 0 | $20.13 | $9.20 |
| Efficient EV | 47.9 | 0 | $16.77 | $7.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.7 | 0 | $26.84 | $12.27 |
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.
Destination
Carnegie, OK
Morning in Carnegie on Friday
Local time
11:18 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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 43m 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.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
$18
near mile 105.8
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend 92% of this 191.7-mile drive on highways. Expect an 86.6-mile stretch on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, offering continuous highway cruising. After exiting the turnpikes, you'll transition to OK 9 for the remainder of the trip, which means more surface road driving. This shift from high-speed highway to local roads is something to be aware of as you get closer to Carnegie.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86.6 mi on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and OK 9. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 191.7 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 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 97.9 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Will Rogers Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 113.5 miles (I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,309 ft
722 ft
Total Climb
814 ft
Total Descent
226 ft
Highest Point
1,309 ft
~191.7 mi in
Elevation Range
588 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Tulsa, OK and Carnegie, OK, road signs point toward Lawton, Amarillo, Anadarko and Chickasha.
Lawton
93.3 mi in
|
~1h 36m
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via I 44
Amarillo
97.9 mi in
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~1h 41m
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via I 44; OK 66
Anadarko
145.6 mi in
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~2h 32m
Chickasha
145.8 mi in
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~2h 33m
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via OK 9; US 62; US 277
About the Cities
Starting in Tulsa, OK
Full guide →Founded 1836
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.
Top landmarks
- • Philbrook Museum of Art — art museum in Tulsa, Oklahoma
- • Holy Family Cathedral — church in Oklahoma, United States
- • Philtower Building — historic building in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Arriving in Carnegie, OK
Full guide →Founded 1903
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 3h 43m. Total distance: 191.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 86.6 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.02 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 Carnegie, 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 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 97.9 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Will Rogers Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 113.5 miles (I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial. 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 7.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Carnegie, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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