Origin
Tulsa, OK
Morning in Tulsa on Friday
Local time
6:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tulsa, OK to Dewey, 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
1h
Distance
46.1 mi
74 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
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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Dewey, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tulsa, OK to Dewey, OK covers 46.1 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 75, Cherokee Expressway, Southeast Washington Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16 miles on US 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 75 | 16 mi | 17m |
| Cherokee Expressway | 14.5 mi | 17m |
| Southeast Washington Boulevard | 7 mi | 11m |
| Chapelle Family Memorial Highway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| South Osage Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| West 2nd Street South | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Washington Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Boulder Avenue West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 75
— 16 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa, OK and Dewey, 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
7.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Southeast Washington Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 75
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 75
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Osage Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
US 75
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 23 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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
3
6.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 75 / Cherokee Expressway
Continue onto US 75 / Cherokee Expressway toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
3
21.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 75
Continue onto US 75 toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.15 one way
$14.29 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $7.84 | $15.67 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.94 | $17.89 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $10.16 | $20.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.45 | $2.95 |
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
Dewey, OK
Morning in Dewey on Friday
Local time
6:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
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
1h 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?
46.1 mi in 1h, mostly highway — 16 mi of that is on US 75.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 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?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 75 and Cherokee Expressway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 2nd Street South.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
766 ft
615 ft
Total Climb
369 ft
Total Descent
389 ft
Highest Point
766 ft
~32.9 mi in
Elevation Range
152 ft
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 Dewey, OK
Full guide →Dewey is a small town in the Green Country Region in Oklahoma. It lies on the outskirts of Bartlesville.
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 1h. Total distance: 46.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Straightforward navigation.
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 Dewey, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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