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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 12m

Distance

173.2 mi

279 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 0m ★
6 AM
3h 12m
8 AM
3h 36m
10 AM
3h 20m
12 PM
3h 18m
3 PM
3h 21m
5 PM
3h 34m
8 PM
3h 5m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Fletcher, OK, OK

Fletcher, OK

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Trip Overview

This 173.2-mile drive from Tulsa, OK, to Fletcher, OK, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 12 minutes. You'll spend about 93% of your time on highways, making it a straightforward journey through the Great Plains. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $27. Given its manageable distance and duration, it's an ideal day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times without the need for an overnight stop. The route is primarily highway-focused, offering an efficient way to travel between these two Oklahoma destinations.

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

86.6 miles from Tulsa, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike 86.6 mi 1h 25m
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike 46.1 mi 47m
Will Rogers Expressway 23.5 mi 28m
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway 4.8 mi 5m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway 4.2 mi 4m
Northeast North Drive 3 mi 7m
Skelly Bypass 0.7 mi <1m
East North Drive 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike — 86.6 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa, OK and Fletcher, OK.

1

Start on South Boulder Avenue West

0.3 mi · 1 min · South Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left lanes.
2

Turn right onto West 6th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · West 6th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3

Continue on West 7th Street

0.3 mi · 54 sec · 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

46 mi · 46 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Chickasha, Lawton Use the straight lane.
14

Take the exit onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

0.4 mi · 1 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Exit 62 Toward Fletcher, Cyril, Sterling Use the sharp right lane.
15

Turn right

0.6 mi · 1 min
Use the left / right lanes.
16

Continue on Whitfield Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Whitfield Road
17

Continue on Northeast 180th Street

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Northeast 180th Street
18

Turn right onto Northeast North Drive

3.0 mi · 7 min · Northeast North Drive
19

Continue on East North Drive

0.7 mi · 1 min · East North Drive
20

Turn left onto North Central Street

0.2 mi · 51 sec · North Central Street
21

Turn right onto West Cole Road

319 ft · 14 sec · West Cole Road
22

Arrive at destination

West Cole Road

Trip Plan

With a total duration of 3 hours and 12 minutes, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day adventure. Aim to depart in the morning to take advantage of daylight and allow ample time to reach Fletcher without feeling rushed. While the drive is only 173.2 miles, consider a brief stop around the halfway mark, perhaps after covering the 86.6-mile stretch on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, for a quick stretch or to refuel if needed. The estimated fuel cost is $27, so plan accordingly. Enjoy the efficient travel through Oklahoma's Great Plains region.

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 86.6 miles from Tulsa, OK, or about 1h 29m 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 38 miles or 41m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 86.6 miles or 1h 29m 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 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fletcher, OK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Tulsa, 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 Tulsa, OK

This is one driving day of about 173.2 miles and 3h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 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.

human settlement in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Nichols Hills, OK

87 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

Drumright, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Edmond, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 86.6 miles from Tulsa, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Chandler, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Bristow, OK

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Edmond, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

Early stretch 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Bristow, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

DynamicEVC Charging Station

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Tulsa, Oklahoma

+18332172197

Visit website

Science Museum Oklahoma

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+14056026664

Visit website

Oklahoma State Capitol

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14055213356

Visit website

Scissortail Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+14054456277

Visit website

Bricktown River Walk Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Final third 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: 4:30 am–11 pm

+14052353500

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 167.1 — 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
7
3.4 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway toward I 244 West: Oklahoma City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 244 West: Oklahoma City
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
167.1 mi into trip | ~2h 56m in | Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

Take the exit onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike toward Fletcher, Cyril, Sterling

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the sharp right lane. Exit 62 Toward Fletcher, Cyril, Sterling

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.08 one way

$54.16 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 61 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $29.73 $59.46
premium $4.89 $33.33 $66.66
diesel $5.61 $38.24 $76.48

Estimated Tolls: $7.53

Turner Turnpike (86.6 mi) $4.33
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike (45.7 mi) $3.20

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

$27

Tolls

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 60.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 52 0 $18.19 $8.31
Efficient EV 43.3 0 $15.15 $6.93
EV Truck/SUV 69.3 0 $24.25 $11.08

Gas CO2

61 kg

EV CO2

20 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 20, 2026

Origin

Tulsa, OK

Late night in Tulsa on Tuesday

Local time

5:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fletcher, OK

Late night in Fletcher on Tuesday

Local time

5:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°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 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 12m 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

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...

3 mi from route ~9 min detour $18 near mile 107.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 173.2-mile trip, with 93% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll navigate segments of the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, alongside the Will Rogers Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 86.6 miles on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, providing a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. The road's character remains largely highway-centric, facilitating efficient travel with minimal deviations.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 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 Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. 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 17 significant decision points across 173.2 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 3.4 miles (I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; 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.

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 Fletcher, OK, road signs point toward Lawton and Amarillo.

Lawton

93.3 mi in | ~1h 36m | via I 44

Amarillo

97.9 mi in | ~1h 41m | via I 44; OK 66

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 3h 12m. Total distance: 173.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). 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 $7.53 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 Fletcher, 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 3.4 miles (I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; 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.

Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Fletcher, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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