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Trip from Tulsa, OK to Mangum, OK
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 36m
Distance
258.9 mi
417 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 23m
★
6 AM
4h 36m
8 AM
5h 3m
10 AM
4h 46m
12 PM
4h 43m
3 PM
4h 47m
5 PM
5h 2m
8 PM
4h 28m
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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Mangum, OK
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Trip Overview
Tulsa to Mangum is 258.9 miles and takes about 4h 36m via Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $46 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive across Oklahoma. It's a one-day excursion, so you can plan for a relatively early start to make the most of your time. The route is primarily on highways, but includes some surface road driving, making it a good option if you prefer a mix of speeds.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
129.5 miles from Tulsa, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 90.8 mi | 1h 33m |
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 86.6 mi | 1h 25m |
| John Kilpatrick Turnpike | 23.5 mi | 25m |
| OK 34 | 21.7 mi | 26m |
| US 283 | 14 mi | 16m |
| Great Western Cattle Trail | 10.6 mi | 10m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway | 2.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 90.8 mi, about 1h 33m
Traffic on I-40
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 20 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,288 veh/hr typical · worst 1,531
Quietest
2 AM
~168 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 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 Mangum, OK.
1
Start on South Boulder Avenue West
0.3 mi
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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
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1 min
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West 6th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on West 7th Street
0.3 mi
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54 sec
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West 7th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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23 sec
Toward I 244 West, US 75 South
Use the straight lane.
5
Merge onto I 244
2.3 mi
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2 min
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Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 244
2.6 mi
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2 min
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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
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55 sec
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Skelly Bypass
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on I 44
87 mi
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1 hr 25 min
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Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 344
24 mi
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25 min
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John Kilpatrick Turnpike
Exit 138B
Toward Kilpatrick Turnpike West
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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33 sec
Toward Northwest 10th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on Northwest 10th Street
1.6 mi
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2 min
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Northwest 10th Street
Use the left lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
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47 sec
Use the left lane.
13
Merge onto I 40; US 270
55 mi
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55 min
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Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 40
2.6 mi
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2 min
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Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 40
24 mi
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25 min
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Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 40
11 mi
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10 min
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Great Western Cattle Trail
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on I 40
12 mi
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12 min
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Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit onto OK 34
0.2 mi
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34 sec
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OK 34
Exit 32
Toward OK 34 South: Carter, Mangum, Elk City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
At end of road, turn left onto OK 34
14 mi
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17 min
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OK 34
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on OK 34; CR N1950
6.9 mi
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7 min
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OK 34; CR N1950
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
21
Continue on OK 34; CR N1950
0.6 mi
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41 sec
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OK 34; CR N1950
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on OK 34; US 283
503 ft
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6 sec
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OK 34; US 283
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on US 283; OK 34
8.1 mi
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9 min
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US 283; OK 34
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
24
Continue on US 283; OK 9; OK 34
3.8 mi
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4 min
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US 283; OK 9; OK 34
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
25
Continue on US 283; OK 34
2.2 mi
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3 min
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US 283; OK 34
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Turn right onto OK 34
494 ft
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17 sec
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East Lincoln Street
27
Turn left onto OK 34
93 ft
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1 sec
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South Pennsylvania Avenue
28
Arrive at destination
OK 34
Trip Plan
With a total driving time of under 5 hours, this is a manageable one-day trip. Consider leaving Tulsa in the morning to ensure you have ample daylight for the entire drive. You'll pass through several towns, so plan for one stop to refuel and stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition to surface roads; the longest stretch of highway is over 90 miles, so make sure you're topped up before entering that segment. The flexibility of a single-day drive means you can adjust your departure time slightly based on the weather or your morning's activities.
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 129.5 miles from Tulsa, OK, or about 2h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.8 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 57 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129.5 miles or 2h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mangum, 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 258.9 miles and 4h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 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 Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 90.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
129 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 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 129.5 miles from Tulsa, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90.8 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.
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Hutch's
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Chandler Services
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.4 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.5 mi from route
TA
1.7 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.8 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
1.8 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
2 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 223 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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West 6th Street
Turn right onto West 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
0.9 mi into trip
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~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
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~6m in
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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
6
116.8 mi into trip
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~2h 1m in
Take the exit toward Northwest 10th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Northwest 10th Street
8
223 mi into trip
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~3h 52m in
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OK 34
Take the exit onto OK 34 toward OK 34 South: Carter, Mangum, Elk City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 32
Toward OK 34 South: Carter, Mangum, Elk City
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.04 one way
$86.09 round trip
$4.22/gal
25.4 MPG avg
91 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $46.89 | $93.77 |
| premium | $5.18 | $52.83 | $105.66 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $54.53 | $109.06 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.51
Turner Turnpike
(86.6 mi)
$4.33
Kilpatrick Turnpike
(23.5 mi)
$1.18
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
$43
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.7 | 0 | $27.18 | $12.43 |
| Efficient EV | 64.7 | 0 | $22.65 | $10.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 103.6 | 1 | $36.25 | $16.57 |
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Origin
Tulsa, OK
Afternoon in Tulsa on Wednesday
Local time
2:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NE 5 mph
16% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 10:42PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 1 at 10:40PM CDT until June 1 at 11:30PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Destination
Mangum, OK
Afternoon in Mangum on Wednesday
Local time
2:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Mostly Clear
SE 6 to 10 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 10:42PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 1 at 10:40PM CDT until June 1 at 11:30PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
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
4h 36m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
$18
near mile 98.2
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 about 58% of this 258.9-mile drive on highways, with the longest stretch of continuous highway driving being 90.8 miles on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a transition from highway speeds to surface roads as you get closer to your destination. The initial portion features more developed highway infrastructure with frequent exits before opening up to more rural cruising.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 90.8 mi on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near West 6th Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 258.9 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: at 0.3 miles (West 6th Street): Lane positioning matters here; 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,111 ft
722 ft
Total Climb
1,495 ft
Total Descent
618 ft
Highest Point
2,111 ft
~221.9 mi in
Elevation Range
1,389 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 Mangum, OK, road signs point toward Kilpatrick Turnpike West and Elk City.
Kilpatrick Turnpike West
93.3 mi in
|
~1h 36m
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via I 344
Elk City
223 mi in
|
~3h 52m
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via OK 34
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Take 2
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
Tulsa, OK
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:30-15:00
Visit websiteNotion
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Tulsa, OK
Visit websiteCoracle Coffee
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
Tulsa, OK
Elote
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00
Antoinette’s Bakery
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Cuisine: bakery;dessert
Starbucks
Cafe
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
1.4 mi from route
~4 min detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Rosa
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
Tulsa, OK
Cuisine: mexican
Visit websiteDomino's
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
Tulsa, OK
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su...
Visit websiteRuby D's Burger Joint
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
Tulsa, OK
Cuisine: burger;local
Hours: Tu-Su 11:00-21:00
Visit websiteCherry Street Kitchen and Catering
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
Tulsa, OK
Cuisine: burger;sandwich;american;salad
Visit websiteSisserou's Caribbean Restaurant & Catering
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Cuisine: caribbean
Hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Visit websiteJimmy John's
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Tulsa, OK
Cuisine: sandwich
Visit websiteThe Cave House
Attraction
Near the start, short detour
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Visit website
21st Street Plaza
Picnic_site
Near the start, short detour
1.5 mi from route
~4 min detour
Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge
Park
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
2.3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Lincoln Park
Park
Near the start, short detour
2.3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Riverside Park
Park
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
2.4 mi from route
~6 min detour
Black Park
Park
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
2.5 mi from route
~6 min detour
Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame
Museum
Near the start, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
Tulsa, OK
Visit websiteTulsa Firefighter's Memorial
Monument
Near the start, right off the route
0 mi from route
Oil Capital Historic District
District
Near the start, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
Polar Bear
Artwork
Near the start, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
East Meets West
Artwork
Near the start, right off the route
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Crybaby Hill
Monument
Near the start, right off the route
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Home2 Suites
Hotel
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
El Reno West KOA
Caravan_site
Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Halfway reset
3.5 mi from route
~9 min detour
Visit website
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
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 Mangum, OK
Full guide →Mangum is a city of 3,000 people (2010) in the Great Plains Country region of southwest Oklahoma.
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 4h 36m. Total distance: 258.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 90.8 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.51 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.
Yes — we found about 14 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Mangum, 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. There are 14 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (West 6th Street): Lane positioning matters here; 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.
Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Mangum, 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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