Origin
Tulsa, OK
Night in Tulsa on Friday
Local time
11:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Tulsa, OK to Minco, OK
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 33m
Distance
143.8 mi
231 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 23m
★
6 AM
2h 33m
8 AM
2h 54m
10 AM
2h 40m
12 PM
2h 38m
3 PM
2h 41m
5 PM
2h 53m
8 PM
2h 27m
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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Minco, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tulsa, OK to Minco, OK covers 143.8 miles and takes about 2h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, John Kilpatrick Turnpike, I 40 Business for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.6 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
71.9 miles from Tulsa, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 86.6 mi | 1h 25m |
| John Kilpatrick Turnpike | 23.5 mi | 25m |
| I 40 Business | 11.3 mi | 13m |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 11.1 mi | 11m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Northwest 10th Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| OK 37 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| US 81 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 86.6 mi, about 1h 25m
Traffic on I-40
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,904 veh/hr typical · worst 2,331
Quietest
2 AM
~217 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.8×
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 Minco, 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
Continue on I 344
24 mi
·
25 min
·
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
Exit 138B
Toward Kilpatrick Turnpike West
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward Northwest 10th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on Northwest 10th Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 10th Street
Use the left lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Use the left lane.
13
Merge onto I 40; US 270
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto I 40 Business
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 40 Business
Exit 125
Toward I 40 Business West, US 81: El Reno, Chickasha
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto I 40 Business; US 81
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 40 Business; US 81
Toward Oklahoma City, Chickasaw
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 81; OK 152
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 81; OK 152
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Continue on OK 37; US 81
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 37; US 81
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18
Arrive at destination
OK 37; US 81
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.9 miles from Tulsa, OK, or about 1h 14m 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 32 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.9 miles or 1h 14m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Minco, 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 143.8 miles and 2h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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
72 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 71.9 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 130.1 — 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
|
~1m in
|
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
|
~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
6
116.8 mi into trip
|
~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
130.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m in
|
I 40 Business
Take the exit onto I 40 Business toward I 40 Business West, US 81: El Reno, Chickasha
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 125
Toward I 40 Business West, US 81: El Reno, Chic...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.29 one way
$44.59 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $24.45 | $48.89 |
| premium | $4.93 | $27.90 | $55.80 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $31.70 | $63.40 |
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
$22
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.1 | 0 | $15.10 | $6.90 |
| Efficient EV | 36 | 0 | $12.58 | $5.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.5 | 0 | $20.13 | $9.20 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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
Minco, OK
Night in Minco on Friday
Local time
11:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°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
3 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
2h 33m 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?
143.8 mi in 2h 33m, mostly highway — 86.6 mi of that is on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 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?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and John Kilpatrick Turnpike. You will hit about 13 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 143.8 miles you will encounter 13 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
Mostly flat terrain
1,408 ft
722 ft
Total Climb
739 ft
Total Descent
162 ft
Highest Point
1,408 ft
~133.6 mi in
Elevation Range
687 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 Minco, OK, road signs point toward Kilpatrick Turnpike West, Chickasha, Oklahoma City and Chickasaw.
Kilpatrick Turnpike West
93.3 mi in
|
~1h 36m
|
via I 344
Chickasha
130.1 mi in
|
~2h 16m
|
via I 40 Business
Oklahoma City
130.4 mi in
|
~2h 17m
|
via I 40 Business; US 81
Chickasaw
130.4 mi in
|
~2h 17m
|
via I 40 Business; US 81
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 Minco, OK
Full guide →Founded 1890
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 2h 33m. Total distance: 143.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). 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 $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.
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 Minco, 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 0.3 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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Minco, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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