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Trip from Tulsa, OK to Noble, OK

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 24m

Distance

129.9 mi

209 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 15m ★
6 AM
2h 25m
8 AM
2h 44m
10 AM
2h 32m
12 PM
2h 30m
3 PM
2h 33m
5 PM
2h 43m
8 PM
2h 19m

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

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Downtown Noble, OK, OK

Noble, OK

Mateusz Dach

Trip Overview

This 129.9-mile drive from Tulsa to Noble, Oklahoma, is best tackled as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 24 minutes. You'll primarily navigate local streets, including West 6th Street and West 7th Street, before merging onto I-244 West. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $20, this route is an economical choice for a quick journey. As you travel across the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, expect a route characterized by frequent turns rather than long stretches of highway. It's a straightforward drive that doesn't require an overnight stay, offering flexibility for your schedule.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

65 miles from Tulsa, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike 72.7 mi 1h 11m
Kickapoo Turnpike 17.8 mi 16m
Southeast Expressway 8 mi 8m
South Sooner Road 6.6 mi 10m
12th Avenue Northeast 5.5 mi 9m
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway 5.1 mi 5m
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway 4.8 mi 5m
South Classen Boulevard 2.6 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike — 72.7 mi, about 1h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa, OK and Noble, 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

73 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 149 Toward Kickapoo Turnpike Use the slight right lane.
10

Continue on I 335

18 mi · 16 min · Kickapoo Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 48 sec
Exit 130A Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto I 40; US 270; OK 3

5.1 mi · 5 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 240; OK 3

8.0 mi · 8 min · Southeast Expressway
Toward OK 3 West, I 240 West: Lawton, Dallas Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 8 Toward OK 77H South: Tinker Air Force Base, Sooner Road Use the slight right lane.
15

Turn left onto Southeast 74th Street

230 ft · 12 sec · Southeast 74th Street
Use the left lane.
16

Turn left onto OK 77H

6.6 mi · 10 min · South Sooner Road
Use the left lane.
17

Continue on OK 77H

5.5 mi · 9 min · 12th Avenue Northeast
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Continue on US 77

1.7 mi · 3 min · 12th Avenue Southeast
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Continue on US 77

2.6 mi · 4 min · South Classen Boulevard
20

Continue on US 77

1.6 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
21

Arrive at destination

US 77

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour and 24-minute duration, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. You can depart anytime, but consider leaving mid-morning to avoid peak rush hour traffic in Tulsa. While there are no designated stops mentioned, the turn-heavy nature of the drive means you'll be passing through populated areas, so opportunities for quick breaks will present themselves organically. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, with an estimated cost of $20, though it's always wise to top off before departing, especially since there's no significant highway stretch to rely on for consistent fuel availability. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to local road signage, as the numerous turns can be disorienting if you're not actively navigating.

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 65 miles from Tulsa, OK, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.7 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 29 miles or 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 65 miles or 1h 7m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Noble, 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 129.9 miles and 2h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Tulsa, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 72.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Choctaw, OK

65 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

Sapulpa, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Meeker, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 65 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 72.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

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

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 55.7

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

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 37.1

Bristow, OK

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 37.1

Bristow, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 9.3

Tulsa, Oklahoma

+18668167584

Visit website

DynamicEVC Charging Station

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Tulsa, Oklahoma

+18332172197

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 111.8 — 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
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
7
79.4 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in

Take the exit toward Kickapoo Turnpike

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 149 Toward Kickapoo Turnpike
8
103.8 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in | I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway toward OK 3 West, I 240 West: Lawton, Dallas

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward OK 3 West, I 240 West: Lawton, Dallas
8
111.8 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in

Take the exit toward OK 77H South: Tinker Air Force Base, Sooner Road

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 8 Toward OK 77H South: Tinker Air Force Base, Soo...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.31 one way

$40.62 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $22.30 $44.60
premium $4.89 $25.00 $50.00
diesel $5.61 $28.68 $57.36

Estimated Tolls: $4.89

Turner Turnpike (72.7 mi) $3.64
Kickapoo Turnpike (17.8 mi) $1.25

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

$20

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39 0 $13.64 $6.24
Efficient EV 32.5 0 $11.37 $5.20
EV Truck/SUV 52 0 $18.19 $8.31

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 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 15, 2026

Origin

Tulsa, OK

Morning in Tulsa on Sunday

Local time

11:11 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Noble, OK

Morning in Noble on Sunday

Local time

11:11 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°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

15 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

2h 24m 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?

The personality of this drive is decidedly turn-heavy, suggesting a local and perhaps urban-to-suburban feel for much of the journey. With a highway share of 0%, you won't encounter any interstate cruising; instead, anticipate navigating city streets and connecting roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not a significant factor here, reinforcing the idea of a route composed of many smaller segments. Prepare for a driving experience that requires attention to navigation due to the frequent changes in direction, rather than long periods of steady cruising.

80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 72.7 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 Kickapoo 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 14 significant decision points across 129.9 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 79.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Noble, OK, road signs point toward Kickapoo Turnpike and Dallas.

Kickapoo Turnpike

79.4 mi in | ~1h 22m

Dallas

103.8 mi in | ~1h 46m | via I 240; OK 3

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 2h 24m. Total distance: 129.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 72.7 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $4.89 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 Noble, 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. 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 79.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Noble, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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