Origin
Tulsa, OK
Late night in Tulsa on Sunday
Local time
2:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
11.4 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sperry, OK
Rizky Sabriansyah
This quick 11.4-mile drive from Tulsa to Sperry in Oklahoma's Great Plains region can be completed in about 20 minutes, making it an easy day trip. With a modest fuel cost of around $2, this route is designed for convenience rather than extensive sightseeing. You'll primarily navigate local roads, indicated by its 'turn-heavy' profile, so don't expect long stretches of open highway. Given its short distance, you won't need to split this drive or plan for an overnight stay, offering plenty of flexibility for when you decide to depart.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Peoria Avenue East | 8.6 mi | 14m |
| West 2nd Street South | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Chapelle Family Memorial Highway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| OK 11 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Cincinnati Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Boulder Avenue West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa, OK and Sperry, OK.
Start on South Boulder Avenue West
Turn left onto West 2nd Street South
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 75
Take the exit
Turn left onto North Peoria Avenue East
Continue on OK 11
Continue on OK 11
Turn slight left onto East Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto North Cincinnati Avenue
Turn right onto West Main Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto West 2nd Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Peoria Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto North Peoria Avenue East
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto North Cincinnati Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Regular Gas
$1.78 one way
$3.56 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.96 | $3.91 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.19 | $4.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.52 | $5.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Tulsa on Sunday
Local time
2:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Sperry on Sunday
Local time
2:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this short hop between Tulsa and Sperry. Only 4% of this 11.4-mile journey involves highway driving, meaning you'll be navigating city streets and local avenues for the most part. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.6 miles along North Peoria Avenue East. This driving experience is characterized by frequent turns and adjustments rather than sustained high-speed travel, offering a more grounded, up-close feel of the local landscape.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 2nd Street South.
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 11.4 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (West 2nd Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Tulsa, OK to Sperry, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Bartlesville along the way.
Bartlesville
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 11.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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