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Trip from Tulsa, OK to Sperry, OK

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

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 19m ★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m

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

Downtown Sperry, OK, OK

Sperry, OK

Rizky Sabriansyah

Trip Overview

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.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: North Peoria Avenue East — 8.6 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Boulder Avenue West

9 ft · 5 sec · South Boulder Avenue West
2

Turn left onto West 2nd Street South

0.7 mi · 2 min · West 2nd Street South
Use the straight / left lanes.
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 28 sec
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville Use the slight left lane.
4

Merge onto US 75

0.7 mi · 52 sec · Chapelle Family Memorial Highway
Toward Bartlesville
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward Peoria Avenue Use the slight right lane.
6

Turn left onto North Peoria Avenue East

8.6 mi · 14 min · North Peoria Avenue East
Use the left lane.
7

Continue on OK 11

0.2 mi · 21 sec · OK 11
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Continue on OK 11

0.2 mi · 22 sec · OK 11
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Turn slight left onto East Main Street

0.3 mi · 43 sec · East Main Street
Use the straight / slight left / right lanes.
10

At end of road, turn right onto North Cincinnati Avenue

162 ft · 6 sec · North Cincinnati Avenue
11

Turn right onto West Main Street

46 ft · 1 sec · West Main Street
12

Arrive at destination

West Main Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

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.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West 2nd Street South

Turn left onto West 2nd Street South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
5
0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward US 75 North: Bartlesville

Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
6
1.8 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the exit toward Peoria Avenue

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward Peoria Avenue
5
2 mi into trip | ~4m in | North Peoria Avenue East

Turn left onto North Peoria Avenue East

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
11.3 mi into trip | ~20m in | North Cincinnati Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto North Cincinnati Avenue

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.78 one way

$3.56 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Tulsa, OK

Late night in Tulsa on Sunday

Local time

2:46 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sperry, OK

Late night in Sperry on Sunday

Local time

2:46 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

16 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

20m 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?

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.

Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.6 mi on North Peoria Avenue East.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

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.

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 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.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

1.1 mi in | ~2m | via US 75

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 8.6 miles on North Peoria Avenue East. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Sperry, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sperry, 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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