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Trip from Tulsa, OK to Wewoka, OK

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 51m

Distance

84.4 mi

136 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 44m ★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 47m

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

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Downtown Tulsa, OK, OK

Tulsa, OK

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city in Seminole County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Wewoka, OK

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Trip Overview

The drive from Tulsa, OK to Wewoka, OK covers 84.4 miles and takes about 1h 51m 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, OK 48, Seminole Nation Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.1 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.09 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.

Midpoint

42.2 miles from Tulsa, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike 25.1 mi 24m
OK 48 15.5 mi 20m
Seminole Nation Highway 13.8 mi 24m
South Chestnut Street 13.8 mi 16m
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway 4.8 mi 5m
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway 4.5 mi 4m
Shawnee Avenue 2 mi 3m
US Historic 66 1.3 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike — 25.1 mi, about 24m

Traffic on I-244

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~3,356 veh/hr typical

Quietest

2 AM

~169 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

19.9×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 58 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 Wewoka, 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

25 mi · 24 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 196 Toward OK 48, OK 66: Bristow, Keystone Lake Use the right lane.
10

At end of road, turn left onto US Historic 66; OK 48; OK 66

1.3 mi · 3 min · US Historic 66; OK 48; OK 66
Use the straight lane.
11

Turn left onto OK 16; OK 48

0.2 mi · 35 sec · East 1st Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12

Turn right onto OK 48

14 mi · 16 min · South Chestnut Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13

Continue on OK 48

9.9 mi · 11 min · OK 48
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Continue on OK 48

0.9 mi · 1 min · OK 48
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Continue on OK 48

4.8 mi · 8 min · OK 48
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
17

Merge onto I 40

4.5 mi · 4 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 37 sec
Exit 212 Toward OK 56: Cromwell, Wewoka Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Turn left onto OK 56

1.7 mi · 2 min · Seminole Nation Highway
20

Continue on OK 56

2.0 mi · 3 min · Shawnee Avenue
21

Continue on OK 56

12 mi · 21 min · Seminole Nation Highway
22

Continue on OK 56

0.3 mi · 37 sec · North Mekusukey Avenue
23

Turn left onto West 1st Street

11 ft · 0 sec · West 1st Street
24

Arrive at destination

West 1st Street

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.2 miles from Tulsa, OK, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.1 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 19 miles or 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 42.2 miles or 50m 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 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wewoka, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Tulsa, OK

This is one driving day of about 84.4 miles and 1h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 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 25.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

human settlement in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bristow, OK

42 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bristow, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.2 miles from Tulsa, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

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

Electrify America Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

Bristow, OK

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Bristow, 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

EV Connect Charging Station

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Tulsa, Oklahoma

+18668167584

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

First break 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

Sand Springs, Oklahoma

+18004891588

Visit website

DynamicEVC Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.5 mi from route ~6 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 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 68 — 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
8
31.8 mi into trip | ~34m in

Take the exit toward OK 48, OK 66: Bristow, Keystone Lake

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 196 Toward OK 48, OK 66: Bristow, Keystone Lake
8
68 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in

Take the exit toward OK 56: Cromwell, Wewoka

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 212 Toward OK 56: Cromwell, Wewoka

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.09 one way

$26.17 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $14.35 $28.70
premium $4.93 $16.37 $32.75
diesel $5.60 $18.60 $37.21

Estimated Tolls: $1.26

Turner Turnpike (25.1 mi) $1.26

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

$13

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.3 0 $8.86 $4.05
Efficient EV 21.1 0 $7.39 $3.38
EV Truck/SUV 33.8 0 $11.82 $5.40

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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 Sep 2, 2026

Origin

Tulsa, OK

Evening in Tulsa on Wednesday

Local time

6:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Mostly Clear

S 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 7:46PM CDT until September 2 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 7:46PM CDT until September 2 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Destination

Wewoka, OK

Evening in Wewoka on Wednesday

Local time

6:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Clear

S 6 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 7:46PM CDT until September 2 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 7:46PM CDT until September 2 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

73°F

Bristow, OK

42 mi in

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

1h 51m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

84.4 mi in 1h 51m — 54% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.

54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.1 mi on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near West 6th Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 84.4 miles you will encounter 16 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

910 ft 721 ft

Total Climb

569 ft

Total Descent

489 ft

Highest Point

910 ft

~18.1 mi in

Elevation Range

189 ft

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 Wewoka, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Keystone Lake along the way.

Keystone Lake

31.8 mi in | ~34m

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 Wewoka, OK

Full guide →

Wewoka is a town in the Frontier Country region of Oklahoma, founded by freedman John House and the Black Seminoles in 1849, that became the capital of the Seminole Nation eventually. It went through an oil boom phase to become the third largest city in Oklahoma for a time in the 1930s, but now it tries hard to retain its population and unique designation on the map and in the history books.

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 1h 51m. Total distance: 84.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 25.1 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.26 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 Wewoka, 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: 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 Wewoka, 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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