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Trip from Turley, OK to Tulsa, OK

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

Drive Time

13m

Distance

6.7 mi

11 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 12m ★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m

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

Downtown Turley, OK, OK

Turley, OK

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Trip Overview

This short 6.7-mile drive from Turley to Tulsa, Oklahoma, will only take about 13 minutes to complete, making it an ideal local hop. You won't need an overnight stay for this trip, and with a fuel cost estimated at just $1, it's incredibly budget-friendly. The route primarily utilizes local roads, offering a straightforward transition between the Great Plains regions of your origin and destination. This drive is best suited for a quick, direct journey without the need for extensive planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Peoria Avenue East 4.6 mi 8m
Chapelle Family Memorial Highway 0.9 mi 1m
East 1st Street South 0.7 mi 2m
South Boulder Avenue West <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North Peoria Avenue East — 4.6 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on OK 11

4.6 mi · 8 min · North Peoria Avenue East
Use the straight / left lanes.
2

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward US 75 South: Downtown Tulsa Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3

Merge onto US 75

0.9 mi · 1 min · Chapelle Family Memorial Highway
Toward US 75 South: Downtown Tulsa Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4

Take the exit

451 ft · 7 sec
Toward I 244 East, US 412 East: Joplin Use the slight left lane.
5

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward Downtown Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6

Continue on East 1st Street South

0.7 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street South
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West

372 ft · 14 sec · South Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left lanes.
8

Arrive at destination

South Boulder Avenue West

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.6 and 6.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
4.6 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the ramp toward US 75 South: Downtown Tulsa

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 75 South: Downtown Tulsa
6
4.8 mi into trip | ~9m in | US 75 / Chapelle Family Memorial Highway

Merge onto US 75 / Chapelle Family Memorial Highway toward US 75 South: Downtown Tulsa

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward US 75 South: Downtown Tulsa
7
5.6 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward I 244 East, US 412 East: Joplin

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

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 244 East, US 412 East: Joplin
8
5.7 mi into trip | ~10m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Downtown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward Downtown
6
6.6 mi into trip | ~13m in | South Boulder Avenue West

Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.05 one way

$2.09 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 2 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $1.15 $2.30
premium $4.89 $1.29 $2.58
diesel $5.61 $1.48 $2.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2 0 $0.70 $0.32
Efficient EV 1.7 0 $0.59 $0.27
EV Truck/SUV 2.7 0 $0.94 $0.43

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% 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

Turley, OK

Night in Turley on Saturday

Local time

11:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tulsa, OK

Night in Tulsa on Saturday

Local time

11:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

13m 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 on this route, with no highway mileage involved. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.6 miles along North Peoria Avenue East. Your journey will progress along North Peoria Avenue East, Chapelle Family Memorial Highway, and East 1st Street South, indicating a series of urban and suburban road segments rather than open highway cruising. This character means you'll be navigating city streets and intersections for the majority of the trip.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.6 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 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in.

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 6.7 miles you will encounter 6 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 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (US 75 / Chapelle Family Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Turley, OK to Tulsa, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.

Downtown

5.7 mi in | ~10m

About the Cities

Arriving 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 13m. Total distance: 6.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

13m 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 4.6 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 Tulsa, 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 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (US 75 / Chapelle Family Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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