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Trip from Tuttle, OK to Oklahoma City, OK

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

39m

Distance

27.6 mi

44 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 36m ★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m

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

Downtown Tuttle, OK, OK

Tuttle, OK

Diana ✨

city and state capital of Oklahoma, United States

Oklahoma City, OK

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Trip Overview

If you are looking to get from Tuttle to Oklahoma City, you are looking at a quick, 27.6-mile trip that typically takes about 39 minutes. Because the distance is so manageable, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion rather than an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via East Main Street, OK 37, and the Will Rogers Expressway. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, the drive is an incredibly economical way to transition between these two Great Plains locations. It is a straightforward, no-nonsense journey that works well if you need to reach the city quickly without the hassle of a long-haul commute.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Will Rogers Expressway 11.5 mi 13m
OK 37 10.1 mi 14m
East Main Street 2.3 mi 3m
Oklahoma City Boulevard 1.5 mi 2m
West Sheridan Avenue 0.9 mi 2m
Crosstown Expressway 0.8 mi <1m
North Robinson Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
South Klein Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Will Rogers Expressway — 11.5 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tuttle, OK and Oklahoma City, OK.

1

Start on North Cimmaron Road

27 ft · 6 sec · North Cimmaron Road
2

Turn left onto OK 37

2.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
Use the left lane.
3

Continue on OK 37

2.9 mi · 4 min · OK 37
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Continue on OK 37

6.6 mi · 9 min · OK 37
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Take the ramp onto OK 37

0.6 mi · 1 min · OK 37
Toward I 44, US 62, OK 37: Oklahoma City, Moore
6

Merge onto I 44; US 62; OK 37

12 mi · 13 min · Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 120B Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith Use the right lane.
8

Continue on I 40; US 270

0.8 mi · 59 sec · Crosstown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn slight right onto Oklahoma City Boulevard

1.5 mi · 2 min · Oklahoma City Boulevard
Exit 148B Toward Oklahoma City Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn left onto South Klein Avenue

386 ft · 15 sec · South Klein Avenue
Use the left lane.
11

Turn right onto West Sheridan Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Sheridan Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12

Turn left onto North Robinson Avenue

445 ft · 20 sec · North Robinson Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
13

Arrive at destination

North Robinson Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.6 — 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 | OK 37 / East Main Street

Turn left onto OK 37 / East Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
12.4 mi into trip | ~18m in | I 44; US 62; OK 37 / Will Rogers Expressway

Merge onto I 44; US 62; OK 37 / Will Rogers Expressway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
23.9 mi into trip | ~31m in

Take the exit toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith

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

Use the right lane. Exit 120B Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
5
25.1 mi into trip | ~33m in | Oklahoma City Boulevard

Turn slight right onto Oklahoma City Boulevard toward Oklahoma City Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 148B Toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
6
26.6 mi into trip | ~36m in | South Klein Avenue

Turn left onto South Klein Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.31 one way

$8.63 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $4.74 $9.48
premium $4.89 $5.31 $10.62
diesel $5.61 $6.09 $12.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.3 0 $2.90 $1.32
Efficient EV 6.9 0 $2.42 $1.10
EV Truck/SUV 11 0 $3.86 $1.77

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 20, 2026

Origin

Tuttle, OK

Late night in Tuttle on Tuesday

Local time

4:02 AM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oklahoma City, OK

Late night in Oklahoma City on Tuesday

Local time

4:02 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°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

23 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

39m 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?

This drive is heavily highway-focused, with about 81% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You will find yourself cruising along the Will Rogers Expressway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 11.5 miles. While the route begins with local transitions on East Main Street and OK 37, it quickly shifts into a more efficient, fast-paced interstate experience. Expect a consistent, functional drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding, scenic detours. You will spend most of your time behind the wheel focused on the flow of highway traffic as you move toward your destination.

81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.5 mi on Will Rogers Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Will Rogers Expressway and OK 37. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OK 37 / East Main Street.

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 27.6 miles you will encounter 8 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 (OK 37 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles (I 44; US 62; OK 37 / Will Rogers Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 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 Tuttle, OK to Oklahoma City, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Moore along the way.

Moore

11.9 mi in | ~17m | via OK 37

About the Cities

Arriving in Oklahoma City, OK

Full guide →

Founded 1889

Oklahoma City is the capital and principal city of the state of Oklahoma in the central Frontier Country region of the state. The sprawling city and its suburbs offer multiple sports venues, museums, regional food, and a mix of Native American and cowboy culture.

Top landmarks

  • Oklahoma State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of Oklahoma
  • Oklahoma City National Memorial — memorial in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S
  • Oklahoma City University — American university

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 39m. Total distance: 27.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 11.5 miles on Will Rogers Expressway. 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 Oklahoma City, 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 (OK 37 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles (I 44; US 62; OK 37 / Will Rogers Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oklahoma City, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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