Origin
Verdigris, OK
Late night in Verdigris on Sunday
Local time
2:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Verdigris, 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
27m
Distance
20.1 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Verdigris, OK
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Trip Overview
This 20.1-mile journey from Verdigris, OK to Tulsa, OK, is a quick 27-minute trip, making it an ideal day trip or even a segment of a larger adventure. With 94% of the drive on highways, you'll experience a focused drive through the Great Plains region of Oklahoma. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $3, so you won't need to budget much for gas. This route is perfect for those looking for an efficient and straightforward drive between two points within the same state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OK 66 | 10 mi | 13m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway | 9 mi | 10m |
| East 1st Street South | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| South Boulder Avenue West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| CR S4110 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| CR E540 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
OK 66
— 10 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Verdigris, OK and Tulsa, OK.
1
Start on CR E540
112 ft
·
6 sec
·
CR E540
2
Turn right onto CR S4110
324 ft
·
11 sec
·
CR S4110
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto OK 66; US Historic 66
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
OK 66; US Historic 66
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Continue on OK 66
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 66
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on OK 66
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
OK 66
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 244; US 412
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Exit 236B
Toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Sand Springs, Enid, Downtown Tulsa, Tulsa International Airport
Use the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 6C
Toward 1st Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on East 1st Street South
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East 1st Street South
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
372 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Arrive at destination
South Boulder Avenue West
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.1 — 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
|
CR S4110
Turn right onto CR S4110
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
OK 66; US Historic 66
Turn right onto OK 66; US Historic 66
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
10.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Sand Springs, Enid, Downtown Tulsa, Tulsa International Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 236B
Toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Sand Springs, E...
8
19.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward 1st Street, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 6C
Toward 1st Street, Downtown
6
20.1 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
$3.14 one way
$6.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Destination
Tulsa, OK
Late night in Tulsa on Sunday
Local time
2:51 AM
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
15 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
27m 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 highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 94% of your travel occurring on high-speed roads. You'll encounter main roads like OK 66, Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway, and East 1st Street South. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 10 miles on OK 66, offering a good opportunity to settle into a steady pace. This route offers a practical, no-frills driving experience, prioritizing direct travel.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10 mi on OK 66.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OK 66 and Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR S4110.
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 20.1 miles you will encounter 5 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 (CR S4110): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (OK 66; US Historic 66): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles (I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Verdigris, OK and Tulsa, OK, road signs point toward Enid, Tulsa International Airport and Downtown.
Enid
10.1 mi in
|
~13m
|
via I 244; US 412
Tulsa International Airport
10.1 mi in
|
~13m
|
via I 244; US 412
Downtown
19.1 mi in
|
~24m
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 27m. Total distance: 20.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10 miles on OK 66. 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: near the start (CR S4110): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (OK 66; US Historic 66): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles (I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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