Origin
Vinita, OK
Late night in Vinita on Tuesday
Local time
4:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vinita, OK to Bartlesville, OK
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
49.7 mi
80 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vinita, OK
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Bartlesville, OK
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 49.7-mile drive from Vinita, OK, to Bartlesville, OK, is easily manageable as a day trip, taking just about 1 hour and 8 minutes. You'll navigate primarily on US 60, with a portion on West Davis Drive and West Dwain Willis Avenue. With a fuel cost estimated at $8, this short hop through the Great Plains region of Oklahoma is an economical option. The mixed drive profile suggests a blend of road types, making it a practical choice for a quick journey without needing an overnight stay. It's a simple, no-fuss route perfect for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 60 | 25.1 mi | 31m |
| West Davis Drive | 15.2 mi | 19m |
| West Dwain Willis Avenue | 3 mi | 3m |
| Nowata Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Southeast Adams Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Silver Lake Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Wilson Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| North Hickory Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 60
— 25.1 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vinita, OK and Bartlesville, OK.
1
Start on US 60; US 69; US Historic 66
112 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Illinois Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 60; US 69; US Historic 66
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Wilson Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on US 60; US 69; US Historic 66
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Dwain Willis Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 60; US Historic 66
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US 60; US Historic 66
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn slight right onto US 60
17 mi
·
19 min
·
US 60
Toward US 60 West: Nowata, Bartlesville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 60
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 60
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 60
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
US 60
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 60
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US 60
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
At end of road, turn right onto North Hickory Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Hickory Street
10
Turn left onto US 60
15 mi
·
19 min
·
West Davis Drive
11
Continue on US 60
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Nowata Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Turn slight left onto Nowata Road
248 ft
·
17 sec
·
Nowata Road
13
Turn right onto Silver Lake Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Silver Lake Road
14
Turn left onto US 60
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Adams Boulevard
15
Continue on US 60
403 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Adams Boulevard
16
Turn right onto South Keeler Avenue
173 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Keeler Avenue
17
Turn left
66 ft
·
10 sec
18
Turn left
383 ft
·
28 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.8 miles from Vinita, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 49.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 60; US 69; US Historic 66 / South Wilson Street
Turn left onto US 60; US 69; US Historic 66 / South Wilson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 60
Turn slight right onto US 60 toward US 60 West: Nowata, Bartlesville
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 60 West: Nowata, Bartlesville
4
29 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
North Hickory Street
At end of road, turn right onto North Hickory Street
Navigation decision point
5
49.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
49.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.77 one way
$15.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.53 | $17.06 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.56 | $19.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.97 | $21.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.96 | $3.18 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Bartlesville, OK
Late night in Bartlesville on Tuesday
Local time
4:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
1 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
1h 8m 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?
The drive's character is predominantly influenced by US 60, which accounts for 51% of the journey. You'll experience a mixed drive, meaning it's not entirely high-speed highway or slow backroads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 25.1 miles on US 60, offering a good period of consistent travel. As you transition through West Davis Drive and West Dwain Willis Avenue, expect the road to adapt to the local landscape, likely providing a varied driving experience without any extreme shifts. This route offers a straightforward, functional drive rather than a winding, scenic adventure.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.1 mi on US 60.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 US 60; US 69; US Historic 66 / South Wilson 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 49.7 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 (US 60; US 69; US Historic 66 / South Wilson Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles (US 60): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29 miles (North Hickory Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Vinita, OK
Full guide →Vinita is in the Green Country region of Oklahoma.
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 8m. Total distance: 49.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.1 miles on US 60. 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 Bartlesville, 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 (US 60; US 69; US Historic 66 / South Wilson Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles (US 60): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29 miles (North Hickory Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bartlesville, 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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