Origin
Wagoner, OK
Night in Wagoner on Saturday
Local time
11:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wagoner, 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
50m
Distance
40.1 mi
64 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wagoner, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to head from Wagoner to Tulsa, you are looking at a quick and straightforward 40.2-mile journey across the Great Plains. You can expect the drive to take about 41 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. Your route primarily utilizes the 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway, OK 351 West, and the Muskogee Turnpike. With a fuel budget of just $6, this commute is exceptionally cost-effective for a regional transit. Since both cities are located within the same region, you will experience a consistent landscape throughout the entire drive. This is an ideal route if you need a reliable connection between these two Oklahoma hubs without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Muskogee Turnpike | 12 mi | 11m |
| 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| Broken Arrow Expressway | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| Disabled American Veterans Highway | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| East Cherokee Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| South Boston Avenue East | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| East 13th Street South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 3rd Street South | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Muskogee Turnpike
— 12 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wagoner, OK and Tulsa, OK.
1
Start on OK 51
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East Cherokee Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Continue on OK 51
11 mi
·
13 min
·
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward OK 351 West: Tulsa
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Use the slight left lane.
5
Merge onto OK 351
12 mi
·
11 min
·
Muskogee Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on OK 51
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Disabled American Veterans Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on OK 51
380 ft
·
5 sec
·
Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
8
Continue on OK 51
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Broken Arrow Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward Detroit Avenue, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto East 13th Street South
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
East 13th Street South
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Turn right onto South Boston Avenue East
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Boston Avenue East
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
At end of road, turn left onto East 3rd Street South
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
East 3rd Street South
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto South Boulder Avenue West
390 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
South Boulder Avenue West
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20 miles from Wagoner, 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 12.3 and 40 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
12.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the ramp toward OK 351 West: Tulsa
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward OK 351 West: Tulsa
6
12.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
7
38.7 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward Detroit Avenue, 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.
Toward Detroit Avenue, Downtown
7
39.9 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
East 3rd Street South
At end of road, turn left onto East 3rd Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
40 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
South Boulder Avenue West
Turn right onto South Boulder Avenue West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.27 one way
$12.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.88 | $13.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.72 | $15.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.85 | $17.71 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.84
Muskogee Turnpike
(12 mi)
$0.84
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Night in Tulsa on Saturday
Local time
11:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Partly Cloudy
S 10 to 15 mph
8% chance
Live forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 2:53PM CDT until April 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 2:53PM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
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
11 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
50m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate the transition between Wagoner and Tulsa. Because this route relies on a mix of state highways and turnpikes, you will find it lacks the monotonous, long-haul feel of a pure interstate grind. The road profile is characterized by frequent shifts in direction rather than long, straight stretches, offering a dynamic pace for the 41-minute duration. While the highway share is 0% in terms of primary interstate classification, you will move efficiently through the regional road network. Being behind the wheel here means staying alert for the curves and turns that define this specific 40.2-mile path.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12 mi on Muskogee Turnpike.
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 around 12.3 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 40.1 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: at 12.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
782 ft
537 ft
Total Climb
410 ft
Total Descent
280 ft
Highest Point
782 ft
~26.7 mi in
Elevation Range
245 ft
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 50m. Total distance: 40.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12 miles on Muskogee Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.84 in tolls one way, starting with Muskogee 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 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 12.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.7 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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