Origin
Warner, OK
Late night in Warner on Sunday
Local time
1:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Warner, 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
1h 26m
Distance
78.2 mi
126 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Warner, OK
Cup of Couple
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Warner to Tulsa, you can expect a straightforward 78.2-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 26 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it is efficient enough that you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. Budgeting around $12 for fuel should cover your needs for the drive. Both locations are situated within the Great Plains, keeping the landscape consistent throughout your transit. Since the trip is relatively short, it offers great flexibility for those who prefer to keep their schedule open. Overall, this is a practical, no-nonsense connection between two Oklahoma points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Muskogee Turnpike | 55 mi | 53m |
| Broken Arrow Expressway | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| US 64 | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| Disabled American Veterans Highway | 3.4 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 |
| South Boulder Avenue West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Muskogee Turnpike
— 55 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warner, OK and Tulsa, OK.
1
Start on this road
128 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 64
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
US 64
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
4
Merge onto OK 351
14 mi
·
13 min
·
Muskogee Turnpike
5
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 351
41 mi
·
39 min
·
Muskogee Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
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
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.1 miles from Warner, 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 21.5 and 78.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
21.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
OK 351 / Muskogee Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 351 / Muskogee Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
76.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m 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
6
77.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
East 13th Street South
Turn left onto East 13th Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
78 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m 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
78.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m 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
$12.23 one way
$24.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.42 | $26.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.05 | $30.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.27 | $34.53 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.84
Muskogee Turnpike
(55 mi)
$3.84
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$4
Total
$16
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.21 | $3.75 |
| Efficient EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.84 | $3.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.3 | 0 | $10.95 | $5.00 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% 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
1:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 15 to 20 mph
33% chance
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
27 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 26m 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 very efficient experience, as 93% of this drive is spent on highways. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Muskogee Turnpike, Broken Arrow Expressway, and US 64. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during your 55-mile run on the Muskogee Turnpike, allowing for steady, consistent cruising. Because it is a highway-focused drive, the pace remains brisk and predictable rather than technical or winding. You will find that the transitions between these main roads are designed to keep you moving toward your destination with minimal interruption.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55 mi on Muskogee Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Muskogee Turnpike and Broken Arrow Expressway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 21.5 miles in near OK 351 / Muskogee Turnpike.
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 78.2 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 21.5 miles (OK 351 / Muskogee Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 77.1 miles (East 13th Street South): Lane positioning matters here.
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 1h 26m. Total distance: 78.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 55 miles on Muskogee Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.84 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 21.5 miles (OK 351 / Muskogee Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 77.1 miles (East 13th Street South): Lane positioning matters here.
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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