Weatherford, OK to Bartlesville, OK is 220.4 miles and takes about 4 hours via Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Oklahoma, traversing the Great Plains region. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained turnpikes, making for a straightforward trip. It's a good option if you need to get from western Oklahoma to the northeastern part of the state without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
110.2 miles from Weatherford, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 55m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.1 mi
1h 25m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
54.4 mi
54m
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
23.5 mi
25m
US 75
16 mi
17m
Cherokee Expressway
14.5 mi
17m
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
6.6 mi
8m
Chapelle Family Memorial Highway
5.6 mi
7m
Southeast Washington Boulevard
3 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 86.1 mi, about 1h 25m
Traffic on I-40
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,830 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~207 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weatherford, OK and Bartlesville, OK.
1
Start on North Custer Street
51 ft·7 sec·North Custer Street
2
Turn left onto I 40 Business; US Historic 66
0.9 mi·1 min·East Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp onto I 40 Business
0.2 mi·24 sec·I 40 Business
4
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40 Business
0.3 mi·35 sec·I 40 Business
5
Merge onto I 40
54 mi·54 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 137Toward Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
117 ft·9 sec
8
Turn left onto North Czech Hall Road
0.2 mi·29 sec·North Czech Hall Road
9
Turn right onto Northwest 10th Street
1.8 mi·3 min·Northwest 10th Street
10
Continue on Northwest 10th Street
0.1 mi·17 sec·Northwest 10th Street
11
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward I 344 East
12
Merge onto I 344
24 mi·25 min·John Kilpatrick Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 44
86 mi·1 hr 25 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on I 44; OK 66
1.2 mi·1 min·Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 244
6.6 mi·8 min·Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Exit 223AToward I 244 East, OK 344 North: Tulsa, Sand SpringsUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi·9 sec
Exit 6BToward US 75: Bartlesville, OkmulgeeUse the slight left lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·33 sec
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the left lane.
18
Merge onto US 75
5.6 mi·7 min·Chapelle Family Memorial Highway
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the straight lane.
19
Continue on US 75
15 mi·17 min·Cherokee Expressway
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the straight lane.
20
Continue on US 75
0.8 mi·57 sec·US 75
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on US 75
1.6 mi·1 min·US 75
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on US 75
1.0 mi·1 min·US 75
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on US 75
1.2 mi·1 min·US 75
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on US 75
11 mi·12 min·US 75
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the straight / right lanes.
25
Continue on US 75
3.0 mi·4 min·Southeast Washington Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Turn left onto Price Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Price Road
Use the left lane.
27
Enter roundabout onto Silver Lake Road
31 ft·0 sec·Silver Lake Road
28
Continue on Silver Lake Road
2.0 mi·3 min·Silver Lake Road
29
Turn left onto US 60
1.4 mi·2 min·Southeast Adams Boulevard
30
Continue on US 60
403 ft·15 sec·West Adams Boulevard
31
Turn right onto South Keeler Avenue
173 ft·11 sec·South Keeler Avenue
32
Turn left
66 ft·10 sec
33
Turn left
383 ft·28 sec
34
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour duration, leaving Weatherford in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $39, this route is manageable for a single day. You'll be on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for a significant portion, so ensure you have enough fuel before entering that longer stretch. The flexibility of a single-day drive means you can depart a bit later if needed, but keep an eye on the time as you transition from highway to local roads near Bartlesville.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 110.2 miles from Weatherford, OK, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 48 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.2 miles or 1h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bartlesville, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Weatherford, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Weatherford, OK
This is one driving day of about 220.4 miles and 4h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Weatherford, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 86.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 26
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 176.2 — 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|I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / East Main Street
Turn left onto I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
55.8 mi into trip|~57m in
Take the exit toward Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 137
Toward Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall Road
9
169.4 mi into trip|~2h 55m in|I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway toward I 244 East, OK 344 North: Tulsa, Sand Springs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 223A
Toward I 244 East, OK 344 North: Tulsa, Sand Sp...
8
176.1 mi into trip|~3h 3m in
Take the exit toward US 75: Bartlesville, Okmulgee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 6B
Toward US 75: Bartlesville, Okmulgee
7
176.2 mi into trip|~3h 3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.55 one way
$65.10 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg77 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$35.93
$71.86
premium
$4.72
$40.92
$81.84
diesel
$4.80
$41.62
$83.23
Estimated Tolls: $5.49
Turner Turnpike
(86.1 mi)$4.31
Kilpatrick Turnpike
(23.5 mi)$1.18
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
66.1
0
$23.14
$10.58
Efficient EV
55.1
0
$19.29
$8.82
EV Truck/SUV
88.2
1
$30.86
$14.11
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Weatherford, OK
Late night
in Weatherford on Sunday
Local time
3:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
93°F
Sunny
S 13 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 4:04PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 3:57PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Destination
Bartlesville, OK
Late night
in Bartlesville on Sunday
Local time
3:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
93°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 10 mph23% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 4:04PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 3:57PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is mostly highway, with 67% of the 220.4 miles on major roads like the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and John Kilpatrick Turnpike. You'll encounter an 86.1-mile stretch on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, which means you can settle in for a good amount of cruising. After the turnpikes, expect a shift to surface roads as you approach your destination.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86.1 mi on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 220.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 55.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 169.4 miles (I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,656 ft638 ft
Total Climb
75 ft
Total Descent
1,026 ft
Highest Point
1,656 ft
Elevation Range
1,017 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Weatherford, OK and Bartlesville, OK, road signs point toward Sand Springs and Okmulgee.
Bartlesville is in Green Country Oklahoma north of Tulsa. It is the home of Phillips Petroleum Company now merged with Conoco and called ConocoPhillips.
Top landmarks
•Price Tower — high-rise building in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, United States
•Old Washington County Courthouse — former courthouse in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h. Total distance: 220.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 86.1 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.49 in tolls one way, starting with Turner 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.
Yes — we found about 11 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 11 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 55.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 169.4 miles (I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Bartlesville, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
