Woodward to Bartlesville is 221.3 miles and takes about 4h 24m via US 60, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Oklahoma, traversing the Great Plains region for its entirety. Expect a trip dominated by surface roads, offering a more relaxed pace than a pure interstate cruise. With a single recommended day, this route is well-suited for a straightforward transit between these two Oklahoman cities, keeping you on familiar terrain.
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
110.7 miles from Woodward, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Southeast 6th Street
64.7 mi
1h 13m
US 60
39.6 mi
48m
Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
30.1 mi
32m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
20.4 mi
20m
West South Avenue
18.8 mi
22m
Bartlesville Road
17.3 mi
21m
West Owen K. Garriott Road
12.1 mi
18m
Oklahoma Avenue
10.4 mi
13m
Longest stretch:
Southeast 6th Street
— 64.7 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodward, OK and Bartlesville, OK.
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Start on US 412
10 mi·13 min·Oklahoma Avenue
2
Continue on US 412
65 mi·1 hr 13 min·Southeast 6th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 60; US 412; CR E0430
0.3 mi·40 sec·Lahoma Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 60; US 412; CR E0430
6.0 mi·6 min·Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
5
Continue on US 60; US 412; CR E0430
12 mi·18 min·West Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 64; US 412; CR E0425
24 mi·25 min·Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 412
0.4 mi·23 sec·Cimarron Turnpike
Toward US 412 East: TulsaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 35 North: WichitaUse the sharp right lane.
9
Merge onto I 35; US 64
20 mi·20 min·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 214Toward US 60: Tonkawa, Ponca CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto US 60
19 mi·22 min·West South Avenue
Toward US 60 East: Tonkawa, Ponca CityUse the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 60
1.0 mi·1 min·US 60
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 60
5.8 mi·6 min·US 60
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 60
33 mi·41 min·US 60
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 60; OK 99
5.5 mi·6 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
16
Turn straight onto US 60
17 mi·21 min·Bartlesville Road
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto US 60; OK 123
0.2 mi·31 sec·Western Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto US 60
0.6 mi·1 min·Southwest Adams Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
19
Continue on US 60
0.5 mi·1 min·West Adams Boulevard
20
Turn left onto Southwest Jennings Avenue
123 ft·6 sec·Southwest Jennings Avenue
21
Turn right
329 ft·26 sec
22
At end of road, turn right
338 ft·24 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 4h 24m drive, consider leaving early in the morning to maximize daylight. With only one recommended day and a total distance of 221.3 miles, you have the flexibility to take your time. Plan for one stop, perhaps midway, to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially when you're on the longer surface road stretches, as services might be less frequent compared to interstate routes. The estimated fuel cost is around $39.
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 110.7 miles from Woodward, OK, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.7 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 49 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.7 miles or 2h 11m 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 33m
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 Woodward, 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 Woodward, OK
This is one driving day of about 221.3 miles and 4h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Woodward, 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 Southeast 6th Street for about 64.7 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 117.9 and 219.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
117.9 mi into trip|~2h 19m in
Take the exit toward I 35 North: Wichita
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the sharp right lane.
Toward I 35 North: Wichita
8
138.5 mi into trip|~2h 40m in
Take the exit toward US 60: Tonkawa, Ponca City
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 214
Toward US 60: Tonkawa, Ponca City
7
138.7 mi into trip|~2h 40m in|US 60 / West South Avenue
Turn right onto US 60 / West South Avenue toward US 60 East: Tonkawa, Ponca City
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Toward US 60 East: Tonkawa, Ponca City
6
197.1 mi into trip|~3h 52m in|US 60; OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 60; OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
219.8 mi into trip|~4h 19m in|US 60; OK 123 / Western Drive
Turn right onto US 60; OK 123 / Western Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.68 one way
$65.36 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg77 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$36.08
$72.16
premium
$4.72
$41.09
$82.18
diesel
$4.80
$41.79
$83.57
Estimated Tolls: $0.02
Cimarron Turnpike
(0.4 mi)$0.02
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
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.4 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
66.4
0
$23.24
$10.62
Efficient EV
55.3
0
$19.36
$8.85
EV Truck/SUV
88.5
1
$30.98
$14.16
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
Woodward, OK
Late night
in Woodward on Sunday
Local time
2:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
94°F
Mostly Sunny
SSE 7 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 3:42PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 3:24PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Destination
Bartlesville, OK
Late night
in Bartlesville on Sunday
Local time
2:13 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 3:42PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 3:24PM 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
1 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
4h 24m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly surface roads, with only an 18% highway share. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 64.7 miles on Southeast 6th Street before transitioning to other roads. Be prepared for a significant amount of driving on non-highway routes, which generally means more interaction with local traffic and intersections. The transition from highway to surface roads will be a noticeable change in driving pace.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64.7 mi on Southeast 6th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 117.9 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 24m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 117.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 138.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 138.7 miles (US 60 / West South Avenue): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,967 ft704 ft
Total Climb
239 ft
Total Descent
1,443 ft
Highest Point
1,967 ft
~15.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,263 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Woodward, OK to Bartlesville, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Ponca City along the way.
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
The longest stretch is about 64.7 miles on Southeast 6th Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.02 in tolls one way, starting with Cimarron 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 10 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 117.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 138.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 138.7 miles (US 60 / West South Avenue): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Bartlesville, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
