Origin
Ada, OK
Afternoon in Ada on Sunday
Local time
2:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ada, OK to Tulsa, OK
Drive Time
2h 14m
Distance
119 mi
192 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
Ada, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ada, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 119 miles and takes about 2h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
59.5 miles from Ada, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Ada, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 119 miles and takes about 2h 14m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 57.4 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,012 ft
697 ft
Total Climb
486 ft
Total Descent
776 ft
Highest Point
1,012 ft
Elevation Range
314 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 69.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 119 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: at 69.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 113.2 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; at 117.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
69.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
113.2 mi into trip
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~2h 5m in
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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
117.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m in
Take the exit toward 7th Street, 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.
Exit 4C
Toward 7th Street, Downtown
7
118.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 12m in
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South Frisco Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
118.6 mi into trip
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~2h 12m in
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West 3rd Street South
Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 57.4 mi | 1h 6m |
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 42 mi | 40m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| South 8th Avenue | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Jim Thorpe Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| South Milt Phillips Avenue | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Skelly Bypass | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North Broadway Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 57.4 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ada, OK and Tulsa, OK.
1
Start on East Main Street
96 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto North Broadway Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broadway Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto US 377; OK 1; OK 99
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
J. A. Richardson Loop
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp onto US 377; OK 1; OK 99
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 377; OK 1; OK 99
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 377; OK 99
30 mi
·
35 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 377; OK 3E; OK 99
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South Milt Phillips Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on OK 99; US 377
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on OK 99; US 377
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Jim Thorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Continue on OK 99; US 377
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Continue on OK 99; US 377
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
South 8th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
314 ft
·
7 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
this road
13
Turn slight right
510 ft
·
13 sec
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
14
Merge onto I 44
42 mi
·
40 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on I 44; OK 66
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 244
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Exit 223A
Toward I 244 East, OK 344 North: Tulsa, Sand Springs
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 4C
Toward 7th Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn left onto South Lawton Avenue West
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Lawton Avenue West
Use the left lane.
19
Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Heavy Traffic Way South
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
20
Continue on West 2nd Street South
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West 2nd Street South
21
At end of road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue
386 ft
·
20 sec
·
South Frisco Avenue
Use the right lane.
22
Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West 3rd Street South
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
23
Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
390 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
24
Arrive at destination
South Boulder Avenue West
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 59.5 miles from Ada, OK, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.4 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.5 miles or 1h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tulsa, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ada, 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 Ada, OK
This is one driving day of about 119 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ada, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 57.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59.5 mi from Ada, OK · 1h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 59.5 miles from Ada, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tulsa, OK
The final approach into Tulsa, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Tulsa, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.07 one way
$36.15 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $19.93 | $39.85 |
| premium | $4.80 | $22.46 | $44.93 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $26.44 | $52.88 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.10
Turner Turnpike
(42 mi)
$2.10
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
$18
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.7 | 0 | $12.49 | $5.71 |
| Efficient EV | 29.8 | 0 | $10.41 | $4.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.6 | 0 | $16.66 | $7.62 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Afternoon in Tulsa on Sunday
Local time
2:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
28 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
2h 14m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ada, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 119 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.5 miles from Ada, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.07 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 119 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 69.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 113.2 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; at 117.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Ada, OK to Tulsa, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 697 ft to 1,012 ft elevation with about 486 ft of total climbing.
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