Origin
Afton, OK
Late night in Afton on Saturday
Local time
4:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Afton, OK to Tulsa, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
77.1 mi
124 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Afton, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Afton, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 77.1 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Will Rogers Turnpike, Southwest 1st Street, Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.4 miles on Will Rogers Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 77.1 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 (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 26m highway drive covering 77.1 miles, with most of the trip on Will Rogers Turnpike and Southwest 1st Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 47.4 miles on Will Rogers Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Will Rogers Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 47.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Will Rogers Turnpike and Southwest 1st Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 60; US 69; US Historic 66 / Southwest 1st Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 77.1 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: near the start (US 60; US 69; US Historic 66 / Southwest 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.9 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 60; US 69; US Historic 66 / Southwest 1st Street
Turn left onto US 60; US 69; US Historic 66 / Southwest 1st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
14.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 44 West: Tulsa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 44 West: Tulsa
9
61.9 mi into trip
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~1h 5m in
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I 44
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 34
Toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tuls...
9
67 mi into trip
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~1h 12m in
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I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Sand Springs, Enid, Downtown Tulsa, Tulsa International Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 236B
Toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Sand Springs, E...
8
76 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward 1st 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 6C
Toward 1st Street, Downtown
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Afton, OK and Tulsa, OK, road signs point toward Cash Only, Enid and Tulsa International Airport.
Cash Only
14.1 mi in
|
~17m
Enid
67 mi in
|
~1h 12m
|
via I 244; US 412
Tulsa International Airport
67 mi in
|
~1h 12m
|
via I 244; US 412
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Will Rogers Turnpike | 47.4 mi | 47m |
| Southwest 1st Street | 13.9 mi | 16m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway | 9 mi | 10m |
| I 44 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| East 1st Street South | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| East Illinois Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Boulder Avenue West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Will Rogers Turnpike
— 47.4 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Afton, OK and Tulsa, OK.
1
Start on South Main Street
85 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 60; US 69; US Historic 66
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Southwest 1st Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 60; US 69; US Historic 66
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
East Illinois Avenue
4
Take the ramp
309 ft
·
7 sec
5
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Cash Only
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 44 West: Tulsa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 44
47 mi
·
47 min
·
Will Rogers Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
I 44
Exit 34
Toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 244; US 412
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Exit 236B
Toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Sand Springs, Enid, Downtown Tulsa, Tulsa International Airport
Use the slight right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 6C
Toward 1st Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on East 1st Street South
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East 1st Street South
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
372 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
South Boulder Avenue West
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.5 mi from Afton, OK · 42m into the drive
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 38.5 miles from Afton, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.05 one way
$24.11 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.23 | $26.47 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.84 | $29.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.02 | $34.05 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.37
Will Rogers Turnpike
(47.4 mi)
$2.37
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$2
Total
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 27 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 | 23.1 | 0 | $8.10 | $3.70 |
| Efficient EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.75 | $3.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.79 | $4.93 |
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 Saturday
Local time
4:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
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
3 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
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 Afton, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 77.1 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Will Rogers Turnpike, Southwest 1st Street, Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.5 miles from Afton, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.05 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 77.1 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 60; US 69; US Historic 66 / Southwest 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.9 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Afton, OK and Tulsa, OK, road signs point toward Cash Only, Enid and Tulsa International Airport.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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