Origin
Alva, OK
Afternoon in Alva on Sunday
Local time
1:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alva, OK to Tulsa, OK
Drive Time
2h 57m
Distance
187.3 mi
301 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
Trip Overview
Traveling from Alva to Tulsa covers 187.3 miles across the Oklahoma Great Plains, typically requiring about 2 hours and 57 minutes of driving time. Because the route is relatively straightforward, you can easily complete this journey in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $28 on fuel for the trip, depending on your vehicle's efficiency. You will navigate via College Avenue, Oklahoma Boulevard, and United States Border Patrol Chief Donald R. This drive serves as a practical connection between two distinct parts of the state, offering a consistent feel as you transition across the region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
93.7 miles from Alva, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero percent highway usage. The path demands your full attention as you transition off local roads like College Avenue, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of the journey. Because you are navigating local infrastructure, the road personality is defined by frequent turns rather than long, monotonous highway corridors. You will find that the pace remains steady but requires active steering throughout the nearly three-hour duration. It is a drive that rewards drivers who prefer local backroads over the predictable rhythm of major expressways.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
College Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Alva, OK to Tulsa, OK is easy. At 2h 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alva, OK to Tulsa, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| College Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oklahoma Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| United States Border Patrol Chief Donald R | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ellis Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Staff Sargeant Chris Hake Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Phillips Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Crestwood | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Breckinridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
College Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alva, OK and Tulsa, OK.
1
Start on West Flynn Street
112 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Flynn Street
2
Turn right onto College Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
College Avenue
3
Turn left onto Oklahoma Boulevard
17 mi
·
24 min
·
Oklahoma Boulevard
4
Continue on United States Border Patrol Chief Donald R. Coppock Memorial Highway
18 mi
·
20 min
·
United States Border Patrol Chief Donald R. Coppock Memorial Highway
5
Turn right
5.4 mi
·
6 min
6
Continue straight
1.5 mi
·
1 min
7
Turn straight
1.4 mi
·
1 min
8
Turn slight left
308 ft
·
11 sec
9
Turn left onto Ellis Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Ellis Road
10
Turn right
2.0 mi
·
3 min
11
Turn left
9.0 mi
·
10 min
12
Turn right onto Staff Sargeant Chris Hake Memorial Highway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Staff Sargeant Chris Hake Memorial Highway
13
Turn left onto East Phillips Avenue
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Phillips Avenue
14
Turn right onto Crestwood
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Crestwood
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto Breckinridge Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Breckinridge Road
16
Continue on Breckenridge Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Breckenridge Road
17
Turn right onto North 54th Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North 54th Street
18
Turn left onto East Owen K. Garriott Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Owen K. Garriott Road
19
Continue on Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
20
Continue on Cimarron Turnpike
15 mi
·
14 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
21
Take the exit slight right toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
22
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
23
Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike
44 mi
·
41 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
24
Continue on Keystone Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Keystone Expressway
25
Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
26
Continue on Keystone Expressway
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Keystone Expressway
27
Continue on Sand Springs Expressway
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Sand Springs Expressway
28
Take the exit slight right toward Quanah Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Quanah Avenue
29
Turn right onto North Quanah Avenue
453 ft
·
21 sec
·
North Quanah Avenue
30
Turn left onto West Archer Street North
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Archer Street North
31
Turn right onto North Boulder Avenue West
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
North Boulder Avenue West
32
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since the trip takes just under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your personal schedule. Budget for one planned stop to break up the drive, ensuring you stay refreshed behind the wheel. Given the reliance on local roads, keep a close eye on your navigation to manage the frequent turns effectively. Make sure your fuel tank is ready for the 187.3-mile distance, as the $28 estimate can fluctuate based on current local prices. Prioritizing a clear route plan before leaving Alva will help you navigate the local segments of the drive with confidence.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 93.7 miles from Alva, OK, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
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 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.7 miles or 1h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 25m
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 Alva, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Alva, OK
This is one driving day of about 187.3 miles and 2h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Alva, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 93.7 mi from Alva, OK · 1h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
94 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 93.7 miles from Alva, 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
$28.45 one way
$56.90 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $31.36 | $62.72 |
| premium | $4.80 | $35.36 | $70.72 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $41.61 | $83.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.2 | 0 | $19.67 | $8.99 |
| Efficient EV | 46.8 | 0 | $16.39 | $7.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.9 | 0 | $26.22 | $11.99 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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
1:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
46°F
Anthony, KS
94 mi in
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
6 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
2h 57m 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 Alva, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 187.3 miles and takes about 2h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are College Avenue, Oklahoma Boulevard, United States Border Patrol Chief Donald R. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 93.7 miles from Alva, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.45 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Alva, OK to Tulsa, OK is easy. At 2h 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alva, OK to Tulsa, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Alva, OK to Tulsa, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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