The drive from Atoka, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 131.5 miles and takes about 2h 33m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Indian Nation Turnpike, South Mississippi Avenue, Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.5 miles on Indian Nation Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.56 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
65.8 miles from Atoka, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 10m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 33m. Total distance: 131.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Atoka, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 131.5 miles and takes about 2h 33m, 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 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Indian Nation Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 41.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 128.3 miles in near I 244; US 75 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 131.5 miles you will encounter 16 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: at 128.3 miles (I 244; US 75 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 130.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 131.1 miles (South Frisco Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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128.3 mi into trip|~2h 27m in|I 244; US 75 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Merge onto I 244; US 75 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway toward US 75 North, I 244 East: Downtown Tulsa
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 75 North, I 244 East: Downtown Tulsa
8
130.4 mi into trip|~2h 29m 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
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131.1 mi into trip|~2h 31m in|South Frisco Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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131.1 mi into trip|~2h 32m in|West 3rd Street South
Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
131.4 mi into trip|~2h 33m in|South Boulder Avenue West
Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
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 Atoka, OK to Tulsa, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Okmulgee along the way.
Okmulgee
80.3 mi in|~1h 24m|via I 40 Business; US 62; US 75
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Indian Nation Turnpike
41.5 mi
39m
South Mississippi Avenue
31.9 mi
35m
Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
13.8 mi
16m
Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
10.7 mi
12m
Okmulgee Beeline
9.8 mi
12m
Okmulgee Expressway
7.2 mi
8m
US 69
6.6 mi
8m
South Wood Drive
5.1 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
Indian Nation Turnpike
— 41.5 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atoka, OK and Tulsa, OK.
1
Start on US 69; US 75; OK 3
32 mi·35 min·South Mississippi Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on US 69
6.6 mi·8 min·US 69
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward OK 375 NorthUse the sharp right lane.
4
Merge onto OK 375
42 mi·39 min·Indian Nation Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on I 40 Business; US 62; US 75
1.4 mi·2 min·I 40 Business; US 62; US 75
Toward US 62 East, US 75 North, I 40 Business West: Henryetta, OkmulgeeUse the left / straight lanes.
6
Continue on US 62; US 75
10 mi·12 min·Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
Toward US 62 East, US 75 North: Okmulgee, TulsaUse the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 62; US 75
5.1 mi·9 min·South Wood Drive
Toward US 62 East, US 75 North: Okmulgee, TulsaUse the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 75
0.5 mi·35 sec·Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
Toward US 75 North: TulsaUse the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 75
14 mi·16 min·Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
Toward US 75 North: TulsaUse the straight / sharp right lanes.
10
Continue on US 75
9.8 mi·12 min·Okmulgee Beeline
Toward US 75 North: TulsaUse the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 75
7.2 mi·8 min·Okmulgee Expressway
Toward US 75 North: TulsaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 244; US 75
2.1 mi·2 min·Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Toward US 75 North, I 244 East: Downtown TulsaUse the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 4CToward 7th Street, DowntownUse the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto South Lawton Avenue West
0.1 mi·23 sec·South Lawton Avenue West
Use the left lane.
15
Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South
0.1 mi·25 sec·West Heavy Traffic Way South
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
16
Continue on West 2nd Street South
0.1 mi·26 sec·West 2nd Street South
17
At end of road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue
386 ft·20 sec·South Frisco Avenue
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
0.3 mi·1 min·West 3rd Street South
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
390 ft·15 sec·South Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
20
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.8 miles from Atoka, OK, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.5 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 29 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.8 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 2h 1m
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 Atoka, 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 Atoka, OK
This is one driving day of about 131.5 miles and 2h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Atoka, 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 Indian Nation Turnpike for about 41.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.8 mi from Atoka, OK
· 1h 10m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.56 one way
$41.12 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg46 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$22.57
$45.14
premium
$4.89
$25.31
$50.61
diesel
$5.61
$29.03
$58.07
Estimated Tolls: $2.91
Indian Nation Turnpike
(41.5 mi)$2.91
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
$21
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
4 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Francis Energy Charging Station
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Other
1 DCFC
Francis Energy Charging Station
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Other
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Tulsa, Oklahoma
EV Connect
1 DCFC
DynamicEVC Charging Station
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Other
1 DCFC
Other: 3
EV Connect: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.4
0
$13.81
$6.31
Efficient EV
32.9
0
$11.51
$5.26
EV Truck/SUV
52.6
0
$18.41
$8.42
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Atoka, OK
Night
in Atoka on Friday
Local time
9:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Tulsa, OK
Night
in Tulsa on Friday
Local time
9:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
14 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 33m 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 Atoka, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 131.5 miles and takes about 2h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Indian Nation Turnpike, South Mississippi Avenue, Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.8 miles from Atoka, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.56 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 131.5 miles you will encounter 16 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: at 128.3 miles (I 244; US 75 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 130.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 131.1 miles (South Frisco Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Atoka, OK to Tulsa, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Okmulgee along the way.
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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
