Origin
Barnsdall, OK
Afternoon in Barnsdall on Sunday
Local time
2:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barnsdall, OK to Oklahoma City, OK
Drive Time
2h 18m
Distance
146.6 mi
236 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 9m
★
6 AM
2h 18m
8 AM
2h 38m
10 AM
2h 25m
12 PM
2h 23m
3 PM
2h 26m
5 PM
2h 37m
8 PM
2h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barnsdall, OK
Anastasia Shuraeva
Oklahoma City, OK
An Vuong
Trip Overview
The drive from Barnsdall, OK to Oklahoma City, OK covers 146.6 miles and takes about 2h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Spruce Avenue, East 46th Street North, North Martin Luther King for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.27 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
73.3 miles from Barnsdall, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 18m drive with frequent turns across 146.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Spruce 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 Barnsdall, OK to Oklahoma City, OK is easy. At 2h 18m 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 Barnsdall, OK to Oklahoma City, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Spruce Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 46th Street North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Martin Luther King | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 36th Street North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| L | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Martin Luther King | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Skelly Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Spruce Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barnsdall, OK and Oklahoma City, OK.
1
Start on 5th Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
5th Street
2
Continue on Spruce Avenue
8.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Spruce Avenue
3
Continue straight
1.0 mi
·
1 min
4
Continue straight
15 mi
·
21 min
5
Continue straight
5.4 mi
·
8 min
6
Turn right onto East 46th Street North
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East 46th Street North
7
Turn left onto North Martin Luther King, Junior Boulevard East
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Martin Luther King, Junior Boulevard East
8
Turn right onto East 36th Street North
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
East 36th Street North
9
Turn left onto L. L. Tisdale Parkway
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
L. L. Tisdale Parkway
10
Keep slight left to continue on L. L. Tisdale Parkway
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
L. L. Tisdale Parkway
11
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
12
Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
13
Merge slight left onto Skelly Bypass
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
Skelly Bypass
14
Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
87 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
15
Take the exit slight left toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton
16
Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
17
Keep slight left to continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
18
Continue on Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
19
Continue on Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
20
Continue on Crosstown Expressway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Crosstown Expressway
21
Keep slight right to continue on Crosstown Expressway
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
Crosstown Expressway
22
Take the exit slight right toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Oklahoma City Boulevard
23
Turn straight onto Oklahoma City Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Oklahoma City Boulevard
24
Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
25
Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Sheridan Avenue
26
Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue
417 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Robinson Avenue
27
Arrive at your destination
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 73.3 miles from Barnsdall, OK, or about 1h 9m 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 73.3 miles or 1h 9m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oklahoma City, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Barnsdall, 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 Barnsdall, OK
This is one driving day of about 146.6 miles and 2h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Barnsdall, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.3 mi from Barnsdall, OK · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 73.3 miles from Barnsdall, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oklahoma City, OK
The final approach into Oklahoma City, 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 Oklahoma City, 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
$22.27 one way
$44.53 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $24.55 | $49.09 |
| premium | $4.80 | $27.68 | $55.35 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $32.57 | $65.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44 | 0 | $15.39 | $7.04 |
| Efficient EV | 36.7 | 0 | $12.83 | $5.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.6 | 0 | $20.52 | $9.38 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Oklahoma City, OK
Afternoon in Oklahoma City on Sunday
Local time
2:50 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
2 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 18m 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 Barnsdall, OK to Oklahoma City, OK covers 146.6 miles and takes about 2h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Spruce Avenue, East 46th Street North, North Martin Luther King. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.3 miles from Barnsdall, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.27 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.
The drive from Barnsdall, OK to Oklahoma City, OK is easy. At 2h 18m 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 Barnsdall, OK to Oklahoma City, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Barnsdall, OK to Oklahoma City, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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