Origin
Bartlesville, OK
Night in Bartlesville on Thursday
Local time
10:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bartlesville, OK to Sapulpa, OK
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
59.3 mi
96 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bartlesville, OK
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Sapulpa, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bartlesville, OK to Sapulpa, OK covers 59.3 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 75, Ira Lee Henderson Memorial Highway, 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 23.6 miles on US 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 59.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 15m highway drive covering 59.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 75 and Ira Lee Henderson Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.6 miles on US 75.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 75 and Ira Lee Henderson Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 43.8 miles in.
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 59.3 miles you will encounter 14 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 43.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45 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 48.5 miles (I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
43.8 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Oklahoma City
8
45 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Brok...
7
48.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway toward I 244 West: Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 244 West: Oklahoma City
8
57.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward OK 97: Sapulpa, Sand Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 215
Toward OK 97: Sapulpa, Sand Springs
7
58.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
OK 97 / North 9th Street
At end of road, turn right onto OK 97 / North 9th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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 Bartlesville, OK to Sapulpa, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Oklahoma City along the way.
Oklahoma City
45 mi in
|
~57m
|
via I 244
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 75 | 23.6 mi | 28m |
| Ira Lee Henderson Memorial Highway | 12.6 mi | 13m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 6.1 mi | 5m |
| US 60 | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| Southeast Adams Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| North 9th Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Skelly Bypass | 0.7 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 75
— 23.6 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bartlesville, OK and Sapulpa, OK.
1
Start on this road
23 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
66 ft
·
10 sec
3
Turn left onto Southwest Jennings Avenue
123 ft
·
13 sec
·
Southwest Jennings Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 60
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Adams Boulevard
5
Continue on US 60
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Southeast Adams Boulevard
6
Take the ramp onto US 60
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
US 60
Toward US 60 East, US 75 South: Nowata, Tulsa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 75
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Ira Lee Henderson Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 75
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 75
Toward US 75 South: Tulsa
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 75
22 mi
·
26 min
·
US 75
Toward US 75 South: Tulsa
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Oklahoma City
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Merge onto I 244; US 412
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 244
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma City
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 244
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Toward I 244 West: Oklahoma City
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 44; OK 66
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
Skelly Bypass
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on I 44
6.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 215
Toward OK 97: Sapulpa, Sand Springs
Use the right lane.
17
At end of road, turn right onto OK 97
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North 9th Street
Use the right lane.
18
Arrive at destination
OK 97
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.7 mi from Bartlesville, OK · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.7 miles from Bartlesville, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sapulpa, OK
The final approach into Sapulpa, 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
$9.27 one way
$18.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.41 | $22.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.09 | $26.19 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.31
Turner Turnpike
(6.1 mi)
$0.31
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$0
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.23 | $2.85 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.30 | $3.80 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Sapulpa, OK
Night in Sapulpa on Thursday
Local time
10:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
19 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
1h 15m 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 Bartlesville, OK to Sapulpa, OK covers 59.3 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 75, Ira Lee Henderson Memorial Highway, 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 29.7 miles from Bartlesville, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.27 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.3 miles you will encounter 14 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 43.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45 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 48.5 miles (I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bartlesville, OK to Sapulpa, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Oklahoma City along the way.
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