Origin
Bartlesville, OK
Afternoon in Bartlesville on Sunday
Local time
2:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bartlesville, OK to Elk City, OK
Drive Time
4h 44m
Distance
261.9 mi
421 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
Bartlesville, OK
Megan Bailey
Elk City, OK
Steve Burcham
Trip Overview
The drive from Bartlesville, OK to Elk City, OK covers 261.9 miles and takes about 4h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southwest Jennings Avenue, West Adams Boulevard, Southeast Adams Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
130.9 miles from Bartlesville, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 44m drive with frequent turns across 261.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southwest Jennings 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 44m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bartlesville, OK to Elk City, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Jennings Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Adams Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast Adams Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 60 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ira Lee Henderson Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 75 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 244 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Martin Luther King | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Southwest Jennings Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bartlesville, OK and Elk City, OK.
1
Start on the route
23 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
66 ft
·
10 sec
3
Turn left onto Southwest Jennings Avenue
125 ft
·
14 sec
·
Southwest Jennings Avenue
4
Turn left onto West Adams Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Adams Boulevard
5
Continue on Southeast Adams Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Southeast Adams Boulevard
6
Take the ramp slight right toward US 60 East, US 75 South: Nowata, Tulsa
5.1 mi
·
8 min
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US 60 East, US 75 South: Nowata, Tulsa
7
Continue on Ira Lee Henderson Memorial Highway
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Ira Lee Henderson Memorial Highway
8
Continue on US 75 South: Tulsa
2.1 mi
·
2 min
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US 75 South: Tulsa
9
Continue on US 75 South: Tulsa
22 mi
·
26 min
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US 75 South: Tulsa
10
Take the exit slight left toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Oklahoma City
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
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I 244 West, US 412 West: Oklahoma City
11
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
12
Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
13
Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
14
Merge slight left onto Skelly Bypass
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
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Skelly Bypass
15
Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
87 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
16
Continue on John Kilpatrick Turnpike
24 mi
·
25 min
·
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
17
Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 10th Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Northwest 10th Street
18
Continue on Northwest 10th Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 10th Street
19
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
20
Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
55 mi
·
55 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
21
Continue on Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
22
Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
23
Continue on Great Western Cattle Trail
11 mi
·
10 min
·
Great Western Cattle Trail
24
Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
25
Take the exit slight right toward East 7th Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
East 7th Street
26
Turn right onto North Eastern Avenue
243 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Eastern Avenue
27
Turn left onto East 3rd Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East 3rd Street
28
Turn right
98 ft
·
7 sec
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 130.9 miles from Bartlesville, OK, or about 2h 22m 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 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 130.9 miles or 2h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elk City, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bartlesville, 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 Bartlesville, OK
This is one driving day of about 261.9 miles and 4h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bartlesville, 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 130.9 mi from Bartlesville, OK · 2h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
131 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 130.9 miles from Bartlesville, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Elk City, OK
The final approach into Elk 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 Elk 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
$39.78 one way
$79.56 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
92 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $43.85 | $87.71 |
| premium | $4.80 | $49.44 | $98.88 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $58.19 | $116.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 78.6 | 0 | $27.50 | $12.57 |
| Efficient EV | 65.5 | 0 | $22.92 | $10.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 104.8 | 1 | $36.67 | $16.76 |
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Elk City, OK
Afternoon in Elk City on Sunday
Local time
2:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°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
1 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
4h 44m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Elk City, OK covers 261.9 miles and takes about 4h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southwest Jennings Avenue, West Adams Boulevard, Southeast Adams Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 130.9 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 $39.78 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 44m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bartlesville, OK to Elk City, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bartlesville, OK to Elk City, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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