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Trip from Bartlesville, OK to Sapulpa, OK

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 15m

Distance

59.3 mi

96 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
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.

city in Oklahoma, United States

Bartlesville, OK

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city in Tulsa and Creek counties in Oklahoma, United States, that is the county seat of Creek County

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 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 $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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 15m drive with frequent turns across 59.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Bartlesville, OK to Sapulpa, OK is easy. At 1h 15m 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 Bartlesville, OK to Sapulpa, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southwest Jennings Avenue
West Adams Boulevard
Southeast Adams Boulevard
US 60 East
Ira Lee Henderson Memorial Highway
US 75 South
I 244 West
Martin Luther King

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Southwest Jennings Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bartlesville, OK and Sapulpa, 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 · 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 · US 75 South: Tulsa
9

Continue on US 75 South: Tulsa

22 mi · 26 min · US 75 South: Tulsa
10

Take the exit slight left toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Oklahoma City

0.3 mi · 27 sec · 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 · Skelly Bypass
15

Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

6.1 mi · 5 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
16

Take the exit slight right toward OK 97: Sapulpa, Sand Springs

0.4 mi · 1 min · OK 97: Sapulpa, Sand Springs
17

At the end of the road, turn right onto North 9th Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · North 9th Street
18

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.7 mi from Bartlesville, OK · 37m into the drive

Downtown Turley, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Turley, OK

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

Ochelata, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Turley, OK

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

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bartlesville, OK

Night in Bartlesville on Thursday

Local time

9:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sapulpa, OK

Night in Sapulpa on Thursday

Local time

9:38 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 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 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.
The drive from Bartlesville, OK to Sapulpa, OK is easy. At 1h 15m 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 Bartlesville, OK to Sapulpa, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bartlesville, OK to Sapulpa, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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