Origin
Boise City, OK
Afternoon in Boise City on Friday
Local time
4:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boise City, OK to Tulsa, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 30m
Distance
389.1 mi
626 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 21m
★
6 AM
7h 31m
8 AM
7h 51m
10 AM
7h 38m
12 PM
7h 36m
3 PM
7h 39m
5 PM
7h 50m
8 PM
7h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Boise City, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 389.1 miles and takes about 7h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage, Southeast 6th Street, Cimarron Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 88.8 miles on Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.83 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
194.6 miles from Boise City, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 53m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 30m. Total distance: 389.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 30m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 30m drive with frequent turns across 389.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage is the longest continuous segment at about 88.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
4,165 ft
722 ft
Total Climb
20 ft
Total Descent
3,464 ft
Highest Point
4,165 ft
Elevation Range
3,444 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 56; US 64; US 412; OK 3 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 389.1 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 0.1 miles (US 56; US 64; US 412; OK 3 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 319.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 319.7 miles: 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.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 56; US 64; US 412; OK 3 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 56; US 64; US 412; OK 3 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
319.6 mi into trip
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~6h 18m in
Take the exit toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 15
Toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
8
319.7 mi into trip
|
~6h 18m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 15
6
387.9 mi into trip
|
~7h 26m in
Take the exit toward Quanah Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Quanah Avenue
7
388.1 mi into trip
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~7h 27m in
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North Quanah Avenue
Turn right onto North Quanah Avenue
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 Boise City, OK to Tulsa, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Ponca City along the way.
Ponca City
319.6 mi in
|
~6h 18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage | 88.8 mi | 1h 43m |
| Southeast 6th Street | 64.7 mi | 1h 13m |
| Cimarron Turnpike | 59 mi | 56m |
| Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway | 30.1 mi | 32m |
| Road Q | 29.3 mi | 33m |
| Kit Carson Highway | 23.2 mi | 28m |
| Sand Springs Expressway | 14.1 mi | 15m |
| Oklahoma Avenue | 12.5 mi | 17m |
Longest stretch:
Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage
— 88.8 mi, about 1h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boise City, OK and Tulsa, OK.
1
Start on US 56; US 64; US 385; US 412; OK 3
311 ft
·
13 sec
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US 56; US 64; US 385; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto US 56; US 64; US 412; OK 3
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 56; US 64; US 412; OK 3
6.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Santa Fe Trail Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn straight onto US 64; US 412; OK 3
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Kit Carson Highway
5
Continue on US 64; US 412; OK 3
29 mi
·
33 min
·
Road Q
6
Continue on US 64; US 412; OK 3
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
Kit Carson Highway
7
Continue on US 64; US 412; OK 3; OK 136
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mile 30
8
Continue on US 64; US 412; OK 3; OK 136
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Kit Carson Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto US 64
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 12th Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto US 54
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 54
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto US 412; OK 3; OK 136
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South East Street
12
Continue on US 412; OK 3
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Road W
13
Continue on US 412; OK 3
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage
14
Continue on US 412; OK 3
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Peery Street
15
Continue on US 412; OK 3
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage
16
Continue on US 412; OK 3
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Road AA
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on US 412; OK 3
82 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
·
Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
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US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
22
Turn left onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Oklahoma Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
23
Continue on US 412
65 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
Southeast 6th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on US 60; US 412; CR E0430
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Lahoma Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Continue on US 60; US 412; CR E0430
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
26
Continue on US 60; US 412; CR E0430
12 mi
·
18 min
·
West Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the straight lane.
27
Continue on US 64; US 412; CR E0425
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
28
Continue on US 412
15 mi
·
14 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
Toward US 412 East: Tulsa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
Exit 15
Toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
Exit 15
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Merge onto US 412
44 mi
·
41 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
32
Continue on US 412
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
33
Continue on US 64; US 412
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
34
Continue on US 64; US 412
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
35
Continue on US 64; US 412
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Quanah Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
37
Turn right onto North Quanah Avenue
451 ft
·
22 sec
·
North Quanah Avenue
Use the right lane.
38
Turn left onto West Archer Street North
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Archer Street North
Use the straight / right lanes.
39
Turn right onto North Boulder Avenue West
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
40
Arrive at destination
South Boulder Avenue West
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 194.6 miles from Boise City, OK, or about 3h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.8 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 86 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 194.6 miles or 3h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tulsa, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Boise City, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
+
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Boise City, OK
This is one driving day of about 389.1 miles and 7h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 miles from Boise City, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage for about 88.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 194.6 mi from Boise City, OK · 3h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
195 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 86 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 194.6 miles from Boise City, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 88.8 miles.
Arriving in Tulsa, OK
The final approach into Tulsa, 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 Tulsa, 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
$60.83 one way
$121.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
136 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $66.79 | $133.58 |
| premium | $4.89 | $74.88 | $149.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $85.91 | $171.82 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.94
Cimarron Turnpike
(59 mi)
$2.94
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
$61
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$89–$114
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 136.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 116.7 | 1 | $40.86 | $18.68 |
| Efficient EV | 97.3 | 1 | $34.05 | $15.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 155.6 | 1 | $54.47 | $24.90 |
Gas CO2
136 kg
EV CO2
46 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Tulsa, OK
Afternoon in Tulsa on Friday
Local time
4:04 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
26 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
7h 30m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Boise City, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 389.1 miles and takes about 7h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage, Southeast 6th Street, Cimarron Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 194.6 miles from Boise City, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $60.83 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 389.1 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 0.1 miles (US 56; US 64; US 412; OK 3 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 319.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 319.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Boise City, OK to Tulsa, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Ponca City along the way.
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes. The route ranges from 722 ft to 4,165 ft elevation with about 20 ft of total climbing.
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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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