Origin
Bushyhead, OK
Late night in Bushyhead on Wednesday
Local time
1:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Bushyhead, OK to Tulsa, OK
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
51m
Distance
41 mi
66 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
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6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bushyhead, OK
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 41-mile drive from Bushyhead, OK to Tulsa, OK takes about 51 minutes and is perfect for a day trip. You'll primarily be on the Will Rogers Turnpike and Clem McSpadden Highway, with a significant portion on the Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway as you approach Tulsa. Given the short duration and low fuel cost of around $6, this route offers a convenient connection between two points within the Great Plains region. It's a very manageable journey, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
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
20.5 miles from Bushyhead, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for this trip, with 64% of the drive utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.3 miles on the Will Rogers Turnpike. While much of the route maintains a consistent highway feel, the transition into Tulsa will introduce more urban road characteristics. This drive is less about winding scenic byways and more about efficient travel on well-maintained roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Will Rogers Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 12.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Will Rogers Turnpike and Clem McSpadden Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.7 miles in near OK 20 / East Will Rogers Boulevard.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 41 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.7 miles (OK 20 / East Will Rogers Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.8 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
12.7 mi into trip
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~17m in
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OK 20 / East Will Rogers Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto OK 20 / East Will Rogers Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
13 mi into trip
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~17m in
Take the ramp toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
9
25.8 mi into trip
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~31m in
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I 44
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 34
Toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tuls...
9
30.9 mi into trip
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~37m in
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I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Sand Springs, Enid, Downtown Tulsa, Tulsa International Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 236B
Toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Sand Springs, E...
8
39.9 mi into trip
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~48m in
Take the exit toward 1st Street, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 6C
Toward 1st Street, Downtown
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bushyhead, OK and Tulsa, OK, road signs point toward Joplin, Enid and Tulsa International Airport.
Joplin
13 mi in
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~17m
Enid
30.9 mi in
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~37m
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via I 244; US 412
Tulsa International Airport
30.9 mi in
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~37m
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via I 244; US 412
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Will Rogers Turnpike | 12.3 mi | 12m |
| Clem McSpadden Highway | 10.1 mi | 12m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway | 9 mi | 10m |
| I 44 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| North Sioux Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| East 1st Street South | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| North Dorothy Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Will Rogers Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Will Rogers Turnpike
— 12.3 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bushyhead, OK and Tulsa, OK.
1
Start on OK 66; US Historic 66
10 mi
·
12 min
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Clem McSpadden Highway
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn left onto CR S4160
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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North Sioux Avenue
3
Continue on Maiden Lane
359 ft
·
9 sec
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Maiden Lane
4
Turn right onto East 9th Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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East 9th Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto North Dorothy Avenue
0.4 mi
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1 min
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North Dorothy Avenue
6
At end of road, turn left onto OK 20
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
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East Will Rogers Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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this road
9
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 44 West: Tulsa
10
Merge onto I 44
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Will Rogers Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44
5.1 mi
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6 min
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I 44
Exit 34
Toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 244; US 412
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Exit 236B
Toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Sand Springs, Enid, Downtown Tulsa, Tulsa International Airport
Use the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 6C
Toward 1st Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on East 1st Street South
0.7 mi
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2 min
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East 1st Street South
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
372 ft
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14 sec
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South Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Arrive at destination
South Boulder Avenue West
Trip Plan
With only a 51-minute travel time, you have great flexibility on when to depart for Tulsa. Leaving Bushyhead mid-morning should help you avoid any potential rush hour traffic as you enter the city. Since the drive is so short, you likely won't need to plan for many stops, but it's always wise to be aware of available fuel stations along the Will Rogers Turnpike. A good tip for this route is to ensure your navigation is set to account for the highway share, as you'll be on major roads for a significant portion of the journey.
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 20.5 miles from Bushyhead, OK, or about 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.3 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 41 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20.5 miles or 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tulsa, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bushyhead, 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 Bushyhead, OK
This is one driving day of about 41 miles and 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bushyhead, 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.
The longest stretch is on Will Rogers Turnpike for about 12.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.5 mi from Bushyhead, OK · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Bushyhead, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$6.41 one way
$12.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.04 | $14.08 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.89 | $15.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.05 | $18.10 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.61
Will Rogers Turnpike
(12.3 mi)
$0.61
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
$6
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.59 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Tulsa, OK
Late night in Tulsa on Wednesday
Local time
1:46 AM
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
3 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
51m 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 Bushyhead, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 41 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Will Rogers Turnpike, Clem McSpadden 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 20.5 miles from Bushyhead, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.41 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 is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 41 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.7 miles (OK 20 / East Will Rogers Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.8 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Bushyhead, OK and Tulsa, OK, road signs point toward Joplin, Enid and Tulsa International Airport.
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