Origin
Cleveland, OK
Morning in Cleveland on Friday
Local time
6:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cleveland, 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
41m
Distance
33.4 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cleveland, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Cleveland and Tulsa, Oklahoma, this 33.9-mile journey is a straightforward trek across the Great Plains. Clocking in at approximately 35 minutes, the route is perfectly suited for a quick day trip rather than an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via West Pawnee Street, North Division Street, and West Caddo Street to reach your destination. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly affordable commute that offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule. Whether you are heading into the city for business or leisure, the short duration makes it easy to complete the round trip in a single afternoon.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 33.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you focused on the road rather than a monotonous interstate grind. Since the highway share for this route is 0%, you won't be dealing with high-speed freeway traffic during your 35-minute transit. The entire journey consists of local roads, meaning there is no single long-distance stretch to settle into; the longest stretch of 0 miles on West Pawnee Street reflects the frequent turns you will navigate. You will experience a steady, localized pace as you transition between these Oklahoma communities, so keep your eyes on the navigation to manage the constant adjustments required by the local grid.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sand Springs Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 14.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sand Springs Expressway and Keystone Expressway. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near OK 99 / North Broadway 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 33.4 miles you will encounter 7 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 (OK 99 / North Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.4 miles (North Quanah Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
OK 99 / North Broadway Street
Turn right onto OK 99 / North Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
32.2 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
32.4 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
North Quanah Avenue
Turn right onto North Quanah Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
32.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
West Archer Street North
Turn left onto West Archer Street North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
33.2 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
North Boulder Avenue West
Turn right onto North Boulder Avenue West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sand Springs Expressway | 14.1 mi | 15m |
| Keystone Expressway | 8.3 mi | 8m |
| US 64 | 7 mi | 8m |
| North Broadway Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Jerald Warden Memorial Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| West Archer Street North | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| North Boulder Avenue West | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Pawnee Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sand Springs Expressway
— 14.1 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, OK and Tulsa, OK.
1
Start on this road
95 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto West Pawnee Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Pawnee Street
3
Turn right onto OK 99
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broadway Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 64
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
US 64
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 64
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 64
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Take the ramp onto US 64
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 64
7
Merge onto US 64; US 412
4.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 64; US 412
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 64; US 412
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 64; US 412
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Quanah Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto North Quanah Avenue
451 ft
·
22 sec
·
North Quanah Avenue
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto West Archer Street North
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Archer Street North
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto North Boulder Avenue West
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Arrive at destination
South Boulder Avenue West
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.22 one way
$10.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.73 | $11.47 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.37 | $14.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Tulsa, OK
Morning in Tulsa on Friday
Local time
6:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
17 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
41m 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 Cleveland, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 33.4 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sand Springs Expressway, Keystone Expressway, US 64. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.7 miles from Cleveland, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.22 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 33.4 miles you will encounter 7 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 (OK 99 / North Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.4 miles (North Quanah Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cleveland, OK to Tulsa, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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