Drive Time
25m
Distance
21.1 mi
Route Type
Turn-heavy local drive
Quick day tripThe drive from Collinsville, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 21.1 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 169 South, Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway, Specialist Christopher D for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
10.6 miles from Collinsville, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .
Expect a 25m drive with frequent turns across 21.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 169 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Specialist Christopher D | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sergeant Andrew R | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sergeant Schuyler B | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sargeant Anthony Del Mar Peterson Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 244 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Collinsville, OK and Tulsa, OK.
Start on West Main Street South
Take the ramp right toward OK 20 East, US 169 South: Tulsa
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Continue on Specialist Christopher D. Horton Memorial Highway
Continue on Sergeant Andrew R. Looney Memorial Highway
Continue on Sergeant Schuyler B. Patch Memorial Highway
Continue on Sargeant Anthony Del Mar Peterson Memorial Highway
Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Continue on Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway
Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Tulsa, Tulsa International Airport
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward 1st Street, Downtown
Continue on East 1st Street South
Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 21.1 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.6 miles or 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tulsa, OK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Collinsville, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Collinsville, OK
This is one driving day of about 21.1 miles and 25m.
These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.
Late stop town
Meal stop
11 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.6 mi from Collinsville, OK
A short stop after about 21.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 10.6 miles from Collinsville, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| regular | $3.79 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| midgrade | $4.26 | $3.54 | $7.08 |
| premium | $4.63 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| diesel | $5.42 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way.
Travel Intel
Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.
Origin
Late night in Collinsville on Saturday
Local time
2:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Tulsa on Saturday
Local time
2:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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