Origin
Collinsville, OK
Afternoon in Collinsville on Sunday
Local time
2:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Collinsville, OK to Tulsa, OK
Drive Time
30m
Distance
23 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Collinsville, OK
Garret Shields
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Collinsville to Tulsa, you are in for a quick, efficient 23-mile journey across the Great Plains. You can easily complete this trip in about 30 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Budgeting about $3 for fuel should cover your needs for this straightforward drive. Since both cities are located within the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, you will experience a consistent landscape throughout the trek. This highway-focused route is designed for commuters or travelers who value speed and convenience over scenic detours.
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
11.5 miles from Collinsville, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a fast-paced experience as you spend 66% of your time on highways, primarily utilizing the Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway, the Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway, and the Sergeant Schuyler B. Patch Memorial Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is an 8.5-mile segment on the Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway, which helps keep the momentum going. Because this is a highway-focused drive, the character of the road remains consistent and efficient rather than technical or winding. You will find that the transitions between these designated memorial expressways are smooth, allowing you to maintain a steady pace until you reach your destination.
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.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 8.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway and Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near OK 20.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 23 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 0.9 miles (OK 20): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles (OK 20; US 169 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
0.9 mi into trip
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~2m in
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OK 20
Take the ramp onto OK 20 toward OK 20 East, US 169 South: Tulsa
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward OK 20 East, US 169 South: Tulsa
7
1.2 mi into trip
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~3m in
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OK 20; US 169 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Merge onto OK 20; US 169 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway toward OK 20 East, US 169 South: Tulsa
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward OK 20 East, US 169 South: Tulsa
7
15.2 mi into trip
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~18m in
Take the exit toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Tulsa, Tulsa International Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Tulsa, Tulsa In...
8
21.9 mi into trip
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~26m 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
6
22.9 mi into trip
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~30m in
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South Boulder Avenue West
Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Collinsville, OK to Tulsa, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Tulsa International Airport along the way.
Tulsa International Airport
15.2 mi in
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~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Sergeant Schuyler B. Patch Memorial Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Sergeant Andrew R. Looney Memorial Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Sargeant Anthony Del Mar Peterson Memorial Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Specialist Christopher D. Horton Memorial Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street South | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
— 8.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Collinsville, OK and Tulsa, OK.
1
Start on OK 20
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street South
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp onto OK 20
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
OK 20
Toward OK 20 East, US 169 South: Tulsa
Use the right lane.
3
Merge onto OK 20; US 169
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Toward OK 20 East, US 169 South: Tulsa
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 169
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Specialist Christopher D. Horton Memorial Highway
Toward US 169 South: Tulsa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on US 169
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Sergeant Andrew R. Looney Memorial Highway
Toward US 169 South: Tulsa
6
Continue on US 169
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Sergeant Schuyler B. Patch Memorial Highway
Toward US 169 South: Tulsa
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 169
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Sargeant Anthony Del Mar Peterson Memorial Highway
Toward US 169 South: Tulsa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 169
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 169
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 169
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Tulsa, Tulsa International Airport
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 244; US 412
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Use the straight 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
·
2 min
·
East 1st Street South
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
372 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Arrive at destination
South Boulder Avenue West
Trip Plan
Because this is a short, 30-minute excursion, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours is always a smart move. You will not need to plan for any stops along the way, as the route is direct and requires little in terms of rest or refueling. Keep your eyes on the signage for the Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway, as the sequence of named highways requires minor navigation as you transition toward Tulsa. Since the fuel cost is a minimal $3, you can focus your budget on your destination rather than the road itself. Enjoy the simplicity of this quick hop between two Great Plains hubs.
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 11.5 miles from Collinsville, OK, or about 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.5 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 23 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.5 miles or 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 24m
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 Collinsville, 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 Collinsville, OK
This is one driving day of about 23 miles and 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Collinsville, 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 Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway for about 8.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.5 mi from Collinsville, OK · 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.5 miles from Collinsville, 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
$3.49 one way
$6.99 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $3.85 | $7.70 |
| premium | $4.80 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Afternoon in Tulsa on Sunday
Local time
2:45 PM
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m 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 Collinsville, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 23 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway, Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway, Sergeant Schuyler B. Patch Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.5 miles from Collinsville, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.49 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 10 significant decision points across 23 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 0.9 miles (OK 20): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles (OK 20; US 169 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Collinsville, OK to Tulsa, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Tulsa International Airport along the way.
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