This 110.8-mile journey from Crescent to Tulsa, Oklahoma, is a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 7 minutes. Designed as a comfortable day trip, you won't need to worry about an overnight stay. The route primarily utilizes the Cimarron Turnpike, the 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway, and the Sand Springs Expressway, with 56% of the drive on highways. Expect a fuel cost of around $17 for this trip. Traveling within the Great Plains region, the drive offers a consistent, familiar landscape.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
55.4 miles from Crescent, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 9m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 7m. Total distance: 110.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
You'll find this drive to be a mixed bag, with a significant portion on high-speed turnpikes and expressways, making up 56% of the total mileage. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 31.4 miles on the Cimarron Turnpike, allowing for a good period of steady travel. While not an entirely monotonous experience, the majority of the drive maintains a consistent pace, characteristic of efficient travel between these two Oklahoma points. The road profile suggests a smooth transition between these main arteries.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cimarron Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 31.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 37.9 miles in near CR N3300 / South Country Club Road.
Driving Effort5/10
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 110.8 miles you will encounter 13 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 37.9 miles (CR N3300 / South Country Club Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 109.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 109.8 miles (North Quanah Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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37.9 mi into trip|~45m in|CR N3300 / South Country Club Road
Turn left onto CR N3300 / South Country Club Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
109.6 mi into trip|~2h 3m 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
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109.8 mi into trip|~2h 4m in|North Quanah Avenue
Turn right onto North Quanah Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
109.9 mi into trip|~2h 4m in|West Archer Street North
Turn left onto West Archer Street North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
110.6 mi into trip|~2h 6m 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
Cimarron Turnpike
31.4 mi
29m
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
23 mi
26m
Sand Springs Expressway
14.1 mi
15m
North Portland Avenue
9 mi
10m
Keystone Expressway
8.6 mi
9m
Cimarron Turnpike Spur
7.4 mi
7m
South Country Club Road
5 mi
8m
West 6th Avenue
3.5 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Cimarron Turnpike
— 31.4 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crescent, OK and Tulsa, OK.
1
Start on this road
27 ft·7 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto East Monroe Street
204 ft·10 sec·East Monroe Street
3
Turn right onto OK 74
2.4 mi·3 min·North Grand Avenue
4
Continue on OK 74
9.0 mi·10 min·North Portland Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn slight right
132 ft·4 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn straight onto OK 51; CR 62
23 mi·26 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on OK 51
3.5 mi·4 min·West 6th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto CR N3300
5.0 mi·8 min·South Country Club Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto CR E0570
3.0 mi·5 min·McMurtry Road
10
Turn left onto US 177
0.4 mi·29 sec·North Washington Street
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi·45 sec
Toward OK 312 East: Tulsa
12
Continue on OK 312
7.4 mi·7 min·Cimarron Turnpike Spur
13
Merge onto US 412
31 mi·29 min·Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 412
5.0 mi·5 min·Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 64; US 412
1.2 mi·1 min·Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 64; US 412
3.6 mi·3 min·Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 64; US 412
14 mi·15 min·Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward Quanah AvenueUse the slight right lane.
19
Turn right onto North Quanah Avenue
451 ft·22 sec·North Quanah Avenue
Use the right lane.
20
Turn left onto West Archer Street North
0.7 mi·2 min·West Archer Street North
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn right onto North Boulder Avenue West
0.2 mi·38 sec·North Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
22
Arrive at destination
South Boulder Avenue West
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 2-hour drive, you have plenty of flexibility. Aiming to depart in the morning will allow you to reach Tulsa with ample time to enjoy your destination. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan for a quick fuel and restroom break before you leave Crescent or upon arrival in Tulsa. With a fuel cost estimated at $17, it's a budget-friendly trip. Keep an eye out for the transition onto the Sand Springs Expressway as you near Tulsa, as this marks the final leg of your 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 55.4 miles from Crescent, OK, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.4 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 24 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.4 miles or 1h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 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 Crescent, 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 Crescent, OK
This is one driving day of about 110.8 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Crescent, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Cimarron Turnpike for about 31.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.4 mi from Crescent, OK
· 1h 9m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.32 one way
$34.64 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$19.02
$38.04
premium
$4.89
$21.32
$42.64
diesel
$5.61
$24.46
$48.93
Estimated Tolls: $1.94
Cimarron Turnpike
(38.8 mi)$1.94
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
$17
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.2
0
$11.63
$5.32
Efficient EV
27.7
0
$9.69
$4.43
EV Truck/SUV
44.3
0
$15.51
$7.09
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Crescent, OK
Morning
in Crescent on Friday
Local time
7:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Tulsa, OK
Morning
in Tulsa on Friday
Local time
7:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Pawnee, OK
55 mi in
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
2 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
2h 7m 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 Crescent, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 110.8 miles and takes about 2h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cimarron Turnpike, 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway, Sand Springs Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.4 miles from Crescent, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.32 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 110.8 miles you will encounter 13 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 37.9 miles (CR N3300 / South Country Club Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 109.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 109.8 miles (North Quanah Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Crescent, 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
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Fuel cost uses
EIA
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