Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
82.7 mi
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
The drive from Eufaula, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 82.7 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 69 North, Colonel Harold D, North 32nd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.33 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
41.4 miles from Eufaula, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 23m drive with frequent turns across 82.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 69 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Colonel Harold D | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 32nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Specialist Joshua M | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tulsa | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Muskogee Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Disabled American Veterans Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Eufaula, OK and Tulsa, OK.
Start on North Main Street
Take the ramp slight right toward US 69 North
Merge slight left onto Colonel Harold D. Pinney, U.S. Army Highway
Continue on North 32nd Street
Continue on Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge
Turn left onto Tulsa
Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike
Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway
Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
Continue on Broken Arrow Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward Denver Avenue, Cheyenne Avenue
Turn straight onto West 12th Street
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 80 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.4 miles or 41m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tulsa, OK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Eufaula, 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 Eufaula, OK
This is one driving day of about 82.7 miles and 1h 23m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.4 mi from Eufaula, OK · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 41.4 miles from Eufaula, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$12.33 one way
$24.66 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $13.87 | $27.73 |
| premium | $4.63 | $15.06 | $30.12 |
| diesel | $5.42 | $17.63 | $35.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.9 kg one way.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Eufaula on Saturday
Local time
4:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Tulsa on Saturday
Local time
4:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
63°F
Paris, TX
41 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
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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