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Trip from Hartshorne, OK to Tulsa, OK

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 54m

Distance

108.7 mi

175 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 47m ★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Trip Overview

The drive from Hartshorne, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 108.7 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Highway 270, East Carl Albert Parkway, Trooper David ‘Rocky’ Eales Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.99 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

54.3 miles from Hartshorne, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 54m drive with frequent turns across 108.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 270 is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Hartshorne, OK to Tulsa, OK is easy. At 1h 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hartshorne, OK to Tulsa, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Highway 270
East Carl Albert Parkway
Trooper David ‘Rocky’ Eales Memorial Highway
Indian Nation Turnpike Northbound
Indian Nation Turnpike
US 62 East
Colonel John L
South Wood Drive

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Highway 270 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hartshorne, OK and Tulsa, OK.

1

Start on Pennsylvania Avenue

11 mi · 15 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
2

Continue on East US Highway 270

0.9 mi · 1 min · East US Highway 270
3

Continue on East Carl Albert Parkway

3.6 mi · 7 min · East Carl Albert Parkway
4

Continue on Trooper David ‘Rocky’ Eales Memorial Highway

3.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper David ‘Rocky’ Eales Memorial Highway
5

Take the ramp slight right toward Indian Nation Turnpike Northbound

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Indian Nation Turnpike Northbound
6

Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike

35 mi · 33 min · Indian Nation Turnpike
7

Continue on US 62 East, US 75 North, I 40 Business West: Henryetta, Okmulgee

1.4 mi · 2 min · US 62 East, US 75 North, I 40 Business West: Henryetta, Okmulgee
8

Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway

10 mi · 12 min · Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
9

Continue on South Wood Drive

5.1 mi · 9 min · South Wood Drive
10

Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway

0.5 mi · 36 sec · Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
11

Continue on Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway

14 mi · 16 min · Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
12

Continue on Okmulgee Beeline

9.8 mi · 12 min · Okmulgee Beeline
13

Continue on Okmulgee Expressway

7.2 mi · 8 min · Okmulgee Expressway
14

Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

2.1 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
15

Take the exit slight right toward 7th Street, Downtown

0.3 mi · 35 sec · 7th Street, Downtown
16

Turn left onto South Lawton Avenue West

0.1 mi · 24 sec · South Lawton Avenue West
17

Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South

0.1 mi · 26 sec · West Heavy Traffic Way South
18

Continue on West 2nd Street South

0.1 mi · 26 sec · West 2nd Street South
19

At the end of the road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue

387 ft · 21 sec · South Frisco Avenue
20

Turn left onto West 3rd Street South

0.3 mi · 1 min · West 3rd Street South
21

Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West

390 ft · 16 sec · South Boulder Avenue West
22

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 54.3 miles from Hartshorne, OK, or about 57m into the drive.

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 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 54.3 miles or 57m 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 34m

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 Hartshorne, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hartshorne, OK

This is one driving day of about 108.7 miles and 1h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Hartshorne, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 54.3 mi from Hartshorne, OK · 57m into the drive

Downtown Henryetta, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Henryetta, OK

54 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

McAlester, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Henryetta, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 54.3 miles from Hartshorne, 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.99 one way

$33.99 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $18.66 $37.32
premium $4.89 $20.92 $41.84
diesel $5.61 $24.00 $48.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 38 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.6 0 $11.41 $5.22
Efficient EV 27.2 0 $9.51 $4.35
EV Truck/SUV 43.5 0 $15.22 $6.96

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (66% 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

Hartshorne, OK

Evening in Hartshorne on Wednesday

Local time

8:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tulsa, OK

Evening in Tulsa on Wednesday

Local time

8:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 54m 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 Hartshorne, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 108.7 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 270, East Carl Albert Parkway, Trooper David ‘Rocky’ Eales Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.3 miles from Hartshorne, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.99 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.
The drive from Hartshorne, OK to Tulsa, OK is easy. At 1h 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hartshorne, OK to Tulsa, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hartshorne, OK to Tulsa, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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