Origin
Hobart, OK
Afternoon in Hobart on Sunday
Local time
2:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hobart, OK to Tulsa, OK
Drive Time
4h 1m
Distance
226.2 mi
364 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
Hobart, OK
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Trip Overview
Spanning 226.2 miles, this road trip connects Hobart to Tulsa in approximately 4 hours and 1 minute. It is a straightforward journey through the Great Plains that fits perfectly into a single day of travel. You can expect to spend roughly $34 on fuel for the trip, making it an affordable option for a weekend getaway or business commute. Because the route is highway-focused, it is designed for efficiency rather than leisurely exploration. Plan to complete the drive in one go, as the duration is manageable for most drivers without the need for an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
113.1 miles from Hobart, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a drive defined by speed and efficiency, with 66% of your time spent on major highways. You will navigate via the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway and US 183 before transitioning onto the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. The latter provides the longest uninterrupted stretch of the journey at 86.1 miles, allowing you to settle into a consistent rhythm. While the road transitions through the heart of the Great Plains, the experience remains dominated by fast-paced highway driving. Prepare for a practical, utilitarian trek that prioritizes getting you to your destination quickly.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 86.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,768 ft
722 ft
Total Climb
629 ft
Total Descent
1,458 ft
Highest Point
1,768 ft
~47.1 mi in
Elevation Range
1,046 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 106.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 226.2 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 106.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 220.3 miles (I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 225.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
106.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 54m in
Take the exit toward Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 137
Toward Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall Road
9
220.3 mi into trip
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~3h 52m in
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I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway toward I 244 East, OK 344 North: Tulsa, Sand Springs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 223A
Toward I 244 East, OK 344 North: Tulsa, Sand Sp...
8
225.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 58m in
Take the exit toward 7th 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 4C
Toward 7th Street, Downtown
7
225.7 mi into trip
|
~4h in
|
South Frisco Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
225.8 mi into trip
|
~4h in
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West 3rd Street South
Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 86.1 mi | 1h 25m |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 67.8 mi | 1h 9m |
| US 183 | 34.1 mi | 38m |
| John Kilpatrick Turnpike | 23.5 mi | 25m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| Northwest 10th Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East Iris Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 86.1 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hobart, OK and Tulsa, OK.
1
Start on OK 9 Business
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Iris Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 183; OK 9
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
US 183; OK 9
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 183
28 mi
·
31 min
·
US 183
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 40
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 40
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 40
55 mi
·
54 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 137
Toward Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
117 ft
·
9 sec
10
Turn left onto North Czech Hall Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Czech Hall Road
11
Turn right onto Northwest 10th Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest 10th Street
Use the none lane.
12
Continue on Northwest 10th Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Northwest 10th Street
13
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 344 East
14
Merge onto I 344
24 mi
·
25 min
·
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 44
86 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on I 44; OK 66
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 244
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Exit 223A
Toward I 244 East, OK 344 North: Tulsa, Sand Springs
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 4C
Toward 7th Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn left onto South Lawton Avenue West
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Lawton Avenue West
Use the left lane.
20
Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Heavy Traffic Way South
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
21
Continue on West 2nd Street South
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West 2nd Street South
22
At end of road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue
386 ft
·
20 sec
·
South Frisco Avenue
Use the right lane.
23
Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West 3rd Street South
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
24
Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
390 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
25
Arrive at destination
South Boulder Avenue West
Trip Plan
Since this is a four-hour drive, try to depart in the morning to avoid hitting evening traffic as you approach Tulsa. You only need to plan for one major stop, which gives you plenty of flexibility to stretch your legs or grab a quick snack whenever you feel the need. Keep in mind that the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike is a significant portion of your travel time, so ensure your vehicle is fueled up before hitting that stretch to avoid unnecessary interruptions. Because the route is relatively short, you have the advantage of arriving in Tulsa with plenty of energy left for your afternoon plans.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 113.1 miles from Hobart, OK, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.1 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 80 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.1 miles or 2h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 17m
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 Hobart, 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 Hobart, OK
This is one driving day of about 226.2 miles and 4h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hobart, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 86.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 113.1 mi from Hobart, OK · 2h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
113 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 113.1 miles from Hobart, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.1 miles.
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
$34.36 one way
$68.71 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $37.88 | $75.75 |
| premium | $4.80 | $42.70 | $85.40 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $50.25 | $100.51 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.49
Turner Turnpike
(86.1 mi)
$4.31
Kilpatrick Turnpike
(23.5 mi)
$1.18
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
$34
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.9 | 0 | $23.75 | $10.86 |
| Efficient EV | 56.6 | 0 | $19.79 | $9.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90.5 | 1 | $31.67 | $14.48 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
2:41 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
5 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
4h 1m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hobart, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 226.2 miles and takes about 4h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, US 183. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 113.1 miles from Hobart, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.36 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 226.2 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 106.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 220.3 miles (I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 225.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Hobart, OK to Tulsa, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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