Connecting Holdenville to Tulsa, this 87.7-mile journey is a straightforward transit across the Oklahoma Great Plains. You can expect to spend about 2 hours on the road, making this an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stop. Your travel path utilizes a mix of roads, including the Broadway of America, the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, and the Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway. Budgeting roughly $13 for fuel should cover your needs for the one-way transit. Because the trip is relatively short and contained within the state, it serves as a practical link between these two central Oklahoma points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.9 miles from Holdenville, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 6m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 87.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition from local roads to higher-speed corridors. Highway driving accounts for 34% of your total mileage, providing a balance between slower stretches and more efficient transit. You will spend your longest uninterrupted segment on the Broadway of America, which spans 53.3 miles of the trip. As you move toward Tulsa, the road character shifts from regional surface roads to the more structured environment of the Turner Turnpike and the Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway. This variety keeps the drive engaging, as you navigate through the varying road types before reaching your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Broadway of America is the longest continuous segment at about 53.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
971 ft647 ft
Total Climb
727 ft
Total Descent
870 ft
Highest Point
971 ft
~29.2 mi in
Elevation Range
323 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 55.8 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 87.7 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 55.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 81.9 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 86.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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55.8 mi into trip|~1h 25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
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81.9 mi into trip|~1h 51m in|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...
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86.6 mi into trip|~1h 57m 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
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87.3 mi into trip|~1h 59m in|South Frisco Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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87.4 mi into trip|~1h 59m in|West 3rd Street South
Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Holdenville, OK to Tulsa, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Sand Springs along the way.
Sand Springs
81.9 mi in|~1h 51m|via I 244
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Broadway of America
53.3 mi
1h 19m
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
24.8 mi
23m
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
4.7 mi
5m
Skelly Bypass
1.2 mi
1m
South Main Street
0.9 mi
2m
East Main Street
0.7 mi
1m
US Historic 66
0.5 mi
<1m
West 3rd Street South
0.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Broadway of America
— 53.3 mi, about 1h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holdenville, OK and Tulsa, OK.
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Start on OK 48; US 270 Business
0.7 mi·1 min·East Main Street
2
Turn slight right onto OK 48; US 270 Business
53 mi·1 hr 19 min·Broadway of America
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto OK 16; OK 48
0.2 mi·35 sec·East 1st Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto OK 16; OK 48
0.9 mi·2 min·South Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Continue on US Historic 66; OK 48; OK 66
0.5 mi·49 sec·US Historic 66; OK 48; OK 66
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·47 sec
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward I 44 East: TulsaUse the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 44
25 mi·23 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on I 44; OK 66
1.2 mi·1 min·Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 244
4.7 mi·5 min·Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Exit 223AToward I 244 East, OK 344 North: Tulsa, Sand SpringsUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 4CToward 7th Street, DowntownUse the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto South Lawton Avenue West
0.1 mi·23 sec·South Lawton Avenue West
Use the left lane.
13
Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South
0.1 mi·25 sec·West Heavy Traffic Way South
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
14
Continue on West 2nd Street South
0.1 mi·26 sec·West 2nd Street South
15
At end of road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue
386 ft·20 sec·South Frisco Avenue
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
0.3 mi·1 min·West 3rd Street South
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
390 ft·15 sec·South Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18
Arrive at destination
South Boulder Avenue West
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 2-hour drive, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best. You won't need to plan for lengthy stops, as the duration is short enough to drive straight through without fatigue. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Holdenville to ensure you stay within your $13 estimate, as highway stretches can sometimes consume fuel faster than local roads. Because 53.3 miles of your trip occur on the Broadway of America, plan to maintain consistent speeds during that primary stretch. Utilizing this route allows you to reach Tulsa efficiently, leaving you plenty of time to explore once you arrive.
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 43.9 miles from Holdenville, OK, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.3 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 19 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.9 miles or 1h 6m 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 44m
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 Holdenville, 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 Holdenville, OK
This is one driving day of about 87.7 miles and 2h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Holdenville, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Broadway of America for about 53.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.9 mi from Holdenville, OK
· 1h 6m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.71 one way
$27.42 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$15.05
$30.11
premium
$4.89
$16.88
$33.75
diesel
$5.61
$19.36
$38.73
Estimated Tolls: $1.24
Turner Turnpike
(24.8 mi)$1.24
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
$14
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.3
0
$9.21
$4.21
Efficient EV
21.9
0
$7.67
$3.51
EV Truck/SUV
35.1
0
$12.28
$5.61
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
Holdenville, OK
Afternoon
in Holdenville on Friday
Local time
2:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Tulsa, OK
Afternoon
in Tulsa on Friday
Local time
2:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Bristow, OK
44 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
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 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 Holdenville, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 87.7 miles and takes about 2h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Broadway of America, Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.9 miles from Holdenville, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.71 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 13 significant decision points across 87.7 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 55.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 81.9 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 86.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Holdenville, OK to Tulsa, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Sand Springs along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 647 ft to 971 ft elevation with about 727 ft of total climbing.
