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Trip from Kellyville, OK to Tulsa, OK

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

26m

Distance

21.3 mi

34 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 24m ★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m

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

Downtown Kellyville, OK, OK

Kellyville, OK

Antonio Friedemann

Trip Overview

The drive from Kellyville, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 21.3 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway, US Historic 66 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.4 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.33 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 21.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 26m highway drive covering 21.3 miles, with most of the trip on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.4 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 10.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 21.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 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 20.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
3.6 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp toward I 44 East: Tulsa

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
9
15.4 mi into trip | ~17m 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...
8
20.1 mi into trip | ~23m 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
20.8 mi into trip | ~24m in | South Frisco Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
7
20.9 mi into trip | ~25m 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.

Between Kellyville, OK and Tulsa, OK, road signs point toward Sand Springs and Downtown.

Sand Springs

15.4 mi in | ~17m | via I 244

Downtown

20.1 mi in | ~23m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike 10.4 mi 9m
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway 4.7 mi 5m
US Historic 66 2.5 mi 2m
Skelly Bypass 1.2 mi 1m
North Maple Street 0.7 mi 1m
West 3rd Street South 0.3 mi 1m
East Allen Street 0.3 mi <1m
OK 33 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike — 10.4 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Buffalo Street

82 ft · 7 sec · East Buffalo Street
2

Turn left onto North Elm Street

405 ft · 9 sec · North Elm Street
3

Turn right onto East Allen Street

0.3 mi · 34 sec · East Allen Street
4

Turn left onto North Maple Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Maple Street
5

At end of road, turn right onto US Historic 66; OK 66

2.5 mi · 2 min · US Historic 66; OK 66
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Turn left onto OK 33

0.2 mi · 20 sec · OK 33
Use the left lane.
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa Use the right lane.
8

Merge onto I 44

10 mi · 9 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 223A Toward I 244 East, OK 344 North: Tulsa, Sand Springs Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 4C Toward 7th Street, Downtown Use 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.33 one way

$6.66 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $3.66 $7.31
premium $4.89 $4.10 $8.20
diesel $5.61 $4.70 $9.41

Estimated Tolls: $0.52

Turner Turnpike (10.4 mi) $0.52

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Tolls

$1

Total

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.4 0 $2.24 $1.02
Efficient EV 5.3 0 $1.86 $0.85
EV Truck/SUV 8.5 0 $2.98 $1.36

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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

Kellyville, OK

Afternoon in Kellyville on Friday

Local time

3:59 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tulsa, OK

Afternoon in Tulsa on Friday

Local time

3:59 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

3 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

26m 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 Kellyville, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 21.3 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway, US Historic 66. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 10.6 miles from Kellyville, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.33 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 short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 21.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.

The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 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 20.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Kellyville, OK and Tulsa, OK, road signs point toward Sand Springs and Downtown.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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