This 119.9-mile drive from Kingfisher, OK, to Tulsa, OK, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 29 minutes. With 89% of the journey on highways, you'll experience a focused drive, largely utilizing OK 33 and the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. The estimated fuel cost for this excursion is around $19, making it an economical option. The route stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape throughout. This trip is ideal for a day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
59.9 miles from Kingfisher, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 29m. Total distance: 119.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this trip, with 89% of the route consisting of higher-speed roads. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 91.7 miles on OK 33, so be prepared for sustained driving on this section. The journey transitions to the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, providing a modern, efficient path towards Tulsa. While primarily highway, the initial and final segments may involve navigating local roads as you enter and exit your origin and destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
OK 33 is the longest continuous segment at about 91.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OK 33 and Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 102.3 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 119.9 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 102.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 114 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 118.8 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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102.3 mi into trip|~2h 8m in
Turn left toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
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114 mi into trip|~2h 20m 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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118.8 mi into trip|~2h 25m 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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119.4 mi into trip|~2h 27m 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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119.5 mi into trip|~2h 27m in|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
OK 33
91.7 mi
1h 51m
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
10.4 mi
9m
East Main Street
5.2 mi
7m
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
4.7 mi
5m
West Broadway Street
2.7 mi
5m
East Broadway Avenue
1.5 mi
2m
Skelly Bypass
1.2 mi
1m
West North Street
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
OK 33
— 91.7 mi, about 1h 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingfisher, OK and Tulsa, OK.
1
Start on North 6th Street
182 ft·15 sec·North 6th Street
2
Turn left onto OK 33
1.5 mi·2 min·East Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on OK 33
5.6 mi·6 min·OK 33
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Continue on OK 33
2.6 mi·2 min·OK 33
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Continue on OK 33
6.0 mi·6 min·OK 33
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Continue on OK 33
17 mi·23 min·OK 33
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on OK 33
37 mi·43 min·OK 33
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto North Noble Avenue
204 ft·5 sec·North Noble Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn right onto West North Street
0.6 mi·1 min·West North Street
10
Continue on East Main Street
0.4 mi·36 sec·East Main Street
11
Continue on East North Street
0.5 mi·53 sec·East North Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto OK 33; CR EW71
4.8 mi·6 min·East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on OK 33; CR EW71
1.9 mi·2 min·OK 33; CR EW71
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on OK 33; OK 99
2.7 mi·5 min·West Broadway Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on OK 33
0.4 mi·27 sec·OK 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on OK 33
1.2 mi·1 min·OK 33
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Continue on OK 33
6.0 mi·6 min·OK 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on OK 33
14 mi·16 min·OK 33
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
19
Turn left
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward I 44 East: TulsaUse the left lane.
20
Merge onto I 44
10 mi·9 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on I 44; OK 66
1.2 mi·1 min·Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
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.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 4CToward 7th Street, DowntownUse the slight right lane.
24
Turn left onto South Lawton Avenue West
0.1 mi·23 sec·South Lawton Avenue West
Use the left lane.
25
Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South
0.1 mi·25 sec·West Heavy Traffic Way South
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
26
Continue on West 2nd Street South
0.1 mi·26 sec·West 2nd Street South
27
At end of road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue
386 ft·20 sec·South Frisco Avenue
Use the right lane.
28
Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
0.3 mi·1 min·West 3rd Street South
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
29
Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
390 ft·15 sec·South Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
30
Arrive at destination
South Boulder Avenue West
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 2-hour and 29-minute drive, leaving Kingfisher in the morning gives you ample time in Tulsa. With no designated stops in the data, you can be flexible with rest breaks, perhaps pausing briefly at a turnpike service area if needed. The longest stretch without a break is over 90 miles, so consider a quick stop before or after that point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $19, and plan your refueling accordingly before embarking on the 91.7-mile section on OK 33.
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 59.9 miles from Kingfisher, OK, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.7 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 26 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.9 miles or 1h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 3m
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 Kingfisher, 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 Kingfisher, OK
This is one driving day of about 119.9 miles and 2h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Kingfisher, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on OK 33 for about 91.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59.9 mi from Kingfisher, OK
· 1h 14m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...
27 mi from route
~68 min detour
$18
near mile 16.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.74 one way
$37.49 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$20.58
$41.16
premium
$4.89
$23.07
$46.15
diesel
$5.61
$26.47
$52.94
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36
0
$12.59
$5.76
Efficient EV
30
0
$10.49
$4.80
EV Truck/SUV
48
0
$16.79
$7.67
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% 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
Kingfisher, OK
Morning
in Kingfisher on Saturday
Local time
7:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Tulsa, OK
Morning
in Tulsa on Saturday
Local time
7:31 AM
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
19 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 29m 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 Kingfisher, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 119.9 miles and takes about 2h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are OK 33, Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, East Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.9 miles from Kingfisher, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.74 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 119.9 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 102.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 114 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 118.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Kingfisher, OK to Tulsa, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Oklahoma City National Memorial.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
