Origin
Langston, OK
Late night in Langston on Wednesday
Local time
1:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Langston, OK to Tulsa, OK
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 38m
Distance
78.9 mi
127 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 31m
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6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Langston, OK
cottonbro studio
Trip Overview
Connecting Langston to Tulsa is a straightforward 78.9-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 38 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You will primarily navigate via OK 33, the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, and East Main Street, keeping the logistics simple for your travel plans. Expect to spend roughly $12 on fuel for the trip, making it an affordable trek across the Great Plains. Since both locations sit within the same region, you won't experience drastic shifts in landscape, allowing for a consistent driving experience from start to finish.
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
39.5 miles from Langston, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This 78.9-mile path is a highway-focused drive, with 84% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 51.5 miles along OK 33. The route balances the efficiency of the Turner Turnpike with local access roads, offering a practical way to move between the two points. While the terrain remains consistent throughout, the transition from local streets to major thoroughfares keeps the drive feeling efficient. You should anticipate a steady, predictable pace that prioritizes speed and directness over technical or winding mountain roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 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 51.5 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 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 61.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 78.9 miles you will encounter 15 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 61.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 73.1 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 77.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
61.3 mi into trip
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~1h 17m in
Turn left toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
9
73.1 mi into trip
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~1h 29m 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
77.8 mi into trip
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~1h 34m 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
78.5 mi into trip
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~1h 36m in
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South Frisco Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
78.5 mi into trip
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~1h 36m 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.
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 Langston, OK to Tulsa, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Sand Springs along the way.
Sand Springs
73.1 mi in
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~1h 29m
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via I 244
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OK 33 | 51.5 mi | 1h 1m |
| 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 |
| Skelly Bypass | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| West North Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Sammy Davis Jr Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
OK 33
— 51.5 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Langston, OK and Tulsa, OK.
1
Start on West Turner Street
271 ft
·
10 sec
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West Turner Street
2
Turn left onto North Lincoln
394 ft
·
8 sec
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North Lincoln
3
Turn right onto Sammy Davis Jr Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sammy Davis Jr Drive
4
Turn right onto OK 33
28 mi
·
33 min
·
OK 33
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Turn left onto North Noble Avenue
204 ft
·
5 sec
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North Noble Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Turn right onto West North Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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West North Street
7
Continue on East Main Street
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
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East Main Street
8
Continue on East North Street
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
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East North Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto OK 33; CR EW71
4.8 mi
·
6 min
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East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on OK 33; CR EW71
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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OK 33; CR EW71
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on OK 33; OK 99
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
West Broadway Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on OK 33
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
OK 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on OK 33
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 33
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Continue on OK 33
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
OK 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on OK 33
14 mi
·
16 min
·
OK 33
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Use the left lane.
17
Merge onto I 44
10 mi
·
9 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on I 44; OK 66
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
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.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 4C
Toward 7th Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
21
Turn left onto South Lawton Avenue West
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Lawton Avenue West
Use the left lane.
22
Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
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West Heavy Traffic Way South
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
23
Continue on West 2nd Street South
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
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West 2nd Street South
24
At end of road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue
386 ft
·
20 sec
·
South Frisco Avenue
Use the right lane.
25
Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West 3rd Street South
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
26
Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
390 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
27
Arrive at destination
South Boulder Avenue West
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour and 38-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though leaving during off-peak hours can help you avoid congestion near Tulsa. Since there are no designated stops programmed into this route, plan your breaks before you head out or once you arrive. Keep in mind that with 84% of your travel on highways, your fuel consumption may be more consistent than it would be on stop-and-go city streets. Make sure to budget your $12 for gas accordingly before hitting the road. Since the majority of your time is spent on a 51.5-mile stretch of OK 33, ensure your vehicle is ready for sustained highway speeds before beginning your journey.
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 39.5 miles from Langston, OK, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.5 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 78.9 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.5 miles or 51m 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 23m
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 Langston, 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 Langston, OK
This is one driving day of about 78.9 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Langston, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on OK 33 for about 51.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.5 mi from Langston, OK · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 78.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.5 miles from Langston, 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.
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
$12.34 one way
$24.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.54 | $27.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.18 | $30.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.42 | $34.84 |
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
$12
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.28 | $3.79 |
| Efficient EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.6 | 0 | $11.05 | $5.05 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Tulsa, OK
Late night in Tulsa on Wednesday
Local time
1:07 AM
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
14 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
1h 38m 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 Langston, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 78.9 miles and takes about 1h 38m 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 39.5 miles from Langston, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.34 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 78.9 miles you will encounter 15 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 61.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 73.1 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 77.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Langston, OK to Tulsa, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Sand Springs along the way.
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