Origin
Locust Grove, OK
Afternoon in Locust Grove on Friday
Local time
1:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Locust Grove, 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
59m
Distance
49.1 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Locust Grove, OK
BAB2056
Trip Overview
The drive from Locust Grove, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 49.1 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway, Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway, Cherokee Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.4 miles on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 49.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 59m highway drive covering 49.1 miles, with most of the trip on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway and Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 31.4 miles on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 31.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway and Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 412 Alternate / Harold Andrews Boulevard.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 49.1 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start (US 412 Alternate / Harold Andrews Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (OK 82): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.1 miles (I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 412 Alternate / Harold Andrews Boulevard
Depart onto US 412 Alternate / Harold Andrews Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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OK 82
Turn right onto OK 82
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
39.1 mi into trip
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~45m in
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I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Sand Springs, Enid, Downtown Tulsa, Tulsa International Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 236B
Toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Sand Springs, E...
8
48.1 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward 1st 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 6C
Toward 1st Street, Downtown
6
49.1 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
South Boulder Avenue West
Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Locust Grove, OK and Tulsa, OK, road signs point toward Enid and Tulsa International Airport.
Enid
39.1 mi in
|
~45m
|
via I 244; US 412
Tulsa International Airport
39.1 mi in
|
~45m
|
via I 244; US 412
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway | 31.4 mi | 36m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway | 9 mi | 10m |
| Cherokee Turnpike | 6.1 mi | 6m |
| OK 82 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East 1st Street South | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Harold Andrews Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Boulder Avenue West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
— 31.4 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Locust Grove, OK and Tulsa, OK.
1
Start on US 412 Alternate
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Harold Andrews Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto OK 82
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 82
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward US 412 West: Tulsa
4
Merge onto US 412
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Cherokee Turnpike
5
Continue on US 412
31 mi
·
36 min
·
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 244; US 412
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Exit 236B
Toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Sand Springs, Enid, Downtown Tulsa, Tulsa International Airport
Use the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 6C
Toward 1st Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on East 1st Street South
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East 1st Street South
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
372 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Arrive at destination
South Boulder Avenue West
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.6 mi from Locust Grove, OK · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.6 miles from Locust Grove, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tulsa, OK
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Tulsa, OK if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.68 one way
$15.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.84 | $21.68 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.43
Cherokee Turnpike
(6.1 mi)
$0.43
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.16 | $2.36 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.30 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.87 | $3.14 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Afternoon in Tulsa on Friday
Local time
1:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 15 to 20 mph
33% chance
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
10 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
59m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Locust Grove, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 49.1 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway, Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway, Cherokee Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.6 miles from Locust Grove, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.68 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 49.1 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start (US 412 Alternate / Harold Andrews Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (OK 82): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.1 miles (I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Locust Grove, OK and Tulsa, OK, road signs point toward Enid and Tulsa International Airport.
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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