Origin
Madill, OK
Late night in Madill on Thursday
Local time
12:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Madill, OK to Tulsa, OK
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 9m
Distance
177.5 mi
286 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 57m
★
6 AM
3h 9m
8 AM
3h 32m
10 AM
3h 17m
12 PM
3h 15m
3 PM
3h 18m
5 PM
3h 31m
8 PM
3h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Madill, OK
Cup of Couple
Trip Overview
The drive from Madill, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 177.5 miles and takes about 3h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, East Main Street, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
88.8 miles from Madill, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 9m drive with frequent turns across 177.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Madill, OK to Tulsa, OK is easy. At 3h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Madill, OK to Tulsa, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| North Kemp Avenue | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| US 377 North | — | — |
| J | — | — |
| South Milt Phillips Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madill, OK and Tulsa, OK.
1
Start on East Main Street
207 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Veterans Memorial Highway
509 ft
·
20 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
3
Exit the rotary onto East Main Street
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Main Street
4
Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
5
Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
6
Turn left onto North Kemp Avenue
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Kemp Avenue
7
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
8
Continue on Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
9
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
16 mi
·
19 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Take the ramp left toward OK 3 West, US 377 North, OK 99 North: Ada
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
OK 3 West, US 377 North, OK 99 North: Ada
11
Merge slight left onto J. A. Richardson Loop
37 mi
·
42 min
·
J. A. Richardson Loop
12
Continue on South Milt Phillips Avenue
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South Milt Phillips Avenue
13
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
14
Continue on Jim Thorpe Boulevard
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Jim Thorpe Boulevard
15
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
16
Continue on South 8th Avenue
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
South 8th Avenue
17
Take the exit left
315 ft
·
8 sec
18
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
19
Turn slight right onto I 44 East: Tulsa
509 ft
·
14 sec
·
I 44 East: Tulsa
20
Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
42 mi
·
40 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
21
Continue on Skelly Bypass
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Skelly Bypass
22
Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
23
Take the exit slight right toward 7th Street, Downtown
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
7th Street, Downtown
24
Turn left onto South Lawton Avenue West
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Lawton Avenue West
25
Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Heavy Traffic Way South
26
Continue on West 2nd Street South
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West 2nd Street South
27
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue
387 ft
·
21 sec
·
South Frisco Avenue
28
Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West 3rd Street South
29
Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
390 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Boulder Avenue West
30
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 88.8 miles from Madill, OK, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
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 39 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.8 miles or 1h 34m 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 35m
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 Madill, 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 Madill, OK
This is one driving day of about 177.5 miles and 3h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Madill, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 88.8 mi from Madill, OK · 1h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 88.8 miles from Madill, 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
$27.75 one way
$55.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $30.47 | $60.94 |
| premium | $4.89 | $34.16 | $68.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.19 | $78.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.3 | 0 | $18.64 | $8.52 |
| Efficient EV | 44.4 | 0 | $15.53 | $7.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71 | 0 | $24.85 | $11.36 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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 Thursday
Local time
12:17 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
12 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
3h 9m 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 Madill, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 177.5 miles and takes about 3h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, East Main Street, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.8 miles from Madill, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Madill, OK to Tulsa, OK is easy. At 3h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Madill, OK to Tulsa, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Madill, OK to Tulsa, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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