Origin
Mangum, OK
Night in Mangum on Wednesday
Local time
9:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mangum, OK to Tulsa, OK
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h
Distance
258.9 mi
417 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 48m
★
6 AM
4h 1m
8 AM
4h 27m
10 AM
4h 10m
12 PM
4h 7m
3 PM
4h 11m
5 PM
4h 25m
8 PM
3h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mangum, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mangum, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 258.9 miles and takes about 4h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Lincoln Street, South Louis Tittle Avenue, I 40 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
129.5 miles from Mangum, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h drive with frequent turns across 258.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Lincoln Street 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mangum, OK to Tulsa, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Lincoln Street | — | — |
| South Louis Tittle Avenue | — | — |
| I 40 East | — | — |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Great Western Cattle Trail | — | — |
| Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Cornwell Drive | — | — |
| North Czech Hall Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Lincoln Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mangum, OK and Tulsa, OK.
1
Start on South Pennsylvania Avenue
92 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Pennsylvania Avenue
2
Turn right onto East Lincoln Street
495 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Lincoln Street
3
Turn left onto South Louis Tittle Avenue
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Louis Tittle Avenue
4
Continue straight
3.8 mi
·
4 min
5
Continue straight
8.1 mi
·
9 min
6
Continue straight
502 ft
·
7 sec
7
Continue straight
7.5 mi
·
8 min
8
Continue straight
14 mi
·
17 min
9
Take the ramp right toward I 40 East, OK 34 North: Oklahoma City, Woodward
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 40 East, OK 34 North: Oklahoma City, Woodward
10
Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11
Continue on Great Western Cattle Trail
11 mi
·
10 min
·
Great Western Cattle Trail
12
Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13
Continue on Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
14
Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
55 mi
·
54 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
15
Take the exit slight right toward Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall Road
16
Keep slight left
118 ft
·
10 sec
17
Turn left onto North Czech Hall Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Czech Hall Road
18
Turn right onto Northwest 10th Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest 10th Street
19
Continue on Northwest 10th Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Northwest 10th Street
20
Take the ramp left toward I 344 East
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 344 East
21
Merge slight left onto John Kilpatrick Turnpike
24 mi
·
25 min
·
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
22
Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
23
Continue on Skelly Bypass
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Skelly Bypass
24
Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
25
Take the exit slight right toward 7th Street, Downtown
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
7th Street, Downtown
26
Turn left onto South Lawton Avenue West
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Lawton Avenue West
27
Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Heavy Traffic Way South
28
Continue on West 2nd Street South
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West 2nd Street South
29
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue
387 ft
·
21 sec
·
South Frisco Avenue
30
Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West 3rd Street South
31
Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
390 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Boulder Avenue West
32
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 129.5 miles from Mangum, OK, or about 2h 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 57 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129.5 miles or 2h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 17m
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 Mangum, 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 Mangum, OK
This is one driving day of about 258.9 miles and 4h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Mangum, 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 129.5 mi from Mangum, OK · 2h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
129 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 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 129.5 miles from Mangum, 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
$40.48 one way
$80.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
91 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $44.44 | $88.88 |
| premium | $4.89 | $49.82 | $99.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $57.16 | $114.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.7 | 0 | $27.18 | $12.43 |
| Efficient EV | 64.7 | 0 | $22.65 | $10.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 103.6 | 1 | $36.25 | $16.57 |
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Night in Tulsa on Wednesday
Local time
9:44 PM
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
4 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
4h on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Mangum, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 258.9 miles and takes about 4h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Lincoln Street, South Louis Tittle Avenue, I 40 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 129.5 miles from Mangum, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.48 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mangum, OK to Tulsa, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mangum, OK to Tulsa, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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