Drive Time
1h 36m
Distance
93.9 mi
Route Type
Turn-heavy local drive
Quick day tripThe drive from McAlester, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 93.9 miles and takes about 1h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Carl Albert Parkway, Trooper David ‘Rocky’ Eales Memorial Highway, Indian Nation Turnpike Northbound for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.00 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
47 miles from McAlester, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 36m drive with frequent turns across 93.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Carl Albert Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Trooper David ‘Rocky’ Eales Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Indian Nation Turnpike Northbound | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Indian Nation Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 62 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Colonel John L | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Wood Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between McAlester, OK and Tulsa, OK.
Start on North Main Street
Turn right onto East Carl Albert Parkway
Continue on Trooper David ‘Rocky’ Eales Memorial Highway
Take the ramp slight right toward Indian Nation Turnpike Northbound
Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike
Continue on US 62 East, US 75 North, I 40 Business West: Henryetta, Okmulgee
Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
Continue on South Wood Drive
Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
Continue on Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
Continue on Okmulgee Beeline
Continue on Okmulgee Expressway
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward 7th Street, Downtown
Turn left onto South Lawton Avenue West
Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South
Turn right onto South Guthrie Avenue West
Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47 miles or 48m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tulsa, OK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving McAlester, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 McAlester, OK
This is one driving day of about 93.9 miles and 1h 36m.
These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.
Late stop town
Meal stop
47 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47 mi from McAlester, OK
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 47 miles from McAlester, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| regular | $3.79 | $14.00 | $28.00 |
| midgrade | $4.26 | $15.74 | $31.49 |
| premium | $4.63 | $17.10 | $34.20 |
| diesel | $5.42 | $20.02 | $40.04 |
Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 32.9 kg one way.
Travel Intel
Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.
Origin
Late night in McAlester on Saturday
Local time
2:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Tulsa on Saturday
Local time
2:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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