Origin
Oilton, OK
Night in Oilton on Thursday
Local time
11:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oilton, OK to Tulsa, OK
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
49m
Distance
38 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oilton, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oilton, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 38 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sand Springs Expressway, Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway, 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.9 miles on Sand Springs Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 38 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Oilton, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 38 miles and takes about 49m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sand Springs Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 22.6 miles in near OK 151.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 38 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 22.6 miles (OK 151): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 37 miles (North Quanah Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
22.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
OK 151
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 151 toward US 64 East, US 412 East: Tulsa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 64 East, US 412 East: Tulsa
6
36.8 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward Quanah Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Quanah Avenue
7
37 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
North Quanah Avenue
Turn right onto North Quanah Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
37.1 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
West Archer Street North
Turn left onto West Archer Street North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
37.8 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
North Boulder Avenue West
Turn right onto North Boulder Avenue West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sand Springs Expressway | 13.9 mi | 15m |
| Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| OK 151 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Mannford Expressway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| West Archer Street North | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| South A Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sand Springs Expressway
— 13.9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oilton, OK and Tulsa, OK.
1
Start on East 2nd Street
162 ft
·
5 sec
·
East 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto OK 99
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
South A Avenue
3
Continue on OK 99
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
4
Turn right onto OK 51
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on OK 51
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on OK 51
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Mannford Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on OK 51
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on OK 51
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Mannford Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn slight right onto OK 151
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
OK 151
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Take the ramp onto OK 151
85 ft
·
2 sec
·
OK 151
11
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 151
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
OK 151
Toward US 64 East, US 412 East: Tulsa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto US 64; US 412
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Quanah Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto North Quanah Avenue
451 ft
·
22 sec
·
North Quanah Avenue
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto West Archer Street North
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Archer Street North
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto North Boulder Avenue West
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Arrive at destination
South Boulder Avenue West
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19 mi from Oilton, OK · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19 miles from Oilton, 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
$5.94 one way
$11.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.52 | $13.05 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.31 | $14.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.39 | $16.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Night in Tulsa on Thursday
Local time
11:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Partly Cloudy
S 10 to 15 mph
8% 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
8 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
49m 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 Oilton, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 38 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sand Springs Expressway, Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway, 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19 miles from Oilton, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.94 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 is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 38 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
The main spots that need attention: at 22.6 miles (OK 151): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 37 miles (North Quanah Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Oilton, OK to Tulsa, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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