Origin
Oilton, OK
Evening in Oilton on Thursday
Local time
8:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oilton, OK to Tulsa, OK
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
41m
Distance
38.5 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
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 38.5 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South A Avenue, Veterans Memorial Highway, Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 38.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 41m drive with frequent turns across 38.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South A Avenue 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Oilton, OK to Tulsa, OK is easy. At 41m 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 Oilton, OK to Tulsa, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South A Avenue | — | — |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway | — | — |
| 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Mannford Expressway | — | — |
| US 64 East | — | — |
| Sand Springs Expressway | — | — |
| Quanah Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South A Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oilton, OK and Tulsa, OK.
1
Start on East 2nd Street
164 ft
·
5 sec
·
East 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto South A Avenue
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
South A Avenue
3
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
4
Turn right onto Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
5
Continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
6
Continue on Mannford Expressway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Mannford Expressway
7
Continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
8
Continue on Mannford Expressway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Mannford Expressway
9
Turn slight right
2.5 mi
·
3 min
10
Take the ramp straight
85 ft
·
2 sec
11
Keep slight right to continue on US 64 East, US 412 East: Tulsa
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 64 East, US 412 East: Tulsa
12
Merge slight left onto Sand Springs Expressway
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Sand Springs Expressway
13
Take the exit slight right toward Quanah Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Quanah Avenue
14
Turn right onto North Quanah Avenue
453 ft
·
23 sec
·
North Quanah Avenue
15
Turn left onto West Archer Street North
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Archer Street North
16
Turn right onto North Boulder Avenue West
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Boulder Avenue West
17
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.02 one way
$12.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.61 | $13.22 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.41 | $14.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.50 | $17.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 62% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.04 | $1.85 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.39 | $2.46 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (62% 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
Evening in Tulsa on Thursday
Local time
8:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
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
17 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
41m 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 Oilton, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 38.5 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South A Avenue, Veterans Memorial Highway, Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.2 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 $6.02 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.
The drive from Oilton, OK to Tulsa, OK is easy. At 41m 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 Oilton, OK to Tulsa, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Oilton, OK to Tulsa, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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