The drive from Oklahoma City, OK to Barnsdall, OK covers 142.4 miles and takes about 2h 45m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 44, OK 11, Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 87.7 miles on I 44.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.26 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
71.2 miles from Oklahoma City, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 16m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 142.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 45m highway drive covering 142.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 44 and OK 11. The longest continuous stretch is about 87.7 miles on I 44.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 44 is the longest continuous segment at about 87.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and OK 11. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near North Oklahoma Avenue.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 142.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (North Oklahoma Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (Northeast 10th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (North Walnut Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.8 mi into trip|~2m in|North Oklahoma Avenue
Turn left onto North Oklahoma Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
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1.1 mi into trip|~3m in|Northeast 10th Street
Turn right onto Northeast 10th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
7
1.2 mi into trip|~3m in|North Walnut Avenue
Turn left onto North Walnut Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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4.5 mi into trip|~7m in
Take the exit toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4B
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
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100.1 mi into trip|~1h 44m in|I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway toward I 244 East, OK 344 North: Tulsa, Sand Springs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 223A
Toward I 244 East, OK 344 North: Tulsa, Sand Sp...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Oklahoma City, OK to Barnsdall, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Sand Springs along the way.
Sand Springs
100.1 mi in|~1h 44m|via I 244
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 44
87.7 mi
1h 27m
OK 11
25.2 mi
35m
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
5.7 mi
7m
North Peoria Avenue East
5.6 mi
9m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.2 mi
4m
L. L. Tisdale Parkway
3.4 mi
4m
Will Rogers Expressway
3.3 mi
4m
Centennial Expressway
3.1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 44
— 87.7 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oklahoma City, OK and Barnsdall, OK.
1
Start on North Robinson Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·North Robinson Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto Northwest 6th Street
0.2 mi·24 sec·Northwest 6th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on Northeast 6th Street
0.1 mi·21 sec·Northeast 6th Street
4
Turn left onto North Oklahoma Avenue
0.3 mi·36 sec·North Oklahoma Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto Northeast 10th Street
478 ft·17 sec·Northeast 10th Street
Use the left / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto North Walnut Avenue
494 ft·9 sec·North Walnut Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 235 North, US 77 North: Edmond
8
Merge onto I 235; US 77
3.1 mi·3 min·Centennial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
Exit 4BToward I 44 East: TulsaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 44; OK 66
3.3 mi·4 min·Will Rogers Expressway
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: TulsaUse the straight lane.
11
Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66
4.2 mi·4 min·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit onto I 44
88 mi·1 hr 27 min·I 44
Exit 138AToward I 44 East: TulsaUse the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 244
5.7 mi·7 min·Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Exit 223AToward I 244 East, OK 344 North: Tulsa, Sand SpringsUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto CR LL
3.4 mi·4 min·L. L. Tisdale Parkway
Exit 5CToward CR LL North: L. L. Tisdale ParkwayUse the straight / slight left lanes.
15
At end of road, turn right onto West 36th Street North
0.3 mi·42 sec·West 36th Street North
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto North Martin Luther King, Junior Boulevard East
1.1 mi·1 min·North Martin Luther King, Junior Boulevard East
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto East 46th Street North
1.0 mi·1 min·East 46th Street North
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto OK 11
5.6 mi·9 min·North Peoria Avenue East
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on OK 11
0.5 mi·46 sec·OK 11
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on OK 11
11 mi·15 min·OK 11
Use the straight / sharp left lanes.
21
Continue on OK 11
12 mi·17 min·OK 11
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on OK 11
1.1 mi·2 min·OK 11
Use the straight lane.
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Arrive at destination
5th Street
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.2 miles from Oklahoma City, OK, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.7 miles.
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 31 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.2 miles or 1h 16m 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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barnsdall, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Oklahoma City, 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 Oklahoma City, OK
This is one driving day of about 142.4 miles and 2h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Oklahoma City, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 44 for about 87.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 71.2 mi from Oklahoma City, OK
· 1h 16m into the drive
The midpoint is around 71.2 miles from Oklahoma City, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 44 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.7 miles.
Arriving in Barnsdall, OK
The final approach into Barnsdall, 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 Barnsdall, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.7
0
$14.95
$6.84
Efficient EV
35.6
0
$12.46
$5.70
EV Truck/SUV
57
0
$19.94
$9.11
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Oklahoma City, OK
Late night
in Oklahoma City on Friday
Local time
3:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Barnsdall, OK
Late night
in Barnsdall on Friday
Local time
3:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
16 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
2h 45m 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 Oklahoma City, OK to Barnsdall, OK covers 142.4 miles and takes about 2h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 44, OK 11, Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71.2 miles from Oklahoma City, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.26 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 142.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (North Oklahoma Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (Northeast 10th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (North Walnut Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Oklahoma City, OK to Barnsdall, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Sand Springs along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
EV charging comes from the
NREL Alternative Fuels
dataset.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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