Origin
Oklahoma City, OK
Night in Oklahoma City on Thursday
Local time
10:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oklahoma City, OK to Barnsdall, OK
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 45m
Distance
142.4 mi
229 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 35m
★
6 AM
2h 46m
8 AM
3h 8m
10 AM
2h 53m
12 PM
2h 51m
3 PM
2h 55m
5 PM
3h 6m
8 PM
2h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oklahoma City, OK
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Barnsdall, OK
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Trip Overview
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 Northwest 6th Street, Northeast 6th Street, North Oklahoma Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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 22m into the drive .
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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 45m drive with frequent turns across 142.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northwest 6th 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. 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 Oklahoma City, OK to Barnsdall, OK is easy. At 2h 45m 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 Oklahoma City, OK to Barnsdall, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest 6th Street | — | — |
| Northeast 6th Street | — | — |
| North Oklahoma Avenue | — | — |
| Northeast 10th Street | — | — |
| North Walnut Avenue | — | — |
| I 235 North | — | — |
| Centennial Expressway | — | — |
| I 44 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Northwest 6th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
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
2
Turn right onto Northwest 6th Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Northwest 6th Street
3
Continue on Northeast 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Northeast 6th Street
4
Turn left onto North Oklahoma Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Oklahoma Avenue
5
Turn right onto Northeast 10th Street
479 ft
·
17 sec
·
Northeast 10th Street
6
Turn left onto North Walnut Avenue
495 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Walnut Avenue
7
Take the ramp slight left toward I 235 North, US 77 North: Edmond
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 235 North, US 77 North: Edmond
8
Merge slight left onto Centennial Expressway
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Centennial Expressway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 44 East: Tulsa
10
Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Expressway
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
11
Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa
88 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
I 44 East: Tulsa
13
Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
14
Take the exit slight left toward CR LL North: L. L. Tisdale Parkway
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
CR LL North: L. L. Tisdale Parkway
15
At the end of the road, turn right onto West 36th Street North
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
West 36th Street North
16
Turn left onto North Martin Luther King, Junior Boulevard East
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Martin Luther King, Junior Boulevard East
17
Turn right onto East 46th Street North
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East 46th Street North
18
Turn left onto North Peoria Avenue East
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
North Peoria Avenue East
19
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
20
Continue straight
11 mi
·
15 min
21
Continue straight
12 mi
·
17 min
22
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
2 min
23
Arrive at your destination
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 22m 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 31 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.2 miles or 1h 22m 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 16m
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.
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 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 71.2 miles from Oklahoma City, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.26 one way
$44.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $24.44 | $48.89 |
| premium | $4.89 | $27.40 | $54.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.44 | $62.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Barnsdall, OK
Night in Barnsdall on Thursday
Local time
10:31 PM
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 Northwest 6th Street, Northeast 6th Street, North Oklahoma Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
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.
The drive from Oklahoma City, OK to Barnsdall, OK is easy. At 2h 45m 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 Oklahoma City, OK to Barnsdall, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Oklahoma City, OK to Barnsdall, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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