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Trip from Oklahoma City, OK to Bartlesville, OK

Drive Time

2h 20m

Distance

151.8 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Oklahoma City, OK to Bartlesville, OK covers 151.8 miles and takes about 2h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Northwest 5th Street, Northeast 5th Street, I 235 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.63 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

75.9 miles from Oklahoma City, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 20m drive with frequent turns across 151.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Northwest 5th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Northwest 5th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Northeast 5th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 235	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 235 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
Centennial Expressway	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 44 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
Will Rogers Expressway	Unavailable	Refreshing
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Northwest 5th Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on North Robinson Avenue

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Turn right onto Northwest 5th Street

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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast 5th Street

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Take the ramp straight toward I 235

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Keep slight left to continue on I 235 North, US 77 North

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Merge slight left onto Centennial Expressway

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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa

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Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Expressway

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Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa

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Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

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Take the exit slight left toward US 75: Bartlesville, Okmulgee

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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: Bartlesville

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Merge slight right onto Chapelle Family Memorial Highway

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Continue on Cherokee Expressway

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Continue on US 75 North: Bartlesville

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Continue on US 75 North: Bartlesville

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Continue on US 75 North: Bartlesville

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Continue on US 75 North: Bartlesville

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Continue on US 75 North: Bartlesville

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Continue on Southeast Washington Boulevard

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Turn left onto Price Road

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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Silver Lake Road

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Exit the roundabout onto Silver Lake Road

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Turn left onto Southeast Adams Boulevard

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Continue on West Adams Boulevard

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Turn right onto South Keeler Avenue

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Turn left

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Turn left

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 75.9 miles from Oklahoma City, OK, or about 1h 10m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

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 14m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 75.9 miles or 1h 10m 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 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bartlesville, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Oklahoma City, OK

This is one driving day of about 151.8 miles and 2h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oklahoma City, OK.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

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

76 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Bartlesville, 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 Bartlesville, OK.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 75.9 mi from Oklahoma City, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Meal break

The midpoint is around 75.9 miles from Oklahoma City, 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 & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.79	$22.63	$45.27
midgrade	$4.26	$25.45	$50.91
premium	$4.63	$27.64	$55.28
diesel	$5.42	$32.36	$64.72

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 53.1 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Oklahoma City, OK to Bartlesville, OK covers 151.8 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Northwest 5th Street, Northeast 5th Street, I 235. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 75.9 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 $22.63 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.

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