Origin
Oklahoma City, OK
Night in Oklahoma City on Thursday
Local time
9:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oklahoma City, OK to Bristow, OK
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
75.5 mi
121 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
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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Bristow, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oklahoma City, OK to Bristow, OK covers 75.5 miles and takes about 1h 23m 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 $11.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 75.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m 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 1h 23m drive with frequent turns across 75.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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 Bristow, OK is easy. At 1h 23m 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 Bristow, 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 Bristow, 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
62 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
I 44 East: Tulsa
13
Take the exit slight right toward OK 48, OK 66: Bristow, Keystone Lake
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 48, OK 66: Bristow, Keystone Lake
14
At the end of the road, turn left
1.2 mi
·
2 min
15
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.7 mi from Oklahoma City, OK · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.7 miles from Oklahoma City, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bristow, OK
The final approach into Bristow, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.80 one way
$23.61 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.96 | $25.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.53 | $29.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.67 | $33.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.93 | $3.62 |
| Efficient EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.57 | $4.83 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Bristow, OK
Night in Bristow on Thursday
Local time
9:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
15 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
1h 23m 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 Bristow, OK covers 75.5 miles and takes about 1h 23m 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 37.7 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 $11.80 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 Oklahoma City, OK to Bristow, OK is easy. At 1h 23m 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 Bristow, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Oklahoma City, OK to Bristow, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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