Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
95 mi
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
The drive from Sallisaw, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 95 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Wheeler Street, South Opdyke Street, East Iola Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.16 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
47.5 miles from Sallisaw, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 28m drive with frequent turns across 95 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Wheeler Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Opdyke Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Iola Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Ruth Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kerr Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| OK 351 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Sallisaw, OK and Tulsa, OK.
Start on the route
Turn slight right onto North Wheeler Street
Turn right onto South Opdyke Street
Turn right onto East Iola Avenue
Continue on West Ruth Avenue
Turn left onto Kerr Boulevard
Take the ramp right toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward OK 351: Muskogee, Tulsa
Continue straight
Continue on Muskogee Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Muskogee Turnpike
Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway
Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
Continue on Broken Arrow Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward Denver Avenue, Cheyenne Avenue
Turn straight onto West 12th Street
Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.5 miles or 44m 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tulsa, OK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Sallisaw, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Sallisaw, OK
This is one driving day of about 95 miles and 1h 28m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.5 mi from Sallisaw, OK · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 47.5 miles from Sallisaw, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Tulsa, 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 Tulsa, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$14.16 one way
$28.33 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $15.93 | $31.86 |
| premium | $4.63 | $17.30 | $34.60 |
| diesel | $5.42 | $20.25 | $40.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.2 kg one way.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Sallisaw on Saturday
Local time
4:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Tulsa on Saturday
Local time
4:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
63°F
Paris, TX
48 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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