Origin
Sapulpa, OK
Evening in Sapulpa on Thursday
Local time
6:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sapulpa, OK to Bartlesville, OK
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
59.7 mi
96 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sapulpa, OK
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Bartlesville, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sapulpa, OK to Bartlesville, OK covers 59.7 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 75, Cherokee Expressway, 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 16 miles on US 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 59.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 16m highway drive covering 59.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 75 and Cherokee Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 16 miles on US 75.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 16 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 75 and Cherokee Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.7 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
9
8.7 mi into trip
|
~10m 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...
8
15.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward US 75: Bartlesville, Okmulgee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 6B
Toward US 75: Bartlesville, Okmulgee
7
15.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sapulpa, OK and Bartlesville, OK, road signs point toward Sand Springs and Okmulgee.
Sand Springs
8.7 mi in
|
~10m
|
via I 244
Okmulgee
15.3 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 75 | 16 mi | 17m |
| Cherokee Expressway | 14.5 mi | 17m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 5.9 mi | 5m |
| Chapelle Family Memorial Highway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Southeast Washington Boulevard | 3 mi | 4m |
| Silver Lake Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Southeast Adams Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 75
— 16 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sapulpa, OK and Bartlesville, OK.
1
Start on OK 97
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Use the left lane.
3
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Use the straight lane.
4
Merge onto I 44
5.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on I 44; OK 66
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 244
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Exit 223A
Toward I 244 East, OK 344 North: Tulsa, Sand Springs
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
Exit 6B
Toward US 75: Bartlesville, Okmulgee
Use the slight left lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto US 75
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Chapelle Family Memorial Highway
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 75
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Cherokee Expressway
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 75
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
US 75
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 75
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 75
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 75
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 75
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 75
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 75
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on US 75
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US 75
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 75
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Southeast Washington Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto Price Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Price Road
Use the left lane.
18
Enter roundabout onto Silver Lake Road
31 ft
·
0 sec
·
Silver Lake Road
19
Continue on Silver Lake Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Silver Lake Road
20
Turn left onto US 60
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Adams Boulevard
21
Continue on US 60
403 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Adams Boulevard
22
Turn right onto South Keeler Avenue
173 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Keeler Avenue
23
Turn left
66 ft
·
10 sec
24
Turn left
383 ft
·
28 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.8 mi from Sapulpa, OK · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.8 miles from Sapulpa, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bartlesville, OK
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.33 one way
$18.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.25 | $20.50 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.49 | $22.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.18 | $26.36 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.29
Turner Turnpike
(5.9 mi)
$0.29
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$0
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.36 | $3.82 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
Bartlesville, OK
Evening in Bartlesville on Thursday
Local time
6:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
19 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 16m 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 Sapulpa, OK to Bartlesville, OK covers 59.7 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 75, Cherokee Expressway, 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 29.8 miles from Sapulpa, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.33 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.7 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Sapulpa, OK and Bartlesville, OK, road signs point toward Sand Springs and Okmulgee.
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