Trip from Sayre, OK to Tulsa, OK

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

4h 5m

Distance

234.2 mi

377 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 52m ★

6 AM

4h 5m

8 AM

4h 31m

10 AM

4h 15m

12 PM

4h 12m

3 PM

4h 16m

5 PM

4h 30m

8 PM

3h 58m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This 234.2-mile drive from Sayre, Oklahoma to Tulsa, Oklahoma is easily manageable as a single-day trip, typically taking around 4 hours and 5 minutes. You'll primarily be on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, and John Kilpatrick Turnpike. With a projected fuel cost of approximately $37, this route offers a straightforward journey across Oklahoma's Great Plains region. The experience is a mixed drive, making it suitable for a day trip where you can enjoy the changing landscape without needing an overnight stop.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

117.1 miles from Sayre, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 5m. Total distance: 234.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 49% of your journey being on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 100.1 miles along the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. This suggests significant portions of the drive will involve higher speeds and fewer turns, allowing for steady progress. As you transition between these main roads, you'll likely notice a shift in the driving environment, moving from potentially more open highway stretches to sections that might involve more varied conditions.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 100.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OK 152 / East Main Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 234.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (OK 152 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 114.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 228.4 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 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | OK 152 / East Main Street

Turn right onto OK 152 / East Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

114.7 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in

Take the exit toward Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 137 Toward Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall Road

228.4 mi into trip | ~3h 56m 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...

233.1 mi into trip | ~4h 1m in

Take the exit toward 7th Street, Downtown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 4C Toward 7th Street, Downtown

233.8 mi into trip | ~4h 3m in | South Frisco Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway	100.1 mi	1h 42m
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike	86.1 mi	1h 25m
John Kilpatrick Turnpike	23.5 mi	25m
Great Western Cattle Trail	10.7 mi	10m
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway	4.7 mi	5m
Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway	2.6 mi	2m
Northwest 10th Street	1.9 mi	3m
Skelly Bypass	1.2 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway — 100.1 mi, about 1h 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sayre, OK and Tulsa, OK.

Start on I 40 Business; US 283; US Historic 66

39 ft · 5 sec · South 4th Street

Turn right onto OK 152

0.2 mi · 17 sec · East Main Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on OK 152

0.9 mi · 1 min · Madden Avenue

Continue on OK 152

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East Main Street

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City

Merge onto I 40

21 mi · 22 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 40

11 mi · 10 min · Great Western Cattle Trail

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 40

24 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 40

2.6 mi · 2 min · Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 40

55 mi · 54 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Exit 137 Toward Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

117 ft · 9 sec

Turn left onto North Czech Hall Road

0.2 mi · 29 sec · North Czech Hall Road

Turn right onto Northwest 10th Street

1.8 mi · 3 min · Northwest 10th Street

Continue on Northwest 10th Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Northwest 10th Street

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Toward I 344 East

Merge onto I 344

24 mi · 25 min · John Kilpatrick Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 44

86 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 44; OK 66

1.2 mi · 1 min · Skelly Bypass

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 244

4.7 mi · 5 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.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Exit 4C Toward 7th Street, Downtown Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto South Lawton Avenue West

0.1 mi · 23 sec · South Lawton Avenue West

Use the left lane.

Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South

0.1 mi · 25 sec · West Heavy Traffic Way South

Use the straight / sharp right lanes.

Continue on West 2nd Street South

0.1 mi · 26 sec · West 2nd Street South

At end of road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue

386 ft · 20 sec · South Frisco Avenue

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto West 3rd Street South

0.3 mi · 1 min · West 3rd Street South

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West

390 ft · 15 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Arrive at destination

South Boulder Avenue West

Trip Plan

For this 4-hour, 5-minute drive, departing in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight and allow for flexibility. Since it's a single-day trip, you have the advantage of not needing to rush. Plan for one stop to break up the 234.2 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 100.1-mile stretch on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, as services might be less frequent. The $37 estimated fuel cost is a good baseline for budgeting your trip.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 117.1 miles from Sayre, OK, or about 2h 2m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100.1 miles.

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 52 miles or 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 117.1 miles or 2h 2m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tulsa, OK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Sayre, 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 Sayre, OK

This is one driving day of about 234.2 miles and 4h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Sayre, 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.

The longest stretch is on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 100.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 117.1 mi from Sayre, OK · 2h 2m into the drive

city in Canadian County, Oklahoma, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Yukon, OK

117 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

Clinton, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Yukon, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 117.1 miles from Sayre, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100.1 miles.

Arriving in Tulsa, OK

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Oklahoma City National Memorial

National Memorial

The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour $18 near mile 137.3

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$36.61 one way

$73.23 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 82 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$40.20	$80.40
premium	$4.89	$45.07	$90.14
diesel	$5.61	$51.71	$103.42

Estimated Tolls: $5.49

Turner Turnpike (86.1 mi) $4.31

Kilpatrick Turnpike (23.5 mi) $1.18

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 81.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	70.3	0	$24.59	$11.24
Efficient EV	58.6	0	$20.49	$9.37
EV Truck/SUV	93.7	1	$32.79	$14.99

Gas CO2

82 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Sayre, OK

Evening in Sayre on Thursday

Local time

8:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tulsa, OK

Evening in Tulsa on Thursday

Local time

8:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°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

24 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 5m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Sayre, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 234.2 miles and takes about 4h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, John Kilpatrick Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 117.1 miles from Sayre, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.61 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.