Origin
Schulter, OK
Evening in Schulter on Wednesday
Local time
6:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Schulter, OK to Nuyaka, OK
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
36m
Distance
22.2 mi
36 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Schulter, OK to Nuyaka, OK covers 22.2 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 4th Street, Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway, Nuyaka Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.1 miles on West 4th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.47 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
11.1 miles from Schulter, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 36m drive with frequent turns across 22.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 4th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 11.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 62; US 75 / Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.1 miles (US 62; US 75 / Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles (US 62; US 75 / South Wood Drive): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 miles (East 8th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 62; US 75 / Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
Turn left onto US 62; US 75 / Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway toward US 62 East, US 75 North: Okmulgee, Tulsa
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 62 East, US 75 North: Okmulgee, Tulsa
4
6.3 mi into trip
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~7m in
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US 62; US 75 / South Wood Drive
Continue onto US 62; US 75 / South Wood Drive toward US 62 East, US 75 North: Okmulgee, Tulsa
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 62 East, US 75 North: Okmulgee, Tulsa
6
7.6 mi into trip
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~10m in
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East 8th Street
Turn left onto East 8th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
8 mi into trip
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~11m in
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South Muskogee Avenue
Turn right onto South Muskogee Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
8.1 mi into trip
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~11m in
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OK 56 / East 6th Street
Turn left onto OK 56 / East 6th Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Schulter, OK to Nuyaka, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Tulsa along the way.
Tulsa
6.3 mi in
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~7m
|
via US 62; US 75
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 4th Street | 11.1 mi | 19m |
| Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| Nuyaka Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| South Wood Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East 6th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East 8th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Lavender Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Muskogee Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West 4th Street
— 11.1 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schulter, OK and Nuyaka, OK.
1
Start on CR E1035
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Lavender Street
2
Turn left onto US 62; US 75
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
Toward US 62 East, US 75 North: Okmulgee, Tulsa
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 62; US 75
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Wood Drive
Toward US 62 East, US 75 North: Okmulgee, Tulsa
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto East 8th Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
East 8th Street
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto South Muskogee Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Muskogee Avenue
6
Turn left onto OK 56
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East 6th Street
7
At end of road, turn right onto South Kern Avenue
444 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Kern Avenue
8
Turn left onto OK 56
11 mi
·
19 min
·
West 4th Street
9
Turn right onto CR N3860
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Nuyaka Road
10
Arrive at destination
CR N3860
Trip Plan
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 11.1 miles from Schulter, OK, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.1 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 22 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.1 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nuyaka, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Schulter, OK.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Schulter, OK
This is one driving day of about 22.2 miles and 36m.
At 22.2 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on West 4th Street for about 11.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.1 mi from Schulter, OK · 17m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.1 miles from Schulter, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Nuyaka, OK
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Nuyaka, OK if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.47 one way
$6.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Nuyaka, OK
Evening in Nuyaka on Wednesday
Local time
6:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°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
1 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
36m 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 Schulter, OK to Nuyaka, OK covers 22.2 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 4th Street, Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway, Nuyaka Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.1 miles from Schulter, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.47 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 22.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.1 miles (US 62; US 75 / Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles (US 62; US 75 / South Wood Drive): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 miles (East 8th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Schulter, OK to Nuyaka, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Tulsa along the way.
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