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29m
Distance
16.7 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
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Skiatook, OK
Mateusz Dach
The drive from Skiatook, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 16.7 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on OK 11, North Cincinnati Avenue, Chapelle Family Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.5 miles on OK 11. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.54 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
8.3 miles from Skiatook, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
The drive from Skiatook, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 16.7 miles and takes about 29m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OK 20 / East W.C. Rogers Boulevard.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.7 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start (OK 20 / East W.C. Rogers Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (OK 11 / North Cincinnati Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto OK 20 / East W.C. Rogers Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto OK 11 / North Cincinnati Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward US 75 South: Downtown Tulsa
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 244 East, US 412 East: Joplin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
On the drive from Skiatook, OK to Tulsa, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OK 11 | 8.5 mi | 14m |
| North Cincinnati Avenue | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Chapelle Family Memorial Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East 1st Street South | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| East W.C. Rogers Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Boulder Avenue West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Osage Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Skiatook, OK and Tulsa, OK.
Start on South Osage Street
Turn right onto OK 20
Turn right onto OK 11
Continue on OK 11
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 75
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on East 1st Street South
Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
Arrive at 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 16.7 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.3 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tulsa, OK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Skiatook, 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 Skiatook, OK
This is one driving day of about 16.7 miles and 29m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.3 mi from Skiatook, OK · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 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 16.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 8.3 miles from Skiatook, 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
$2.54 one way
$5.07 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $2.80 | $5.59 |
| premium | $4.80 | $3.15 | $6.31 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
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: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Skiatook on Sunday
Local time
4:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Destination
Afternoon in Tulsa on Sunday
Local time
4:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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