Origin
Sulphur, OK
Afternoon in Sulphur on Thursday
Local time
2:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sulphur, OK to Bartlesville, OK
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 11m
Distance
190.5 mi
307 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 59m
★
6 AM
3h 11m
8 AM
3h 35m
10 AM
3h 19m
12 PM
3h 17m
3 PM
3h 21m
5 PM
3h 33m
8 PM
3h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sulphur, OK
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Bartlesville, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sulphur, OK to Bartlesville, OK covers 190.5 miles and takes about 3h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Vinita Avenue, West 1st Street, OK 301 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.78 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
95.3 miles from Sulphur, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 11m. Total distance: 190.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 11m drive with frequent turns across 190.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Vinita Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sulphur, OK to Bartlesville, OK is easy. At 3h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sulphur, OK to Bartlesville, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Vinita Avenue | — | — |
| West 1st Street | — | — |
| OK 301 East | — | — |
| Chickasaw Turnpike | — | — |
| OK 1 East | — | — |
| J | — | — |
| South Milt Phillips Avenue | — | — |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Vinita Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sulphur, OK and Bartlesville, OK.
1
Start on the route
33 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto West Vinita Avenue
85 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Vinita Avenue
3
Turn right onto West 1st Street
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West 1st Street
4
Take the ramp slight right toward OK 301 East: Ada
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
OK 301 East: Ada
5
Merge slight left onto Chickasaw Turnpike
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Chickasaw Turnpike
6
Keep slight right to continue on Chickasaw Turnpike
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Chickasaw Turnpike
7
At the end of the road, turn left
9.8 mi
·
12 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward OK 1 East, OK 3 West: Oklahoma City, Seminole, McAlester
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
OK 1 East, OK 3 West: Oklahoma City, Seminole, McAlester
9
Merge slight left onto J. A. Richardson Loop
32 mi
·
37 min
·
J. A. Richardson Loop
10
Continue on South Milt Phillips Avenue
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South Milt Phillips Avenue
11
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
12
Continue on Jim Thorpe Boulevard
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Jim Thorpe Boulevard
13
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
14
Continue on South 8th Avenue
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
South 8th Avenue
15
Take the exit left
315 ft
·
8 sec
16
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
17
Turn slight right onto I 44 East: Tulsa
509 ft
·
14 sec
·
I 44 East: Tulsa
18
Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
42 mi
·
40 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
19
Continue on Skelly Bypass
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Skelly Bypass
20
Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
21
Take the exit slight left toward US 75: Bartlesville, Okmulgee
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
US 75: Bartlesville, Okmulgee
22
Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: Bartlesville
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 75 North: Bartlesville
23
Merge slight right onto Chapelle Family Memorial Highway
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Chapelle Family Memorial Highway
24
Continue on Cherokee Expressway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Cherokee Expressway
25
Continue on US 75 North: Bartlesville
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
US 75 North: Bartlesville
26
Continue on US 75 North: Bartlesville
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 75 North: Bartlesville
27
Continue on US 75 North: Bartlesville
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 75 North: Bartlesville
28
Continue on US 75 North: Bartlesville
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 75 North: Bartlesville
29
Continue on US 75 North: Bartlesville
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US 75 North: Bartlesville
30
Continue on Southeast Washington Boulevard
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Southeast Washington Boulevard
31
Turn left onto Price Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Price Road
32
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Silver Lake Road
33 ft
·
1 sec
·
Silver Lake Road
33
Exit the roundabout onto Silver Lake Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Silver Lake Road
34
Turn left onto Southeast Adams Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Adams Boulevard
35
Continue on West Adams Boulevard
404 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Adams Boulevard
36
Turn right onto South Keeler Avenue
174 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Keeler Avenue
37
Turn left
66 ft
·
10 sec
38
Turn left
384 ft
·
28 sec
39
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 95.3 miles from Sulphur, OK, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
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 42 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.3 miles or 1h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bartlesville, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sulphur, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Sulphur, OK
This is one driving day of about 190.5 miles and 3h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Sulphur, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 95.3 mi from Sulphur, OK · 1h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
95 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 95.3 miles from Sulphur, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bartlesville, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.78 one way
$59.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $32.70 | $65.40 |
| premium | $4.89 | $36.66 | $73.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.06 | $84.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.2 | 0 | $20.00 | $9.14 |
| Efficient EV | 47.6 | 0 | $16.67 | $7.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.2 | 0 | $26.67 | $12.19 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Afternoon in Bartlesville on Thursday
Local time
2:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Shawnee, OK
95 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
18 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
3h 11m 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 Sulphur, OK to Bartlesville, OK covers 190.5 miles and takes about 3h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Vinita Avenue, West 1st Street, OK 301 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95.3 miles from Sulphur, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.78 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Sulphur, OK to Bartlesville, OK is easy. At 3h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sulphur, OK to Bartlesville, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sulphur, OK to Bartlesville, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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