Origin
Sulphur, OK
Morning in Sulphur on Thursday
Local time
10:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sulphur, OK to Tulsa, OK
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 27m
Distance
145.3 mi
234 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 18m
★
6 AM
2h 28m
8 AM
2h 48m
10 AM
2h 35m
12 PM
2h 33m
3 PM
2h 36m
5 PM
2h 47m
8 PM
2h 22m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Sulphur, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 145.3 miles and takes about 2h 27m 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 $22.72 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.
Midpoint
72.6 miles from Sulphur, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 27m. Total distance: 145.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 27m 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 2h 27m drive with frequent turns across 145.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 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 Tulsa, OK is easy. At 2h 27m 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 Tulsa, 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 Tulsa, 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
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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
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
21
Take the exit slight right toward 7th Street, Downtown
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
7th Street, Downtown
22
Turn left onto South Lawton Avenue West
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Lawton Avenue West
23
Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Heavy Traffic Way South
24
Continue on West 2nd Street South
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West 2nd Street South
25
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue
387 ft
·
21 sec
·
South Frisco Avenue
26
Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West 3rd Street South
27
Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
390 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Boulder Avenue West
28
Arrive at your destination
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 72.6 miles from Sulphur, OK, or about 1h 13m 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 32 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.6 miles or 1h 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 2h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tulsa, 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 145.3 miles and 2h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Sulphur, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.6 mi from Sulphur, OK · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.6 miles from Sulphur, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.72 one way
$45.43 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $24.94 | $49.88 |
| premium | $4.89 | $27.96 | $55.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.08 | $64.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.6 | 0 | $15.26 | $6.97 |
| Efficient EV | 36.3 | 0 | $12.71 | $5.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.1 | 0 | $20.34 | $9.30 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Tulsa, OK
Morning in Tulsa on Thursday
Local time
10:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Seminole, OK
73 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
1 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
2h 27m 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 Tulsa, OK covers 145.3 miles and takes about 2h 27m 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 72.6 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 $22.72 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.
The drive from Sulphur, OK to Tulsa, OK is easy. At 2h 27m 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 Tulsa, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sulphur, OK to Tulsa, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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