Origin
Tulsa, OK
Late night in Tulsa on Friday
Local time
2:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Tulsa, OK to Afton, OK
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
77.4 mi
125 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Afton, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tulsa, OK to Afton, OK covers 77.4 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 44, US 60, Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.5 miles on I 44. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 77.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 26m highway drive covering 77.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 44 and US 60. The longest continuous stretch is about 52.5 miles on I 44.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 44 is the longest continuous segment at about 52.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and US 60. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 2nd Street South.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 26m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 2nd Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West 2nd Street South
Turn left onto West 2nd Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Merge onto I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
14.4 mi into trip
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~18m in
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I 44
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 toward I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
8
62.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward OK 66, US 60: Vinita
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 289
Toward OK 66, US 60: Vinita
6
77.4 mi into trip
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~1h 26m in
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South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
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 Tulsa, OK to Afton, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Claremore along the way.
Claremore
14.4 mi in
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~18m
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via I 44
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 44 | 52.5 mi | 53m |
| US 60 | 13.2 mi | 15m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| East Illinois Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West 2nd Street South | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Boulder Avenue West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 44
— 52.5 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa, OK and Afton, OK.
1
Start on South Boulder Avenue West
9 ft
·
5 sec
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South Boulder Avenue West
2
Turn left onto West 2nd Street South
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West 2nd Street South
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 244 East, US 412 East: Joplin
4
Merge onto I 244; US 412
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on I 44; US 412; OK 66
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
I 44; US 412; OK 66
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44
48 mi
·
48 min
·
I 44
Toward I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 289
Toward OK 66, US 60: Vinita
Use the slight right lane.
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 60; US 69; US Historic 66
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Illinois Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on US 60; US 69; US Historic 66
13 mi
·
15 min
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US 60; US 69; US Historic 66
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto South Main Street
85 ft
·
3 sec
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South Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.7 mi from Tulsa, OK · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.7 miles from Tulsa, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Afton, OK
The final approach into Afton, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.10 one way
$24.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.29 | $26.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.89 | $29.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.09 | $34.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.13 | $3.72 |
| Efficient EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.77 | $3.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31 | 0 | $10.84 | $4.95 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Afton, OK
Late night in Afton on Friday
Local time
2:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
3 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
1h 26m 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 Tulsa, OK to Afton, OK covers 77.4 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 44, US 60, Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.7 miles from Tulsa, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.10 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 is a straightforward 1h 26m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 2nd Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Tulsa, OK to Afton, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Claremore along the way.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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