Origin
Tulsa, OK
Afternoon in Tulsa on Sunday
Local time
1:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tulsa, OK to Alva, OK
Drive Time
3h 36m
Distance
188.9 mi
304 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
Photo: Tomás Asurmendi
Trip Overview
The drive from Tulsa, OK to Alva, OK covers 188.9 miles and takes about 3h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cimarron Turnpike, US 64, Norma A. Lamb Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.9 miles on Cimarron Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.69 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
94.5 miles from Tulsa, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h 36m highway drive covering 188.9 miles, with most of the trip on Cimarron Turnpike and US 64. The longest continuous stretch is about 58.9 miles on Cimarron Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cimarron Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 58.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Cimarron Turnpike and US 64. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West 1st Street South.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 188.9 miles you will encounter 19 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 (West 1st Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (US 64; OK 51 / 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.6 miles (US 412 / Cimarron Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 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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West 1st Street South
Turn left onto West 1st Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
0.9 mi into trip
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~2m in
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US 64; OK 51 / 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51 / 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 5B
Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: San...
6
56.6 mi into trip
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~59m in
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US 412 / Cimarron Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412 / Cimarron Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
111 mi into trip
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~1h 55m in
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North 54th Street
Turn right onto North 54th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
113.5 mi into trip
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~1h 59m in
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Breckenridge Road
Turn left onto Breckenridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cimarron Turnpike | 58.9 mi | 56m |
| US 64 | 26.1 mi | 35m |
| Norma A. Lamb Highway | 24.5 mi | 26m |
| OK 11 | 17.9 mi | 20m |
| US 60 | 15 mi | 17m |
| Sand Springs Expressway | 14.5 mi | 16m |
| Keystone Expressway | 8.7 mi | 9m |
| OK 132 | 8.4 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
Cimarron Turnpike
— 58.9 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa, OK and Alva, OK.
1
Start on South Boulder Avenue West
372 ft
·
20 sec
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South Boulder Avenue West
2
Turn left onto West 1st Street South
0.3 mi
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1 min
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West 1st Street South
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
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53 sec
Toward I 244 East, US 64 West, OK 51 West
4
Merge onto I 244; US 64; OK 51
0.1 mi
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10 sec
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Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
5
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51
0.3 mi
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43 sec
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42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Exit 5B
Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto US 64; US 412; OK 51
14 mi
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16 min
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Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 64; US 412
3.6 mi
·
3 min
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Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 64; US 412
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 64; US 412
5.1 mi
·
5 min
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Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 412
31 mi
·
29 min
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Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412
28 mi
·
27 min
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Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 64; US 412
24 mi
·
26 min
·
Norma A. Lamb Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 64; US 412
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto North 54th Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
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North 54th Street
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto Breckenridge Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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Breckenridge Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Continue on Breckinridge Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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Breckinridge Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto Crestwood
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Crestwood
18
Turn left onto East Phillips Avenue
0.5 mi
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54 sec
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East Phillips Avenue
19
Turn right onto US 60; US 64; US 81
15 mi
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17 min
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US 60; US 64; US 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto US 64
8.2 mi
·
9 min
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US 64
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Continue on US 64; OK 132
0.8 mi
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59 sec
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US 64; OK 132
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
22
Turn right onto CR 790
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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CR 790
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
23
Turn left onto CR 20K
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
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Ellis Road
24
Turn right
307 ft
·
7 sec
25
Turn straight onto OK 132
8.4 mi
·
9 min
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OK 132
Use the straight / sharp left lanes.
26
Turn left onto OK 11; CR 28K
18 mi
·
20 min
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OK 11; CR 28K
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
27
Continue on US 64
17 mi
·
24 min
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US 64
Use the straight / left lanes.
28
Turn right onto College Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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College Avenue
29
Turn left onto West Flynn Street
113 ft
·
3 sec
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West Flynn Street
30
Arrive at destination
West Flynn Street
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 94.5 miles from Tulsa, OK, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.9 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 80 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.5 miles or 1h 37m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alva, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Tulsa, 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 Tulsa, OK
This is one driving day of about 188.9 miles and 3h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tulsa, 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.
The longest stretch is on Cimarron Turnpike for about 58.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 94.5 mi from Tulsa, OK · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
94 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 94.5 miles from Tulsa, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Alva, OK
The final approach into Alva, 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 Alva, 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
$28.69 one way
$57.38 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $31.63 | $63.26 |
| premium | $4.80 | $35.66 | $71.32 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $41.97 | $83.93 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.95
Cimarron Turnpike
(58.9 mi)
$2.95
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.7 | 0 | $19.83 | $9.07 |
| Efficient EV | 47.2 | 0 | $16.53 | $7.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.6 | 0 | $26.45 | $12.09 |
Gas CO2
66 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
Alva, OK
Afternoon in Alva on Sunday
Local time
1:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
46°F
Anthony, KS
94 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
6 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
3h 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 Tulsa, OK to Alva, OK covers 188.9 miles and takes about 3h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cimarron Turnpike, US 64, Norma A. Lamb Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 94.5 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 $28.69 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 188.9 miles you will encounter 19 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 (West 1st Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (US 64; OK 51 / 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.6 miles (US 412 / Cimarron Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Tulsa, OK to Alva, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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