Origin
Tulsa, OK
Morning in Tulsa on Monday
Local time
11:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tulsa, OK to Beaver, OK
Drive Time
5h 25m
Distance
285.1 mi
459 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 13m
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6 AM
5h 26m
8 AM
5h 53m
10 AM
5h 35m
12 PM
5h 33m
3 PM
5h 37m
5 PM
5h 51m
8 PM
5h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beaver, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tulsa, OK to Beaver, OK covers 285.1 miles and takes about 5h 25m 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 183, OK 8 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 $43.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
142.6 miles from Tulsa, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 5h 25m highway drive covering 285.1 miles, with most of the trip on Cimarron Turnpike and US 183. 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 25 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 183. You will hit about 9 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 285.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.2 miles (US 64; US 412; OK 51 / Sand Springs Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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...
5
1.2 mi into trip
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~3m in
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US 64; US 412; OK 51 / Sand Springs Expressway
Merge onto US 64; US 412; OK 51 / Sand Springs Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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
204.6 mi into trip
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~3h 51m in
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US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3 / Northwest Highway
Merge onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3 / Northwest Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cimarron Turnpike | 58.9 mi | 56m |
| US 183 | 54.6 mi | 1h 4m |
| OK 8 | 42.5 mi | 48m |
| Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway | 25.4 mi | 29m |
| Norma A. Lamb Highway | 24.5 mi | 26m |
| Sand Springs Expressway | 14.5 mi | 16m |
| US 270 | 13.8 mi | 17m |
| Southwest 6th Street | 12.5 mi | 17m |
Longest stretch:
Cimarron Turnpike
— 58.9 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa, OK and Beaver, OK.
1
Start on South Boulder Avenue West
372 ft
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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
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3 min
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Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 64; US 412
1.2 mi
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1 min
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Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 64; US 412
5.1 mi
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5 min
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Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 412
31 mi
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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
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27 min
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Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 64; US 412
24 mi
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26 min
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Norma A. Lamb Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 64; US 412
12 mi
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18 min
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East Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 60; US 412; CR E0430
6.0 mi
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6 min
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Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
15
Continue on US 60; US 412; CR E0430
0.3 mi
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40 sec
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Lahoma Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 60; US 412; CR E0430
19 mi
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22 min
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Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 60; US 412; OK 8
2.7 mi
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3 min
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US 60; US 412; OK 8
18
Continue on OK 8; US 60; US 412
43 mi
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48 min
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OK 8; US 60; US 412
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on US 412; OK 50
13 mi
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17 min
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Southwest 6th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Take the exit onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
167 ft
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4 sec
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US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Merge onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
12 mi
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13 min
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Northwest Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
55 mi
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1 hr 4 min
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US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn right onto US 270; OK 23
14 mi
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17 min
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US 270; OK 23
24
Turn left onto West 2nd Street
70 ft
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3 sec
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West 2nd Street
25
Arrive at destination
West 2nd 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 142.6 miles from Tulsa, OK, or about 2h 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 142.6 miles or 2h 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 4h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beaver, 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 285.1 miles and 5h 25m.
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 142.6 mi from Tulsa, OK · 2h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
143 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 142.6 miles from Tulsa, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Beaver, OK
The final approach into Beaver, 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 Beaver, 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
$43.30 one way
$86.61 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
100 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $47.74 | $95.47 |
| premium | $4.80 | $53.82 | $107.64 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $63.34 | $126.68 |
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
$43
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 85.5 | 1 | $29.94 | $13.68 |
| Efficient EV | 71.3 | 0 | $24.95 | $11.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 114 | 1 | $39.91 | $18.25 |
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Beaver, OK
Morning in Beaver on Monday
Local time
11:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
7 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
5h 25m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Beaver, OK covers 285.1 miles and takes about 5h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cimarron Turnpike, US 183, OK 8. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 142.6 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 $43.30 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 285.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.2 miles (US 64; US 412; OK 51 / Sand Springs Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Tulsa, OK to Beaver, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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