Origin
Tulsa, OK
Afternoon in Tulsa on Sunday
Local time
2:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tulsa, OK to Bristow, OK
Drive Time
38m
Distance
33.6 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Bristow, OK
Stepan Vrany
Trip Overview
The drive from Tulsa, OK to Bristow, OK covers 33.6 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway, US Historic 66 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.1 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.10 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
16.8 miles from Tulsa, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 38m highway drive covering 33.6 miles, with most of the trip on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.1 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.
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.
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 25.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near West 6th Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 33.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (West 6th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles (I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial 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
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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West 6th Street
Turn right onto West 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
0.9 mi into trip
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~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 244 West, US 75 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 244 West, US 75 South
5
1.1 mi into trip
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~3m in
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I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Merge onto I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
3.4 mi into trip
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~6m in
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I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway toward I 244 West: Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 244 West: Oklahoma City
8
31.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward OK 48, OK 66: Bristow, Keystone Lake
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 196
Toward OK 48, OK 66: Bristow, Keystone Lake
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Tulsa, OK to Bristow, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Keystone Lake along the way.
Keystone Lake
31.8 mi in
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~34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 25.1 mi | 24m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| US Historic 66 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Skelly Bypass | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| West 6th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Boulder Avenue West | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West 7th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 25.1 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa, OK and Bristow, OK.
1
Start on South Boulder Avenue West
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Turn right onto West 6th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 6th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on West 7th Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
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West 7th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 244 West, US 75 South
Use the straight lane.
5
Merge onto I 244
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 244
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Toward I 244 West: Oklahoma City
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 44; OK 66
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
Skelly Bypass
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on I 44
25 mi
·
24 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 196
Toward OK 48, OK 66: Bristow, Keystone Lake
Use the right lane.
10
At end of road, turn left onto US Historic 66; OK 48; OK 66
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US Historic 66; OK 48; OK 66
Use the straight lane.
11
Arrive at destination
OK 16; OK 48
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 16.8 miles from Tulsa, OK, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.1 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 33.6 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16.8 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bristow, 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 33.6 miles and 38m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 25.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.8 mi from Tulsa, OK · 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Tulsa, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bristow, OK
The final approach into Bristow, 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 Bristow, 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
$5.10 one way
$10.21 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $5.63 | $11.25 |
| premium | $4.80 | $6.34 | $12.69 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.26
Turner Turnpike
(25.1 mi)
$1.26
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
$5
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Bristow, OK
Afternoon in Bristow on Sunday
Local time
2:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
3 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
38m 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 Bristow, OK covers 33.6 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway, US Historic 66. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.8 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 $5.10 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 demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 33.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (West 6th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles (I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Tulsa, OK to Bristow, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Keystone Lake along the way.
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