Origin
Tulsa, OK
Late night in Tulsa on Wednesday
Local time
2:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tulsa, OK to Byng, OK
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 9m
Distance
112.8 mi
182 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 0m
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6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 27m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Byng, OK
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Trip Overview
This 112.8-mile drive from Tulsa, OK to Byng, OK is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 9 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $18, it's an economical journey across the Great Plains. The route primarily utilizes Veterans Memorial Highway, Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, and Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway, offering a mixed driving experience. Given its relatively short duration, you can comfortably complete this trip without needing an overnight stay, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
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
56.4 miles from Tulsa, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
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Drive Character
This drive offers a blend of highway speeds and more local road conditions, with 42% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a substantial stretch of 49.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, providing a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. The profile is described as a 'Mixed drive,' suggesting a varied experience that moves away from a monotonous interstate grind. Expect the road character to evolve as you progress from the urban edges of Tulsa toward the more rural landscapes surrounding Byng.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 49.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 112.8 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 3.4 miles (I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 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
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
49 mi into trip
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~51m in
Take the exit toward US 377, OK 99: Stroud, Drumright
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 179
Toward US 377, OK 99: Stroud, Drumright
6
49.6 mi into trip
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~52m in
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OK 99; US 377 / North 8th Avenue
Turn right onto OK 99; US 377 / North 8th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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 Byng, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Drumright along the way.
Drumright
49 mi in
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~51m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 49.4 mi | 56m |
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 42.3 mi | 41m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| South 8th Avenue | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| North Jim Thorpe Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| North Milt Phillips Avenue | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| North Main Broadway | 2 mi | 3m |
| North 8th Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 49.4 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa, OK and Byng, OK.
1
Start on South Boulder Avenue West
0.3 mi
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1 min
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South Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Turn right onto West 6th Street
0.4 mi
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1 min
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West 6th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on West 7th Street
0.3 mi
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54 sec
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West 7th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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23 sec
Toward I 244 West, US 75 South
Use the straight lane.
5
Merge onto I 244
2.3 mi
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2 min
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Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 244
2.6 mi
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2 min
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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
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55 sec
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Skelly Bypass
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on I 44
42 mi
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41 min
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Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
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1 min
Exit 179
Toward US 377, OK 99: Stroud, Drumright
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto OK 99; US 377
1.1 mi
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1 min
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North 8th Avenue
Use the right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 99; US 377
3.3 mi
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3 min
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South 8th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on OK 99; US 377
13 mi
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14 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on OK 99; US 377
3.3 mi
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3 min
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North Jim Thorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Continue on OK 99; US 377
14 mi
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16 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Continue on OK 99; US 377
2.9 mi
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3 min
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North Milt Phillips Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 377; OK 3E; OK 99
19 mi
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22 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Take the exit onto US 377; OK 3E; OK 99
3.0 mi
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3 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn left onto Broadway
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Broadway
19
Continue on North Main Broadway
2.0 mi
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3 min
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North Main Broadway
20
Continue on South Main Street
0.5 mi
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56 sec
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South Main Street
21
Turn left onto High School Boulevard
0.3 mi
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1 min
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High School Boulevard
22
Turn right onto South New Bethel Boulevard
280 ft
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16 sec
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South New Bethel Boulevard
23
Turn left
472 ft
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34 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a total travel time under 2.5 hours, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience, perhaps aiming for a mid-morning start to avoid rush hour. Since this is a one-day trip, formal stops aren't strictly necessary, but it's always wise to take short breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 49.4-mile stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway, as services might be more spread out. The estimated fuel cost of $18 makes this an affordable excursion, so budgeting for gas is straightforward.
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 56.4 miles from Tulsa, OK, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.4 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 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.4 miles or 1h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Byng, 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 112.8 miles and 2h 9m.
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 Veterans Memorial Highway for about 49.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.4 mi from Tulsa, OK · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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 56.4 miles from Tulsa, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Byng, OK
The final approach into Byng, 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 Byng, 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
$17.63 one way
$35.27 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.36 | $38.73 |
| premium | $4.89 | $21.71 | $43.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.90 | $49.81 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.12
Turner Turnpike
(42.3 mi)
$2.12
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
$18
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.8 | 0 | $11.84 | $5.41 |
| Efficient EV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.87 | $4.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.1 | 0 | $15.79 | $7.22 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Byng, OK
Late night in Byng on Wednesday
Local time
2:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
19 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 9m 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 Byng, OK covers 112.8 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.4 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 $17.63 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 15 significant decision points across 112.8 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 3.4 miles (I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Tulsa, OK to Byng, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Drumright along the way.
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