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 Calera, OK
Drive Time
3h 16m
Distance
167.7 mi
270 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
Photo: Jan van der Wolf
Trip Overview
The drive from Tulsa, OK to Calera, OK covers 167.7 miles and takes about 3h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 69, US 62, Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 64.4 miles on US 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.47 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
83.8 miles from Tulsa, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h 16m highway drive covering 167.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 69 and US 62. The longest continuous stretch is about 64.4 miles on US 69.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 64.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 69 and US 62. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near West 6th Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 167.7 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 0.3 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 (US 75 / Okmulgee Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.3 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
9
3.4 mi into trip
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~6m in
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US 75 / Okmulgee Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 75 / Okmulgee Expressway toward US 75 South: Glenpool, Okmulgee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 2
Toward US 75 South: Glenpool, Okmulgee
8
92.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 49m in
Take the exit toward US 69 South: Atoka, Dallas
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 63B
Toward US 69 South: Atoka, Dallas
7
167.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 14m in
Take the exit toward Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 10
Toward Main Street
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Tulsa, OK to Calera, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Dallas along the way.
Dallas
92.7 mi in
|
~1h 49m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 69 | 64.4 mi | 1h 14m |
| US 62 | 41.5 mi | 40m |
| Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway | 13.8 mi | 16m |
| Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| Okmulgee Beeline | 9.9 mi | 13m |
| South Big Bend Road | 9.8 mi | 10m |
| Okmulgee Expressway | 7 mi | 8m |
| North Wood Drive | 5.1 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
US 69
— 64.4 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa, OK and Calera, 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 left at fork onto US 75
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Okmulgee Expressway
Exit 2
Toward US 75 South: Glenpool, Okmulgee
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 75
9.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Okmulgee Beeline
Toward US 75 South: Okmulgee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 75
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
Toward US 75 South: Okmulgee
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 75
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
Toward US 75 South: Okmulgee
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
10
Continue on US 75
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
North Wood Drive
Toward US 75 South: Okmulgee
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 62; US 75
10 mi
·
12 min
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Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
Toward US 62 West, US 75 South: Henryetta
Use the straight / uturn / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 62; US 75
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
W. R. "Dick" Stubbs Memorial Highway
Toward US 62 West, US 75 South: Henryetta
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 62; US 75
42 mi
·
40 min
·
US 62; US 75
Toward US 62 West, US 75 South: Henryetta
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 63B
Toward US 69 South: Atoka, Dallas
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto US 69
45 mi
·
52 min
·
US 69
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 69; US 75
9.8 mi
·
10 min
·
South Big Bend Road
Toward US 69 South, US 75 South: Durant
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 69; US 75
20 mi
·
21 min
·
US 69; US 75
Toward US 69 South, US 75 South: Durant
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
303 ft
·
7 sec
Exit 10
Toward Main Street
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn straight onto North Service Road
221 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Service Road
20
Turn right onto West McCurtain Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
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West McCurtain Road
21
Turn left onto North McKinley Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
North McKinley Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
North McKinley Avenue
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 83.8 miles from Tulsa, OK, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.4 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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.8 miles or 1h 40m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Calera, 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 167.7 miles and 3h 16m.
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 US 69 for about 64.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 83.8 mi from Tulsa, OK · 1h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
84 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 83.8 miles from Tulsa, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.4 miles.
Arriving in Calera, OK
The final approach into Calera, 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 Calera, 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
$25.47 one way
$50.94 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $28.08 | $56.16 |
| premium | $4.80 | $31.66 | $63.32 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $37.26 | $74.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.3 | 0 | $17.61 | $8.05 |
| Efficient EV | 41.9 | 0 | $14.67 | $6.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.1 | 0 | $23.48 | $10.73 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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
Calera, OK
Afternoon in Calera on Sunday
Local time
1:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 16m 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 Calera, OK covers 167.7 miles and takes about 3h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 69, US 62, Trooper William McClendon Memorial 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 83.8 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 $25.47 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 167.7 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 0.3 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 (US 75 / Okmulgee Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Tulsa, OK to Calera, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Dallas along the way.
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