Origin
Tulsa, OK
Evening in Tulsa on Friday
Local time
8:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tulsa, OK to Checotah, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
69.1 mi
111 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Checotah, OK
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 69.1-mile journey from Tulsa, OK to Checotah, OK is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 21 minutes. The route primarily utilizes the Muskogee Turnpike, Broken Arrow Expressway, and South 32nd Street, with about 60% of the drive on highways. You'll stay within the Great Plains region throughout this drive. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, this is an economical option for a quick getaway. Given its short duration and minimal stops, it's perfect for a spontaneous excursion or a convenient transfer.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 69.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, combining efficient highway travel with some local road sections. Sixty percent of your drive will be on higher-speed roads, including a continuous stretch of 24.9 miles on the Muskogee Turnpike. While not a purely interstate grind, the majority of the mileage is on well-maintained turnpikes and expressways, offering a steady pace. The transition between these faster roads and the more local segments on South 32nd Street is generally smooth, making for a predictable drive.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Muskogee Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 24.9 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 0.1 miles in near West 3rd Street South.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.1 miles you will encounter 13 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 3rd Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (South Boston Avenue East): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (East 13th Street South): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West 3rd Street South
Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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South Boston Avenue East
Turn right onto South Boston Avenue East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
East 13th Street South
Turn left onto East 13th Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
40.8 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward Muskogee, Wagoner
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Muskogee, Wagoner
7
66.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
US 69 Business
Take the exit onto US 69 Business toward US 69 Business: Checotah, Rentiesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 69 Business: Checotah, Rentiesville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Tulsa, OK and Checotah, OK, road signs point toward Fort Smith, Muskogee and Wagoner.
Fort Smith
15.9 mi in
|
~21m
|
via OK 351
Muskogee
40.8 mi in
|
~45m
Wagoner
40.8 mi in
|
~45m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Muskogee Turnpike | 24.9 mi | 23m |
| South 32nd Street | 19.4 mi | 22m |
| Broken Arrow Expressway | 10.6 mi | 13m |
| US 69 | 6 mi | 8m |
| Disabled American Veterans Highway | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| North Broadway Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| South Boston Avenue East | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| US 69 Business | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Muskogee Turnpike
— 24.9 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa, OK and Checotah, OK.
1
Start on South Boulder Avenue West
390 ft
·
20 sec
·
South Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
West 3rd Street South
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto South Boston Avenue East
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Boston Avenue East
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto East 13th Street South
423 ft
·
14 sec
·
East 13th Street South
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Turn right onto South Cincinnati Avenue East
124 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Cincinnati Avenue East
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward OK 51 East, US 64 East: Broken Arrow
7
Merge onto US 64; OK 51
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Broken Arrow Expressway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on OK 51
379 ft
·
5 sec
·
Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
9
Continue on OK 51
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Disabled American Veterans Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on OK 351
25 mi
·
23 min
·
Muskogee Turnpike
Toward OK 351 East: Muskogee, Fort Smith
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward Muskogee, Wagoner
Use the right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
201 ft
·
5 sec
13
Merge onto US 69
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
US 69
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 64; US 69
19 mi
·
22 min
·
South 32nd Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Take the exit onto US 69 Business
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 69 Business
Toward US 69 Business: Checotah, Rentiesville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left onto US 69 Business; CR N4210
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Broadway Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Arrive at destination
US 69B
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.5 mi from Tulsa, OK · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.5 miles from Tulsa, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Checotah, OK
The final approach into Checotah, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.80 one way
$21.61 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.86 | $23.72 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.30 | $26.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.26 | $30.51 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.74
Muskogee Turnpike
(24.9 mi)
$1.74
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$2
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.26 | $3.32 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.67 | $4.42 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Checotah, OK
Evening in Checotah on Friday
Local time
8:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 21m 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 Checotah, OK covers 69.1 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Muskogee Turnpike, South 32nd Street, Broken Arrow Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.5 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 $10.80 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.1 miles you will encounter 13 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 3rd Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (South Boston Avenue East): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (East 13th Street South): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Tulsa, OK and Checotah, OK, road signs point toward Fort Smith, Muskogee and Wagoner.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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