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Trip from Tulsa, OK to Drumright, OK

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

49m

Distance

40.9 mi

66 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 45m ★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Oklahoma, United States

Drumright, OK

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Trip Overview

The drive from Tulsa, OK to Drumright, OK covers 40.9 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on OK 33, Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.3 miles on OK 33. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.39 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 40.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 49m highway drive covering 40.9 miles, with most of the trip on OK 33 and Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.3 miles on OK 33.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
OK 33 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OK 33 and Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. 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.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 40.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.

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 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | 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 | ~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 | ~6m in | 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
17.5 mi into trip | ~20m in

Take the exit toward OK 33, OK 66: Kellyville, Drumright

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 211 Toward OK 33, OK 66: Kellyville, Drumright
8
17.7 mi into trip | ~20m in

Keep slight right at fork toward OK 33 West: Drumright

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward OK 33 West: Drumright

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
OK 33 23.3 mi 28m
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike 10.8 mi 10m
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway 4.8 mi 5m
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
East Broadway Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: OK 33 — 23.3 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa, OK and Drumright, 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 · 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

11 mi · 10 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 211 Toward OK 33, OK 66: Kellyville, Drumright Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight right at fork

109 ft · 4 sec
Toward OK 33 West: Drumright Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Turn right onto OK 33

23 mi · 28 min · OK 33
Use the straight lane.
12

Arrive at destination

OK 33

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20.5 mi from Tulsa, OK · 24m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kellyville, OK

20 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

Oilton, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kellyville, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Tulsa, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Drumright, OK

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Drumright, OK if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.39 one way

$12.79 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $7.02 $14.04
premium $4.89 $7.87 $15.74
diesel $5.61 $9.03 $18.06

Estimated Tolls: $0.54

Turner Turnpike (10.8 mi) $0.54

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Tolls

$1

Total

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.3 0 $4.29 $1.96
Efficient EV 10.2 0 $3.58 $1.64
EV Truck/SUV 16.4 0 $5.73 $2.62

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Tulsa, OK

Night in Tulsa on Thursday

Local time

9:29 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Drumright, OK

Night in Drumright on Thursday

Local time

9:29 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

41°F

Kellyville, OK

20 mi in

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

15 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

49m 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 Drumright, OK covers 40.9 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are OK 33, Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.5 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 $6.39 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 short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 40.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
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.
The route from Tulsa, OK to Drumright, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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