Origin
Tulsa, OK
Afternoon in Tulsa on Thursday
Local time
12:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tulsa, OK to Fairfax, OK
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
77.2 mi
124 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairfax, OK
DS stories
Trip Overview
This 77.2-mile drive from Tulsa to Fairfax, Oklahoma, is a quick trip, estimated to take around 1 hour and 29 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, allowing you to easily reach your destination and return or continue your travels without needing an overnight stay. The journey will cost an estimated $12 in fuel, making it an economical choice. You'll primarily be on OK 18 and the Cimarron Turnpike, with a substantial 97% of the drive on highways. Expect a straightforward, highway-focused experience as you travel through the Great Plains region of Oklahoma.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 77.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 97% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter a significant continuous stretch of 29.3 miles on OK 18, offering a consistent pace. The Cimarron Turnpike and Sand Springs Expressway contribute to the predominantly high-speed nature of this trip. While the landscape is characteristic of the Great Plains, the road itself prioritizes efficient travel over varied terrain or winding paths. It’s a drive that emphasizes getting from point A to point B smoothly and directly.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
OK 18 is the longest continuous segment at about 29.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OK 18 and Cimarron Turnpike. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West 1st Street South.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 29m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 1st Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.9 miles (US 64; OK 51 / 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West 1st Street South
Turn left onto West 1st Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 244 East, US 64 West, OK 51 West
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 244 East, US 64 West, OK 51 West
8
0.9 mi into trip
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~2m in
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US 64; OK 51 / 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51 / 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 5B
Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: San...
5
1.2 mi into trip
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~3m in
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US 64; US 412; OK 51 / Sand Springs Expressway
Merge onto US 64; US 412; OK 51 / Sand Springs Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
47.6 mi into trip
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~50m in
Take the exit toward OK 18: Pawnee, Cushing
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.
Exit 37
Toward OK 18: Pawnee, Cushing
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 Fairfax, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Cushing along the way.
Cushing
47.6 mi in
|
~50m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OK 18 | 29.3 mi | 37m |
| Cimarron Turnpike | 22 mi | 20m |
| Sand Springs Expressway | 14.5 mi | 16m |
| Keystone Expressway | 8.7 mi | 9m |
| Jerald Warden Memorial Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West 1st Street South | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
OK 18
— 29.3 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa, OK and Fairfax, OK.
1
Start on South Boulder Avenue West
372 ft
·
20 sec
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South Boulder Avenue West
2
Turn left onto West 1st Street South
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West 1st Street South
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 244 East, US 64 West, OK 51 West
4
Merge onto I 244; US 64; OK 51
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
5
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Exit 5B
Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto US 64; US 412; OK 51
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 64; US 412
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 64; US 412
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 64; US 412
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 412
22 mi
·
20 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 37
Toward OK 18: Pawnee, Cushing
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto OK 18
15 mi
·
18 min
·
OK 18
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on OK 18
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
OK 18
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on OK 18
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
OK 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Arrive at destination
OK 18
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.6 mi from Tulsa, OK · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.6 miles from Tulsa, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fairfax, OK
The final approach into Fairfax, 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
$12.07 one way
$24.14 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.25 | $26.50 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.86 | $29.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.04 | $34.09 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.10
Cimarron Turnpike
(22 mi)
$1.10
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$1
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 27 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.11 | $3.71 |
| Efficient EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.76 | $3.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.9 | 0 | $10.81 | $4.94 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Fairfax, OK
Afternoon in Fairfax on Thursday
Local time
12:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
4 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 29m 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 Fairfax, OK covers 77.2 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are OK 18, Cimarron Turnpike, Sand Springs 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 38.6 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 $12.07 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 straightforward 1h 29m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 1st Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.9 miles (US 64; OK 51 / 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Tulsa, OK to Fairfax, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Cushing along the way.
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