Origin
Tulsa, OK
Afternoon in Tulsa on Thursday
Local time
3:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tulsa, OK to Kenwood, OK
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
63.9 mi
103 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kenwood, OK
Atman Bouba
Trip Overview
The drive from Tulsa, OK to Kenwood, OK covers 63.9 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 412, Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway, Cherokee Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27 miles on US 412. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 63.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 24m highway drive covering 63.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 412 and Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 27 miles on US 412.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 412 is the longest continuous segment at about 27 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 412 and Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 2nd Street South.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.9 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (West 2nd Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles (US 412): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.3 miles (US 412 / Cherokee Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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West 2nd Street South
Turn left onto West 2nd Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
14.4 mi into trip
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~18m in
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US 412
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412 toward US 412 East: Choteau
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 412 East: Choteau
7
41.3 mi into trip
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~50m in
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US 412 / Cherokee Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto US 412 / Cherokee Turnpike toward US 412 East: Siloam Springs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 412 East: Siloam Springs
8
47.4 mi into trip
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~58m in
Take the exit toward OK 82: Locust Grove, Salina, Tahlequah
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 6
Toward OK 82: Locust Grove, Salina, Tahlequah
9
47.7 mi into trip
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~58m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Locust Grove, Salina, Lake Hudson, Lake Spavinaw
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Locust Grove, Salina, Lake Hudson, Lake...
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 Kenwood, OK, road signs point toward Salina, Tahlequah, Locust Grove, Lake Hudson and Lake Spavinaw.
Salina
47.4 mi in
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~58m
Tahlequah
47.4 mi in
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~58m
Locust Grove
47.7 mi in
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~58m
Lake Hudson
47.7 mi in
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~58m
Lake Spavinaw
47.7 mi in
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~58m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 412 | 27 mi | 32m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| Cherokee Turnpike | 6 mi | 7m |
| E0508 | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| OK 82 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| I 44 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| School Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West 2nd Street South | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 412
— 27 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa, OK and Kenwood, OK.
1
Start on South Boulder Avenue West
9 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Boulder Avenue West
2
Turn left onto West 2nd Street South
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West 2nd Street South
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 244 East, US 412 East: Joplin
4
Merge onto I 244; US 412
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on I 44; US 412; OK 66
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
I 44; US 412; OK 66
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412
27 mi
·
32 min
·
US 412
Toward US 412 East: Choteau
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 412
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Cherokee Turnpike
Toward US 412 East: Siloam Springs
Use the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 6
Toward OK 82: Locust Grove, Salina, Tahlequah
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
100 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Locust Grove, Salina, Lake Hudson, Lake Spavinaw
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto OK 82
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
OK 82
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Continue on OK 82
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
OK 82
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right
2.0 mi
·
3 min
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
this road
14
Turn slight left
1.4 mi
·
2 min
15
At end of road, turn right onto Kenwood Road
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Kenwood Road
16
Continue on E0508
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
E0508
17
Continue on E0500 Road
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
E0500 Road
18
Continue on School Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
School Road
19
Turn right
53 ft
·
1 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32 mi from Tulsa, OK · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32 miles from Tulsa, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kenwood, OK
The final approach into Kenwood, 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
$9.99 one way
$19.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.97 | $21.94 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.30 | $24.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.11 | $28.22 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.42
Cherokee Turnpike
(6 mi)
$0.42
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$0
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.71 | $3.07 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.95 | $4.09 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Kenwood, OK
Afternoon in Kenwood on Thursday
Local time
3:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
2 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 24m 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 Kenwood, OK covers 63.9 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 412, Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway, Cherokee Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32 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 $9.99 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 63.9 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (West 2nd Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles (US 412): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.3 miles (US 412 / Cherokee Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Tulsa, OK and Kenwood, OK, road signs point toward Salina, Tahlequah, Locust Grove, Lake Hudson and Lake Spavinaw.
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