Origin
Tulsa, OK
Afternoon in Tulsa on Friday
Local time
4:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tulsa, OK to Locust Grove, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
47.7 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Locust Grove, OK
BAB2056
Trip Overview
The drive from Tulsa, OK to Locust Grove, OK covers 47.7 miles and takes about 1h 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, Dan P. Holmes Memorial Highway 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 $7.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 47.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h highway drive covering 47.7 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 12 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. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 2nd Street South.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.7 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1 miles (I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West 2nd Street South
Turn left onto West 2nd Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
0.8 mi into trip
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~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 244 East, US 412 East: Joplin
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 244 East, US 412 East: Joplin
5
1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Merge onto I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right 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
8
41.3 mi into trip
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~50m in
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US 412 Alternate / Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412 Alternate / Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway toward US 412 Alternate East: Locust Grove, Siloam Springs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 412 Alternate East: Locust Grove, Sil...
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 Locust Grove, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Siloam Springs along the way.
Siloam Springs
41.3 mi in
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~50m
|
via US 412 Alternate
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 412 | 27 mi | 32m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| Dan P. Holmes Memorial Highway | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| I 44 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| West 2nd Street South | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Wyandotte Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Harold Andrews Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 412
— 27 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa, OK and Locust Grove, 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 left at fork onto US 412 Alternate
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
Toward US 412 Alternate East: Locust Grove, Siloam Springs
Use the slight left lane.
8
Continue on US 412 Alternate
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 412 Alternate
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Wyandotte Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 412 Alternate
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 412 Alternate
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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Harold Andrews Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Arrive at destination
US 412 Alternate
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.8 mi from Tulsa, OK · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.8 miles from Tulsa, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Locust Grove, OK
The final approach into Locust Grove, 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
$7.46 one way
$14.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.18 | $18.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.53 | $21.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.68 | $3.05 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Locust Grove, OK
Afternoon in Locust Grove on Friday
Local time
4:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
13 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
1h 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 Locust Grove, OK covers 47.7 miles and takes about 1h 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, Dan P. Holmes 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 23.8 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 $7.46 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 47.7 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1 miles (I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Tulsa, OK to Locust Grove, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Siloam Springs along the way.
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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