Origin
Tulsa, OK
Afternoon in Tulsa on Thursday
Local time
2:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 20m
Distance
173.4 mi
279 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Madill, OK
Cup of Couple
The drive from Tulsa, OK to Madill, OK covers 173.4 miles and takes about 3h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 6th Street, West 7th Street, I 244 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
86.7 miles from Tulsa, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 20m. Total distance: 173.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 3h 20m drive with frequent turns across 173.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Tulsa, OK to Madill, OK is easy. At 3h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tulsa, OK to Madill, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 6th Street | — | — |
| West 7th Street | — | — |
| I 244 West | — | — |
| Martin Luther King | — | — |
| Skelly Bypass | — | — |
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | — | — |
| US 377 | — | — |
| North 8th Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa, OK and Madill, OK.
Start on South Boulder Avenue West
Turn right onto West 6th Street
Continue on West 7th Street
Take the ramp straight toward I 244 West, US 75 South
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Merge slight left onto Skelly Bypass
Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward US 377, OK 99: Stroud, Drumright
Turn right onto North 8th Avenue
Keep slight right to continue on South 8th Avenue
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on North Jim Thorpe Boulevard
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on North Milt Phillips Avenue
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
Take the exit straight toward Veterans Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward US 377, OK 99 South: Fittstown, Tishomingo, Madill
Continue on Main Street
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on North Kemp Avenue
Turn right onto West Main Street
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on East Main Street
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
Turn right onto East Taliaferro Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto South 1st Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 38 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.7 miles or 1h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Madill, OK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Tulsa, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Tulsa, OK
This is one driving day of about 173.4 miles and 3h 20m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 86.7 mi from Tulsa, OK · 1h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
87 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.
A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 86.7 miles from Tulsa, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Madill, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Madill, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$27.11 one way
$54.22 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $29.76 | $59.53 |
| premium | $4.89 | $33.37 | $66.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.28 | $76.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52 | 0 | $18.21 | $8.32 |
| Efficient EV | 43.4 | 0 | $15.17 | $6.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69.4 | 0 | $24.28 | $11.10 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Tulsa on Thursday
Local time
2:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Madill on Thursday
Local time
2:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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