Origin
Tulsa, OK
Afternoon in Tulsa on Friday
Local time
12:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tulsa, OK to Oilton, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
38.6 mi
62 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
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.
Oilton, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tulsa, OK to Oilton, OK covers 38.6 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 Sand Springs Expressway, Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway, Mannford Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.2 miles on Sand Springs Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 38.6 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 (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Tulsa, OK to Oilton, OK covers 38.6 miles and takes about 49m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sand Springs Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 14.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West 1st Street South.
Driving Effort
7/10
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 38.6 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 0.1 miles (West 1st Street South): Lane positioning matters here; 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; at 1.2 miles (US 64; US 412; OK 51 / Sand Springs Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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.
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.
6
15.4 mi into trip
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~19m in
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OK 151
Take the exit onto OK 151 toward OK 151
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward OK 151
6
36 mi into trip
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~44m in
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OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Turn left onto OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sand Springs Expressway | 14.2 mi | 15m |
| Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Mannford Expressway | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| OK 151 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| North A Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West 1st Street South | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Sand Springs Expressway
— 14.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa, OK and Oilton, OK.
1
Start on South Boulder Avenue West
372 ft
·
20 sec
·
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
·
15 min
·
Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit onto OK 151
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
OK 151
Toward OK 151
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn slight right onto OK 151
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
OK 151
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto OK 51
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Mannford Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on OK 51
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on OK 51
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto OK 99
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on OK 99
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
North A Avenue
14
Turn left onto East 2nd Street
162 ft
·
3 sec
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East 2nd Street
15
Arrive at destination
East 2nd Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.3 mi from Tulsa, OK · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from Tulsa, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oilton, OK
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Oilton, 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
$6.03 one way
$12.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.63 | $13.25 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 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 | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.38 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.40 | $2.47 |
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.
Destination
Oilton, OK
Afternoon in Oilton on Friday
Local time
12:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
17 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 Oilton, OK covers 38.6 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sand Springs Expressway, Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway, Mannford Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.3 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 $6.03 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 38.6 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 0.1 miles (West 1st Street South): Lane positioning matters here; 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; at 1.2 miles (US 64; US 412; OK 51 / Sand Springs Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Tulsa, OK to Oilton, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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