Origin
Tulsa, OK
Afternoon in Tulsa on Wednesday
Local time
4:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tulsa, OK to Okarche, OK
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 18m
Distance
129.2 mi
208 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 9m
★
6 AM
2h 19m
8 AM
2h 38m
10 AM
2h 26m
12 PM
2h 24m
3 PM
2h 27m
5 PM
2h 37m
8 PM
2h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Tulsa, OK to Okarche, OK covers 129.2 miles and takes about 2h 18m 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 $20.20 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
64.6 miles from Tulsa, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 18m drive with frequent turns across 129.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 6th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Tulsa, OK to Okarche, OK is easy. At 2h 18m 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 Okarche, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 6th Street | — | — |
| West 7th Street | — | — |
| I 244 West | — | — |
| Martin Luther King | — | — |
| Skelly Bypass | — | — |
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | — | — |
| John Kilpatrick Turnpike | — | — |
| OK 3 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West 6th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa, OK and Okarche, OK.
1
Start on South Boulder Avenue West
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Boulder Avenue West
2
Turn right onto West 6th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 6th Street
3
Continue on West 7th Street
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
West 7th Street
4
Take the ramp straight toward I 244 West, US 75 South
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 244 West, US 75 South
5
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
6
Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
7
Merge slight left onto Skelly Bypass
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
Skelly Bypass
8
Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
87 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
9
Continue on John Kilpatrick Turnpike
16 mi
·
17 min
·
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
10
Take the exit slight right toward OK 3: Morgan Road, Hefner Road
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
OK 3: Morgan Road, Hefner Road
11
Turn left onto North Morgan Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Morgan Road
12
Turn right onto Northwest Expressway
19 mi
·
24 min
·
Northwest Expressway
13
Turn right onto Oklahoma Avenue
112 ft
·
5 sec
·
Oklahoma Avenue
14
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 64.6 miles from Tulsa, OK, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
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 28 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.6 miles or 1h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Okarche, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Tulsa, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 129.2 miles and 2h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Tulsa, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.6 mi from Tulsa, OK · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 64.6 miles from Tulsa, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Okarche, OK
The final approach into Okarche, 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 Okarche, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.20 one way
$40.40 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.18 | $44.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $24.86 | $49.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.53 | $57.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.8 | 0 | $13.57 | $6.20 |
| Efficient EV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.30 | $5.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.7 | 0 | $18.09 | $8.27 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Okarche, OK
Afternoon in Okarche on Wednesday
Local time
4:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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
2h 18m 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 Okarche, OK covers 129.2 miles and takes about 2h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 6th Street, West 7th Street, I 244 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.6 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 $20.20 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.
The drive from Tulsa, OK to Okarche, OK is easy. At 2h 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tulsa, OK to Okarche, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tulsa, OK to Okarche, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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