Origin
Tulsa, OK
Afternoon in Tulsa on Sunday
Local time
2:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tulsa, OK to Stigler, OK
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
102.2 mi
165 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
Stigler, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tulsa, OK to Stigler, OK covers 102.2 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Muskogee Turnpike, US 266, Broken Arrow Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.3 miles on Muskogee Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.52 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
51.1 miles from Tulsa, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 54m highway drive covering 102.2 miles, with most of the trip on Muskogee Turnpike and US 266. The longest continuous stretch is about 55.3 miles on Muskogee Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Muskogee Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 55.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
769 ft
469 ft
Total Climb
243 ft
Total Descent
387 ft
Highest Point
769 ft
~4.3 mi in
Elevation Range
300 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Muskogee Turnpike and US 266. 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 3rd Street South.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 102.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 3rd Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (South Boston Avenue East): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (East 13th Street South): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West 3rd Street South
Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Boston Avenue East
Turn right onto South Boston Avenue East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.9 mi into trip
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~2m in
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East 13th Street South
Turn left onto East 13th Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
71.2 mi into trip
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~1h 15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 56A
Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
8
78.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Take the exit toward US 266, OK 2: Muskogee, Warner, Porum
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 278
Toward US 266, OK 2: Muskogee, Warner, Porum
Towns Along This Route
Between Tulsa, OK and Stigler, OK, road signs point toward Fort Smith, Warner and Porum.
Fort Smith
15.9 mi in
|
~21m
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via OK 351
Warner
78.9 mi in
|
~1h 23m
Porum
78.9 mi in
|
~1h 23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Muskogee Turnpike | 55.3 mi | 53m |
| US 266 | 16.6 mi | 21m |
| Broken Arrow Expressway | 10.6 mi | 13m |
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 7.3 mi | 7m |
| OK 9 | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| Disabled American Veterans Highway | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| South Boston Avenue East | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| West 3rd Street South | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Muskogee Turnpike
— 55.3 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa, OK and Stigler, OK.
1
Start on South Boulder Avenue West
390 ft
·
20 sec
·
South Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
West 3rd Street South
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto South Boston Avenue East
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Boston Avenue East
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto East 13th Street South
423 ft
·
14 sec
·
East 13th Street South
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Turn right onto South Cincinnati Avenue East
124 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Cincinnati Avenue East
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward OK 51 East, US 64 East: Broken Arrow
7
Merge onto US 64; OK 51
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Broken Arrow Expressway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on OK 51
379 ft
·
5 sec
·
Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
9
Continue on OK 51
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Disabled American Veterans Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on OK 351
55 mi
·
53 min
·
Muskogee Turnpike
Toward OK 351 East: Muskogee, Fort Smith
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 56A
Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
Use the right lane.
12
Merge onto I 40
7.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 278
Toward US 266, OK 2: Muskogee, Warner, Porum
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 266; OK 2
17 mi
·
21 min
·
US 266; OK 2
Use the slight left / right lanes.
15
Turn slight left
406 ft
·
16 sec
16
Turn slight left onto OK 9
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
OK 9
17
Turn left onto Northeast 3rd Street
63 ft
·
2 sec
·
Northeast 3rd Street
18
Arrive at destination
Northeast 3rd Street
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 51.1 miles from Tulsa, OK, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.3 miles.
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 80 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.1 miles or 56m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stigler, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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.
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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 102.2 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tulsa, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Muskogee Turnpike for about 55.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.1 mi from Tulsa, OK · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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
Arriving in Stigler, OK
The final approach into Stigler, 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 Stigler, 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
$15.52 one way
$31.05 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $17.11 | $34.22 |
| premium | $4.80 | $19.29 | $38.59 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.71 | $45.41 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.87
Muskogee Turnpike
(55.3 mi)
$3.87
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.7 | 0 | $10.73 | $4.91 |
| Efficient EV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.94 | $4.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.9 | 0 | $14.31 | $6.54 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Stigler, OK
Afternoon in Stigler on Sunday
Local time
2:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
57°F
Afton, OK
51 mi in
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
1 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 54m 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 Stigler, OK covers 102.2 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Muskogee Turnpike, US 266, Broken Arrow Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.1 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 $15.52 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 demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 102.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 3rd Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (South Boston Avenue East): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (East 13th Street South): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Tulsa, OK and Stigler, OK, road signs point toward Fort Smith, Warner and Porum.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 469 ft to 769 ft elevation with about 243 ft of total climbing.
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