Drive Time
3h 16m
Distance
167.7 mi
270 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
The drive from Tulsa, OK to Calera, OK covers 167.7 miles and takes about 3h 16m 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 $25.00 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
83.8 miles from Tulsa, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 16m drive with frequent turns across 167.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 6th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 7th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 244 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Martin Luther King | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Okmulgee Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Okmulgee Beeline | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Colonel John L | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa, OK and Calera, 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 left to continue on Okmulgee Expressway
Continue on Okmulgee Beeline
Continue on Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
Continue on North Wood Drive
Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
Continue on W. R. "Dick" Stubbs Memorial Highway
Continue on US 62 West, US 75 South: Henryetta
Take the exit slight right toward US 69 South: Atoka, Dallas
Merge slight left
Continue on South Big Bend Road
Continue on US 69 South, US 75 South: Durant
Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
Turn straight onto North Service Road
Turn right onto West McCurtain Road
Turn left onto North McKinley Avenue
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 80 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.8 miles or 1h 38m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Calera, 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 167.7 miles and 3h 16m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 83.8 mi from Tulsa, OK · 1h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
84 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.
The final approach into Calera, 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 Calera, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$25.00 one way
$50.01 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $28.12 | $56.24 |
| premium | $4.63 | $30.54 | $61.07 |
| diesel | $5.42 | $35.75 | $71.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.3 | 0 | $17.61 | $8.05 |
| Efficient EV | 41.9 | 0 | $14.67 | $6.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.1 | 0 | $23.48 | $10.73 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Tulsa on Saturday
Local time
9:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Calera on Saturday
Local time
9:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
58°F
Anna, TX
84 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
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.
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