Origin
Turley, OK
Afternoon in Turley on Thursday
Local time
12:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 3m
Distance
113.4 mi
182 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Turley, OK
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Oklahoma City, OK
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This straightforward 113.4-mile drive from Turley, OK, to Oklahoma City, OK, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 3 minutes. The majority of your journey, 86%, will be on well-maintained highways, making for an efficient transit between these two Great Plains locations. You can expect a fuel cost of around $17 for this route. With no specific stops recommended in the data, this drive is best suited for those looking to reach their destination with minimal fuss and who prefer a direct approach. It's a practical option for moving between areas within Oklahoma.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
56.7 miles from Turley, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 3m. Total distance: 113.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this 113.4-mile route. You'll be navigating primarily on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway, and World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, with highways comprising 86% of the journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 86.6 miles on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. This means extended periods of consistent speed and a driving rhythm dictated by the interstate system, rather than winding country roads or varied urban streets.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
672 ft
Total Descent
112 ft
Highest Point
1,196 ft
~113.4 mi in
Elevation Range
560 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.1 miles in near CR LL / L. L. Tisdale Parkway.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 113.4 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 7.1 miles (CR LL / L. L. Tisdale Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.5 miles (I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 100.4 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork onto CR LL / L. L. Tisdale Parkway toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway toward I 244 West: Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto I 44 toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway toward I 35 South: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond, Amarillo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Turley, OK to Oklahoma City, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Lawton along the way.
Lawton
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 86.6 mi | 1h 25m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| L. L. Tisdale Parkway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| North Peoria Avenue East | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Crosstown Expressway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Turley, OK and Oklahoma City, OK.
Start on OK 11
Turn right onto East 46th Street North
Turn left onto North Martin Luther King, Junior Boulevard East
Turn right onto East 36th Street North
Turn left onto CR LL
Keep slight left at fork onto CR LL
Merge onto I 244
Keep slight right at fork onto I 244
Merge onto I 44; OK 66
Continue on I 44
Take the exit onto I 44
Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
Continue on I 35
Continue on I 35
Continue on I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 270
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Oklahoma City Boulevard
Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue
Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue
Arrive at destination
Given its 2-hour duration, this 113.4-mile trip from Turley to Oklahoma City offers plenty of flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, perhaps waiting until mid-morning to avoid the peak rush hour. Since the route is heavily highway-focused with an estimated fuel cost of $17, you won't need to worry about frequent fuel stops. The longest stretch of continuous driving is 86.6 miles, so consider a brief stretch break before embarking on that segment if you prefer. Keep an eye out for the transition onto the Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway as you approach Oklahoma City.
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.
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 25 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.7 miles or 1h 2m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oklahoma City, OK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Turley, 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 Turley, OK
This is one driving day of about 113.4 miles and 2h 3m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.7 mi from Turley, OK · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 56.7 miles from Turley, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.6 miles.
The final approach into Oklahoma City, 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 Oklahoma City, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$17.73 one way
$35.46 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.47 | $38.93 |
| premium | $4.89 | $21.82 | $43.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.04 | $50.07 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.33
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
$18
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34 | 0 | $11.91 | $5.44 |
| Efficient EV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.92 | $4.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.4 | 0 | $15.88 | $7.26 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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 Turley on Thursday
Local time
12:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Oklahoma City on Thursday
Local time
12:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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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