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Trip from Turley, OK to Oklahoma City, OK

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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 54m ★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 21m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 8m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 20m
8 PM
1h 58m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Turley, OK, OK

Turley, OK

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city and state capital of Oklahoma, United States

Oklahoma City, OK

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Trip Overview

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 .

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Drive Character

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.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 86.6 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,196 ft 636 ft

Total Climb

672 ft

Total Descent

112 ft

Highest Point

1,196 ft

~113.4 mi in

Elevation Range

560 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Driving Effort 9/10

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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
7.1 mi into trip | ~11m in | CR LL / L. L. Tisdale Parkway

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

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Brok...
7
10.5 mi into trip | ~15m in | I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 244 West: Oklahoma City
7
100.4 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in | I 44

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

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dalla...
7
105 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in | I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

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

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 35 South: Dallas
9
111.6 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in | I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway

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

Use the straight lane. Exit 126 Toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

100.4 mi in | ~1h 45m | via I 44

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike — 86.6 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Turley, OK and Oklahoma City, OK.

1

Start on OK 11

1.5 mi · 2 min · North Peoria Avenue East
Use the straight / left lanes.
2

Turn right onto East 46th Street North

1.0 mi · 1 min · East 46th Street North
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Turn left onto North Martin Luther King, Junior Boulevard East

1.1 mi · 1 min · North Martin Luther King, Junior Boulevard East
Use the straight / left lanes.
4

Turn right onto East 36th Street North

0.3 mi · 42 sec · East 36th Street North
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Turn left onto CR LL

3.2 mi · 4 min · L. L. Tisdale Parkway
Use the left lane.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto CR LL

0.1 mi · 12 sec · L. L. Tisdale Parkway
Toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma City Use the slight left lane.
7

Merge onto I 244

3.2 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 244

2.6 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Toward I 244 West: Oklahoma City Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 44; OK 66

0.7 mi · 55 sec · Skelly Bypass
Use the straight lane.
10

Continue on I 44

87 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit onto I 44

0.5 mi · 58 sec · I 44
Toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12

Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66

4.2 mi · 4 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35

0.4 mi · 26 sec · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 South: Dallas Use the slight left lane.
14

Continue on I 35

2.9 mi · 3 min · Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
15

Continue on I 35

2.5 mi · 3 min · Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
16

Continue on I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270

0.9 mi · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway
17

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 270

0.4 mi · 26 sec · Crosstown Expressway
Exit 126 Toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond, Amarillo Use the straight lane.
18

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 39 sec
Exit 151A Toward Oklahoma City Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Turn straight onto Oklahoma City Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Oklahoma City Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard

0.3 mi · 41 sec · South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
Use the right lane.
21

Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue

0.2 mi · 26 sec · West Sheridan Avenue
Use the left lane.
22

Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue

416 ft · 14 sec · North Robinson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
23

Arrive at destination

North Robinson Avenue

Trip Plan

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.

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 56.7 miles from Turley, OK, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.6 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 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.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Turley, 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 Turley, OK

This is one driving day of about 113.4 miles and 2h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Turley, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 86.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Tulsa and Creek counties in Oklahoma, United States, that is the county seat of Creek County

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sapulpa, OK

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.

Popular next leg

Sapulpa, OK to Oklahoma City, OK

93.5 mi · 1h 40m

Pacing Suggestions

Sapulpa, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Drumright, OK

Meal break

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 check

Top up before Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.6 miles.

Arriving in Oklahoma City, OK

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.73 one way

$35.46 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
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

Turner Turnpike (86.6 mi) $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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Turley, OK

Afternoon in Turley on Thursday

Local time

12:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oklahoma City, OK

Afternoon in Oklahoma City on Thursday

Local time

12:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 3m 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 Turley, OK to Oklahoma City, OK covers 113.4 miles and takes about 2h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway, World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.7 miles from Turley, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.73 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 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.
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.
On the drive from Turley, OK to Oklahoma City, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Lawton along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 636 ft to 1,196 ft elevation with about 672 ft of total climbing.

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