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Trip from Turley, OK to Tulsa, OK

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

13m

Distance

6.7 mi

11 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 12m ★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m

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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Trip Overview

This short 6.7-mile drive from Turley to Tulsa, Oklahoma, will only take about 13 minutes to complete, making it an ideal local hop. You won't need an overnight stay for this trip, and with a fuel cost estimated at just $1, it's incredibly budget-friendly. The route primarily utilizes local roads, offering a straightforward transition between the Great Plains regions of your origin and destination. This drive is best suited for a quick, direct journey without the need for extensive planning.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 6.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway mileage involved. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.6 miles along North Peoria Avenue East. Your journey will progress along North Peoria Avenue East, Chapelle Family Memorial Highway, and East 1st Street South, indicating a series of urban and suburban road segments rather than open highway cruising. This character means you'll be navigating city streets and intersections for the majority of the trip.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Peoria Avenue East is the longest continuous segment at about 4.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 6.7 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (US 75 / Chapelle Family Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

6
4.6 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the ramp toward US 75 South: Downtown Tulsa

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 75 South: Downtown Tulsa
6
4.8 mi into trip | ~9m in | US 75 / Chapelle Family Memorial Highway

Merge onto US 75 / Chapelle Family Memorial Highway toward US 75 South: Downtown Tulsa

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward US 75 South: Downtown Tulsa
7
5.6 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward I 244 East, US 412 East: Joplin

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 244 East, US 412 East: Joplin
8
5.7 mi into trip | ~10m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Downtown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward Downtown
6
6.6 mi into trip | ~13m in | South Boulder Avenue West

Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

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 Tulsa, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.

Downtown

5.7 mi in | ~10m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Peoria Avenue East 4.6 mi 8m
Chapelle Family Memorial Highway 0.9 mi 1m
East 1st Street South 0.7 mi 2m
South Boulder Avenue West <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North Peoria Avenue East — 4.6 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on OK 11

4.6 mi · 8 min · North Peoria Avenue East
Use the straight / left lanes.
2

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward US 75 South: Downtown Tulsa Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3

Merge onto US 75

0.9 mi · 1 min · Chapelle Family Memorial Highway
Toward US 75 South: Downtown Tulsa Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4

Take the exit

451 ft · 7 sec
Toward I 244 East, US 412 East: Joplin Use the slight left lane.
5

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward Downtown Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6

Continue on East 1st Street South

0.7 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street South
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West

372 ft · 14 sec · South Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left lanes.
8

Arrive at destination

South Boulder Avenue West

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.05 one way

$2.09 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 2 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $1.15 $2.30
premium $4.89 $1.29 $2.58
diesel $5.61 $1.48 $2.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2 0 $0.70 $0.32
Efficient EV 1.7 0 $0.59 $0.27
EV Truck/SUV 2.7 0 $0.94 $0.43

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% 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

Late night in Turley on Thursday

Local time

5:53 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tulsa, OK

Late night in Tulsa on Thursday

Local time

5:53 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

13m 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 Tulsa, OK covers 6.7 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Peoria Avenue East, Chapelle Family Memorial Highway, East 1st Street South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.3 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 $1.05 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 6.7 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (US 75 / Chapelle Family Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: 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 Tulsa, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.

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