Origin
Wagoner, OK
Morning in Wagoner on Thursday
Local time
10:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wagoner, OK to Tulsa, OK
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
50m
Distance
40.1 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wagoner, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to head from Wagoner to Tulsa, you are looking at a quick and straightforward 40.2-mile journey across the Great Plains. You can expect the drive to take about 41 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. Your route primarily utilizes the 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway, OK 351 West, and the Muskogee Turnpike. With a fuel budget of just $6, this commute is exceptionally cost-effective for a regional transit. Since both cities are located within the same region, you will experience a consistent landscape throughout the entire drive. This is an ideal route if you need a reliable connection between these two Oklahoma hubs without the need for an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 40.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate the transition between Wagoner and Tulsa. Because this route relies on a mix of state highways and turnpikes, you will find it lacks the monotonous, long-haul feel of a pure interstate grind. The road profile is characterized by frequent shifts in direction rather than long, straight stretches, offering a dynamic pace for the 41-minute duration. While the highway share is 0% in terms of primary interstate classification, you will move efficiently through the regional road network. Being behind the wheel here means staying alert for the curves and turns that define this specific 40.2-mile path.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
782 ft
537 ft
Total Climb
410 ft
Total Descent
280 ft
Highest Point
782 ft
~26.7 mi in
Elevation Range
245 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Wagoner, OK to Tulsa, OK is easy. At 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wagoner, OK to Tulsa, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway | — | — |
| OK 351 West | — | — |
| Muskogee Turnpike | — | — |
| Disabled American Veterans Highway | — | — |
| Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge | — | — |
| Broken Arrow Expressway | — | — |
| Detroit Avenue | — | — |
| East 13th Street South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wagoner, OK and Tulsa, OK.
1
Start on East Cherokee Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East Cherokee Street
2
Continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
3
Take the ramp right toward OK 351 West: Tulsa
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
OK 351 West: Tulsa
4
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
5
Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike
12 mi
·
11 min
·
Muskogee Turnpike
6
Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Disabled American Veterans Highway
7
Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
381 ft
·
5 sec
·
Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
8
Continue on Broken Arrow Expressway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Broken Arrow Expressway
9
Take the exit slight right toward Detroit Avenue, Downtown
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Detroit Avenue, Downtown
10
Turn left onto East 13th Street South
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
East 13th Street South
11
Turn right onto South Boston Avenue East
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Boston Avenue East
12
At the end of the road, turn left onto East 3rd Street South
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
East 3rd Street South
13
Turn right onto South Boulder Avenue West
390 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Boulder Avenue West
14
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20 mi from Wagoner, OK · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20 miles from Wagoner, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tulsa, OK
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Tulsa, OK if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.27 one way
$12.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.88 | $13.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.72 | $15.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.85 | $17.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Tulsa, OK
Morning in Tulsa on Thursday
Local time
10:58 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
2 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
50m 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 Wagoner, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 40.1 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway, OK 351 West, Muskogee Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20 miles from Wagoner, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.27 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.
The drive from Wagoner, OK to Tulsa, OK is easy. At 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wagoner, OK to Tulsa, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wagoner, OK to Tulsa, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 537 ft to 782 ft elevation with about 410 ft of total climbing.
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