Drive Time
3h 18m
Distance
215.2 mi
Route Type
Turn-heavy local drive
Same-day tripThe drive from Walters, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 215.2 miles and takes about 3h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Missouri Avenue, I 44 East, Harry E for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.09 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
107.6 miles from Walters, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 18m drive with frequent turns across 215.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Missouri Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 44 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harry E | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pioneer Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bill W | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Will Rogers Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Martin Luther King | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Walters, OK and Tulsa, OK.
Start on North 3rd Street
Turn left onto East Missouri Avenue
Turn left onto I 44 East: Lawton
Keep slight left
Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Continue on Pioneer Expressway
Continue on Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
Continue on Pioneer Expressway
Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Continue on Will Rogers Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway
Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward 7th Street, Downtown
Turn left onto South Lawton Avenue West
Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South
Turn right onto South Guthrie Avenue West
Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
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 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.6 miles or 1h 39m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tulsa, OK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Walters, 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 Walters, OK
This is one driving day of about 215.2 miles and 3h 18m.
These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.
Late stop town
Meal stop
108 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 107.6 mi from Walters, OK
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 107.6 miles from Walters, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| regular | $3.79 | $32.09 | $64.17 |
| midgrade | $4.26 | $36.08 | $72.17 |
| premium | $4.63 | $39.19 | $78.37 |
| diesel | $5.42 | $45.88 | $91.76 |
Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 75.3 kg one way.
Travel Intel
Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.
Origin
Late night in Walters on Saturday
Local time
2:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Tulsa on Saturday
Local time
2:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
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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