Trip from Warner, OK to Tulsa, OK

Drive Time

1h 11m

Distance

72.7 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Quick day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Warner, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 72.7 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East 133rd Street South, South 45th Street East, East 73rd Street South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.84 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

36.4 miles from Warner, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 11m drive with frequent turns across 72.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

East 133rd Street South is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East 133rd Street South	Unavailable	Refreshing
South 45th Street East	Unavailable	Refreshing
East 73rd Street South	Unavailable	Refreshing
South 43rd Street East	Unavailable	Refreshing
Sally Brown Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Country Club Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
East Peak Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
OK 165 North	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: East 133rd Street South — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on the route

128 ft · 13 sec · the route

Turn left

0.4 mi · 40 sec

Continue straight

4.4 mi · 6 min

Turn right

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Turn right onto East 133rd Street South

0.3 mi · 31 sec · East 133rd Street South

Turn left onto South 45th Street East

5.0 mi · 8 min · South 45th Street East

Continue on South 45th Street East

1.1 mi · 1 min · South 45th Street East

Turn left onto East 73rd Street South

0.2 mi · 17 sec · East 73rd Street South

Continue on South 43rd Street East

0.7 mi · 1 min · South 43rd Street East

Turn straight onto South 45th Street East

3.4 mi · 5 min · South 45th Street East

Turn left onto Sally Brown Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Sally Brown Road

At the end of the road, turn right onto South Country Club Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Country Club Road

Turn right onto East Peak Boulevard

0.5 mi · 40 sec · East Peak Boulevard

Keep slight left to continue on OK 165 North: Tahlequah

0.5 mi · 37 sec · OK 165 North: Tahlequah

Merge slight right onto Muskogee Turnpike

37 mi · 35 min · Muskogee Turnpike

Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway

3.4 mi · 3 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway

Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

381 ft · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

Continue on Broken Arrow Expressway

11 mi · 13 min · Broken Arrow Expressway

Take the exit slight right toward Denver Avenue, Cheyenne Avenue

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Denver Avenue, Cheyenne Avenue

Turn straight onto West 12th Street

0.1 mi · 31 sec · West 12th Street

Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West

0.7 mi · 2 min · South Boulder Avenue West

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 36.4 miles from Warner, OK, or about 35m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 72.7 miles or 1h 11m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 36.4 miles or 35m 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 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tulsa, OK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Warner, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Warner, OK

This is one driving day of about 72.7 miles and 1h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Warner, OK.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

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

Bartlesville, OK

36 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Tulsa, 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 Tulsa, OK.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.4 mi from Warner, OK

Bartlesville, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 72.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bartlesville, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.4 miles from Warner, 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 & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.79	$10.84	$21.68
midgrade	$4.26	$12.19	$24.38
premium	$4.63	$13.24	$26.48
diesel	$5.42	$15.50	$31.00

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 25.4 kg one way.

Travel Intel

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Warner, OK

Late night in Warner on Saturday

Local time

2:55 AM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Tulsa, OK

Late night in Tulsa on Saturday

Local time

2:55 AM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof 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

5 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 11m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Warner, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 72.7 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East 133rd Street South, South 45th Street East, East 73rd Street South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 36.4 miles from Warner, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.84 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.