Origin
Weatherford, OK
Morning in Weatherford on Monday
Local time
8:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Weatherford, OK to Tulsa, OK
Drive Time
2h 34m
Distance
176.8 mi
285 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 25m
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6 AM
2h 35m
8 AM
2h 56m
10 AM
2h 42m
12 PM
2h 40m
3 PM
2h 43m
5 PM
2h 55m
8 PM
2h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weatherford, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Weatherford, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 176.8 miles and takes about 2h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Main Street, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, Cornwell Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.85 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
88.4 miles from Weatherford, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 34m drive with frequent turns across 176.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Weatherford, OK to Tulsa, OK is easy. At 2h 34m 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 Weatherford, OK to Tulsa, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cornwell Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Czech Hall Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest 10th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 344 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| John Kilpatrick Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weatherford, OK and Tulsa, OK.
1
Start on North Custer Street
49 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Custer Street
2
Turn left onto East Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
3
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
4
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
5
Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
54 mi
·
54 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
6
Take the exit slight right toward Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall Road
7
Keep slight left
118 ft
·
10 sec
8
Turn left onto North Czech Hall Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Czech Hall Road
9
Turn right onto Northwest 10th Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest 10th Street
10
Continue on Northwest 10th Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Northwest 10th Street
11
Take the ramp left toward I 344 East
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 344 East
12
Merge slight left onto John Kilpatrick Turnpike
24 mi
·
25 min
·
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
13
Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
14
Continue on Skelly Bypass
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Skelly Bypass
15
Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
16
Take the exit slight right toward 7th Street, Downtown
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
7th Street, Downtown
17
Turn left onto South Lawton Avenue West
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Lawton Avenue West
18
Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Heavy Traffic Way South
19
Continue on West 2nd Street South
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West 2nd Street South
20
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue
387 ft
·
21 sec
·
South Frisco Avenue
21
Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West 3rd Street South
22
Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
390 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Boulder Avenue West
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 88.4 miles from Weatherford, OK, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
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 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.4 miles or 1h 17m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tulsa, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Weatherford, 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 Weatherford, OK
This is one driving day of about 176.8 miles and 2h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Weatherford, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 88.4 mi from Weatherford, OK · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 88.4 miles from Weatherford, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tulsa, OK
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.85 one way
$53.71 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $29.60 | $59.21 |
| premium | $4.80 | $33.38 | $66.75 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $39.28 | $78.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53 | 0 | $18.56 | $8.49 |
| Efficient EV | 44.2 | 0 | $15.47 | $7.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.7 | 0 | $24.75 | $11.32 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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 Monday
Local time
8:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°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
5 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
2h 34m 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 Weatherford, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 176.8 miles and takes about 2h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Main Street, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, Cornwell Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.4 miles from Weatherford, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.85 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Weatherford, OK to Tulsa, OK is easy. At 2h 34m 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 Weatherford, OK to Tulsa, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Weatherford, OK to Tulsa, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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