Oklahoma road trips
Best Road Trips in Oklahoma
20 popular Oklahoma drives with distance, driving time, EV-friendliness and gas cost at the state's estimated $2.90/gal.
Editor's picks
Top Oklahoma Drives Right Now
Curated short-distance Oklahoma routes — the most popular, lowest-cost picks.
Our Oklahoma road trip ranking method
Routes are ranked by traveler popularity between Oklahoma metros and major destinations, with distance, driving time and current $2.90/gal fuel cost calculated for every drive.
- Distance: city-center to city-center with a 1.18× road-curvature factor.
- Fuel cost: 28 MPG baseline × $2.90/gal Oklahoma regular.
- Popularity: traveler-intent signals between major Oklahoma origins and destinations.
- EV practicality: regional DC fast-charging coverage flagged per route.
New York → Tulsa
The headline Oklahoma road trip — 1448 miles, about 23.4 hours of driving and roughly $150 in gas at $2.90/gal.
More top Oklahoma drives (19)
Miami → Oklahoma City
1447 mi · ~23.3 h · ~$150 gas
Open tripMiami → Tulsa
1389 mi · ~22.4 h · ~$144 gas
Open tripOrlando → Oklahoma City
1249 mi · ~20.1 h · ~$129 gas
Open tripOrlando → Tulsa
1180 mi · ~19.0 h · ~$122 gas
Open tripAtlanta → Oklahoma City
891 mi · ~14.4 h · ~$92 gas
Open tripAtlanta → Tulsa
799 mi · ~12.9 h · ~$83 gas
Open tripBirmingham → Oklahoma City
737 mi · ~11.9 h · ~$76 gas
Open tripHuntsville → Oklahoma City
731 mi · ~11.8 h · ~$76 gas
Open tripMontgomery → Tulsa
722 mi · ~11.6 h · ~$75 gas
Open tripChattanooga → Tulsa
713 mi · ~11.5 h · ~$74 gas
Open tripNashville → Oklahoma City
712 mi · ~11.5 h · ~$74 gas
Open tripMobile → Tulsa
700 mi · ~11.3 h · ~$73 gas
Open tripNew Orleans → Oklahoma City
681 mi · ~11.0 h · ~$71 gas
Open tripBirmingham → Tulsa
650 mi · ~10.5 h · ~$67 gas
Open tripNew Orleans → Tulsa
647 mi · ~10.4 h · ~$67 gas
Open tripHuntsville → Tulsa
635 mi · ~10.2 h · ~$66 gas
Open tripNashville → Tulsa
606 mi · ~9.8 h · ~$63 gas
Open tripMemphis → Oklahoma City
498 mi · ~8.0 h · ~$52 gas
Open tripMemphis → Tulsa
402 mi · ~6.5 h · ~$42 gas
Open tripBest driving cost routes in Oklahoma
Top Oklahoma road trips with gas, distance and driving time at the state's estimated $2.90/gal.
Cheapest Oklahoma road trips
Short, low-fuel-cost drives — great for a weekend trip from Oklahoma.
Long-distance road trips from Oklahoma
500+ mile drives for cross-country and multi-day road trip planning.
Drives in neighboring states
Cross-state routes near Oklahoma — Kansas, Arkansas, Missouri.
Gas prices in Oklahoma
Estimated regular at $2.90/gal · premium $3.55 · diesel $3.45.
Best vehicles for Oklahoma drivers
- Best hybridToyota Prius57 MPG
- Best EVLucid Air134 MPGe
- Best SUVNissan Rogue33 MPG
- Best truckFord Maverick26 MPG
Commute cost in Oklahoma
Daily driving cost estimates for major Oklahoma-area cities.
EV vs gas in Oklahoma
Compare driving cost of an EV vs a gas car for Oklahoma trips and commutes.
Neighboring state road trip hubs
FAQ
What's the best time of year for a Oklahoma road trip?
Spring and fall typically offer the most comfortable driving weather across most of Oklahoma. Coastal and southern routes are pleasant year-round; mountain routes are best between late spring and early fall.
How much does a Oklahoma road trip cost in fuel?
At Oklahoma's estimated $2.90/gal and 28 MPG, expect roughly $10.36 per 100 miles. Each route below includes a detailed estimate.
Is Oklahoma EV-friendly for road trips?
Yes — most popular Oklahoma routes have solid DC fast-charging coverage. Check our EV-friendly routes collection for the strongest picks.
How accurate are these distances?
Distances are calculated from city centers using a road-curvature factor of about 1.18 over straight-line distance. Real-world mileage varies by route choice and traffic.