Road trip cost
At just 115 miles, the drive from Oklahoma City, OK to Tulsa, OK is a quick 1 hr 54 min trip — easy to do in a single morning or afternoon. Most drivers spend less than a tank of gas, making it one of the cheapest ways to travel between these two cities.
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Drive intensity
Doable in a single day.
Pre-filled with the Oklahoma City → Tulsa distance.
Estimated Trip Cost
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Total miles: 115 (one way).
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Estimated one-way fuel cost at $3.45/gal (US average). Adjust for your local price.
Assuming a 28 MPG sedan over the 115-mile route.
$12.94
one way · ~4.1 gal
$14.17
one way · ~4.1 gal
$15.81
one way · ~4.1 gal
At ~115 miles, a full tank in a typical sedan (~350-mile range) covers this drive end-to-end. Top up before you leave and you're set.
A modern EV with 230+ miles of real-world highway range can make this drive on a single charge. Start at 100% and you'll arrive with margin.
Route personality
Easy day tripOklahoma City, OK
Tulsa, OK
Year-round
No major seasonal hazards on this corridor — spring and fall stay the most comfortable.
Driving is almost always cheaper here — short flights cost more than fuel once you factor in airport parking, bags and a rental car.
A one-way drive uses about $14 in gas (28 MPG, $3.45/gal). A typical short domestic flight costs $80–$220 per person plus $30–$60/day for airport parking and any baggage fees.
Any time of year works — avoid local rush hours and you're set.
Expect tolls on most of this route — budget $10–$40 each way and pick up a transponder if you drive it often.
Any vehicle works — short enough that fuel economy barely matters.
Low — one driver can comfortably handle this with a single break.
Most drivers complete this route in a single day. Leave early to avoid arriving tired in evening traffic.
This 115-mile route between Oklahoma City, OK and Tulsa, OK is a popular drive in the region. Expect roughly 1 hr 54 min behind the wheel under normal traffic conditions.
The drive is about 115 miles and takes roughly 1 hr 54 min under normal traffic. Add buffer for stops, construction, and rush hour around either city.
In a 28 MPG sedan, expect about 4.1 gallons one way. A 22 MPG SUV would use roughly 5.2 gallons.
At the US average of $3.45/gal, a 28 MPG vehicle costs about $14.17 one way. Round trip roughly doubles that. Use the calculator above for your exact MPG and local gas price.
A typical gas sedan needs about 0 fuel stops one way. A modern EV with ~230 miles of highway range needs about 0 DC fast-charges.
Driving is almost always cheaper here — short flights cost more than fuel once you factor in airport parking, bags and a rental car.
Any time of year works — avoid local rush hours and you're set.
Estimated 115-mile fuel cost for each pick at average US prices. Tap any vehicle for a full cost breakdown.
Cheapest to drive
57 MPG · hybrid
~$7
est. one-way fuel cost
See full breakdownBest EV
134 MPGe · ev
~$5
est. one-way charging cost
See full breakdownBest sedan
37 MPG · sedan
~$11
est. one-way fuel cost
See full breakdownBest SUV for comfort
33 MPG · suv
~$12
est. one-way fuel cost
See full breakdownBest truck for cargo
26 MPG · truck
~$15
est. one-way fuel cost
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115 mi · 1.9 h
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