How far is Bartlesville, OK from Cushing, OK?

The driving distance from Bartlesville, OK to Cushing, OK is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
95.36 mi
01h 58m
Flight
68.46 mi
110.18 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.46 mi
Kilometers
110.18 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.36 mi
Kilometers
153.47 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cushing
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM CDT
Return by in Bartlesville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bartlesville
2026-04-23T04:05
Arrive Cushing
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bartlesville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tulsa
OK

The second most populous city in Oklahoma and the center of the Tulsa metropolitan area.

From Bartlesville
47.7 mi
00h 59m
To Cushing
47.7 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bartlesville and Cushing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bartlesville and Cushing.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    20 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southwest Jennings Avenue

    38 m · 14 sec · Southwest Jennings Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Adams Boulevard

    801 ft · 27 sec · West Adams Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Southeast Adams Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Southeast Adams Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 60 East, US 75 South: Nowata, Tulsa

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Ira Lee Henderson Memorial Highway

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Ira Lee Henderson Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on US 75 South: Tulsa

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on US 75 South: Tulsa

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Oklahoma City

    1693 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Skelly Bypass

    1.2 km · 56 sec · Skelly Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    10.8 mi · 10 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 33, OK 66: Kellyville, Drumright

    1059 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on OK 33 West: Drumright

    33 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    30 mi · 37 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East North Street

    2563 ft · 49 sec · East North Street

  21. 21

    Continue on East Main Street

    1944 ft · 37 sec · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East North Street

    2319 ft · 49 sec · East North Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Hough Avenue

    64 m · 6 sec · North Hough Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    43 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bartlesville and Cushing.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 75 South
23.7 mi · 25%
Ira Lee Henderson Memorial Highway
12.6 mi · 13%
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
10.8 mi · 11%
US 60 East
5.06 mi · 5%
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
3.42 mi · 4%
Martin Luther King
3.42 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

30 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
68.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tulsa
00h 59m from Bartlesville
Leave By
2:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bartlesville and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cushing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bartlesville to Cushing?

The road trip is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km) and usually takes 01h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tulsa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.7 miles from Bartlesville and 47.7 miles from Cushing.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.76 one way or $25.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bartlesville and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cushing.

Stop Ideas Near Tulsa

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Tulsa and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 2.4 mi away

OTC/City Hall Parking Garage

Tulsa , OK
223 E 1st St, Tulsa, OK 74103
Rating 2.0/5 2 reviews Parking garage
Tulsa City Hall
Meeting point 2.3 mi away

Tulsa City Hall

Tulsa , OK
175 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103
Rating 4.0/5 51 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tulsa.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

1 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bartlesville and Cushing. Straight-line distance: 68.46 mi (110.18 km).

Bartlesville

#1 Bartlesville

City in Oklahoma

Population36,605
Coordinates36.7473100, -95.9808200
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Cushing

#2 Cushing

Town in Oklahoma

Population7,582
Coordinates35.9850600, -96.7669700
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Bartlesville (-95.98082, 36.74731)
End: Cushing (-96.76697, 35.98506)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.37 gal
12.74 L · about $12.76
Round trip
$25.52
6.74 gal · 25.48 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.9 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.76 $25.52
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.35 $28.71
Premium $4.63 $15.59 $31.17
Diesel $5.42 $18.25 $36.50

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bartlesville and Cushing. The current time is 04:05:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.