How far is Bartlesville, OK from Elk City, OK?
The driving distance from Bartlesville, OK to Elk City, OK is about 261.8 miles (421.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.3 miles (341.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bartlesville and Elk City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bartlesville and Elk City.
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Start on the route
7 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
20 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Southwest Jennings Avenue
38 m · 14 sec · Southwest Jennings Avenue
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Turn left onto West Adams Boulevard
801 ft · 27 sec · West Adams Boulevard
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Continue on Southeast Adams Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Southeast Adams Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 60 East, US 75 South: Nowata, Tulsa
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Ira Lee Henderson Memorial Highway
12.6 mi · 14 min · Ira Lee Henderson Memorial Highway
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Continue on US 75 South: Tulsa
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on US 75 South: Tulsa
21.6 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Oklahoma City
1693 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Skelly Bypass
1.2 km · 56 sec · Skelly Bypass
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Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.6 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
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Continue on John Kilpatrick Turnpike
23.5 mi · 25 min · John Kilpatrick Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 10th Street
1481 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Northwest 10th Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest 10th Street
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Take the ramp left
1655 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
54.8 mi · 56 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
24.1 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Great Western Cattle Trail
10.6 mi · 11 min · Great Western Cattle Trail
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward East 7th Street
1593 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto North Eastern Avenue
74 m · 12 sec · North Eastern Avenue
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East 3rd Street
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Turn right
30 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bartlesville and Elk City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.6 mi · 01h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bartlesville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Elk City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bartlesville to Elk City?
The road trip is about 261.8 miles (421.4 km) and usually takes 04h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Arcadia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.8 miles from Bartlesville and 131 miles from Elk City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.3 miles (341.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.45 one way or $70.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bartlesville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Elk City.
Stop Ideas Near Arcadia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arcadia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bartlesville and Elk City. Straight-line distance: 212.25 mi (341.58 km).
#1 Bartlesville
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 36,605 |
| Coordinates | 36.7473100, -95.9808200 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elk City
City in Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 11,577 |
| Coordinates | 35.4119900, -99.4042600 |
| Altitude | 585 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elk City (-99.40426, 35.41199)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 421 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $35.45 | $70.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $39.86 | $79.73 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $43.29 | $86.58 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $50.68 | $101.37 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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