How far is Bartlesville, OK from Tahlequah, OK?
The driving distance from Bartlesville, OK to Tahlequah, OK is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bartlesville and Tahlequah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bartlesville and Tahlequah.
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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
18 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight left toward OK 11 East: Tulsa International Airport
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 244 East, US 412 East: Joplin
3223 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
1.2 km · 50 sec · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South
1940 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
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Continue on Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway
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Take the exit right toward OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Muskogee
890 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Broken Arrow Expressway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Broken Arrow Expressway
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Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
115 m · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway
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Continue on Muskogee Turnpike
33.4 mi · 32 min · Muskogee Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East: Fort Gibson, Tahlequah
1058 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Shawnee Bypass
7.6 mi · 10 min · East Shawnee Bypass
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
2609 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Muskogee Avenue
36 m · 2 sec · South Muskogee Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Muskogee Avenue
4.1 mi · 8 min · South Muskogee Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Muskogee Avenue;ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bartlesville and Tahlequah.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Muskogee Turnpike
Continue on Muskogee Turnpike
33.4 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Bartlesville and Sunny near Tahlequah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bartlesville to Tahlequah?
The road trip is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Broken Arrow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Bartlesville and 58.3 miles from Tahlequah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 1:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.60 one way or $31.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bartlesville and Sunny near Tahlequah.
Stop Ideas Near Broken Arrow
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
OTC/City Hall Parking Garage
Tulsa City Hall
Catoosa City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Broken Arrow.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bartlesville and Tahlequah. Straight-line distance: 80.44 mi (129.45 km).
#1 Bartlesville
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 36,605 |
| Coordinates | 36.7473100, -95.9808200 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tahlequah
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 16,998 |
| Coordinates | 35.9153700, -94.9699600 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tahlequah (-94.96996, 35.91537)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.60 | $31.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.55 | $35.09 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.06 | $38.11 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $22.31 | $44.62 |
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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