How far is Bartlesville, OK from Tecumseh, OK?

The driving distance from Bartlesville, OK to Tecumseh, OK is about 145.9 miles (234.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
145.89 mi
02h 48m
Flight
115.95 mi
186.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.95 mi
Kilometers
186.61 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.89 mi
Kilometers
234.79 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tecumseh
Wed, May 13, 9:45 PM CDT
Return by in Bartlesville
Thu, May 14, 12:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bartlesville
2026-05-13T18:56
Arrive Tecumseh
Wed, May 13, 9:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:52 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
Bristow
OK

City in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Bartlesville
73 mi
01h 24m
To Tecumseh
72.9 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    42.3 mi · 41 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 377, OK 99: Stroud, Drumright

    3110 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North 8th Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · North 8th Avenue

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on South 8th Avenue

    3.3 mi · 4 min · South 8th Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on North Jim Thorpe Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 4 min · North Jim Thorpe Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    14.1 mi · 16 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on North Milt Phillips Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · North Milt Phillips Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Wrangler Boulevard West

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Wrangler Boulevard West

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    1050 ft · 26 sec · North Broadway Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
42.3 mi · 29%
Veterans Memorial Highway
27.2 mi · 19%
US 75 South
23.7 mi · 16%
Wrangler Boulevard West
15.2 mi · 10%
Ira Lee Henderson Memorial Highway
12.6 mi · 9%
US 60 East
5.06 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

42.3 mi · 00h 41m

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
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
115.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bristow
01h 24m from Bartlesville
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bartlesville and Sunny near Tecumseh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.9 miles (234.8 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Bristow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73 miles from Bartlesville and 72.9 miles from Tecumseh.

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

The direct path is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.50 one way or $39.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bartlesville and Sunny near Tecumseh.

Stop Ideas Near Bristow

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bristow, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

51 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

94 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

109 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Norman

117 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bartlesville and Tecumseh. Straight-line distance: 115.95 mi (186.61 km).

Bartlesville

#1 Bartlesville

City in Oklahoma

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

#2 Tecumseh

City in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population6,641
Coordinates35.2578500, -96.9366900
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Start: Bartlesville (-95.98082, 36.74731)
End: Tecumseh (-96.93669, 35.25785)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.15 gal
19.49 L · about $19.50
Round trip
$39.01
10.3 gal · 38.98 L
Estimated CO2
45.8 kg one way
Round trip: 91.5 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.50 $39.01
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.93 $43.87
Premium $4.63 $23.82 $47.64
Diesel $5.42 $27.89 $55.77

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bartlesville and Tecumseh. The current time is 18:56:16.

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.