How far is Elk City, OK from Bartlesville, OK?
The driving distance from Elk City, OK to Bartlesville, OK is about 262.4 miles (422.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.3 miles (341.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 05m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elk City and Bartlesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk City and Bartlesville.
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Start on the route
30 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · East 3rd Street
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Take the exit straight toward J. Cooper West Memorial Highway
1673 ft · 25 sec · J. Cooper West Memorial Highway
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Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Great Western Cattle Trail
10.7 mi · 11 min · Great Western Cattle Trail
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
24.2 mi · 25 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
54.5 mi · 55 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall Road
1677 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
36 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto North Czech Hall Road
1214 ft · 30 sec · North Czech Hall Road
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Turn right onto Northwest 10th Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Northwest 10th Street
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Continue on Northwest 10th Street
561 ft · 17 sec · Northwest 10th Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 344 East
1861 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Kilpatrick Turnpike
23.5 mi · 25 min · John Kilpatrick Turnpike
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Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.1 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
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Continue on Skelly Bypass
1.2 mi · 2 min · Skelly Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 75: Bartlesville, Okmulgee
585 ft · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: Bartlesville
2194 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right onto Chapelle Family Memorial Highway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Chapelle Family Memorial Highway
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Continue on Cherokee Expressway
14.5 mi · 17 min · Cherokee Expressway
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Continue on US 75 North: Bartlesville
1.3 km · 57 sec
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Continue on US 75 North: Bartlesville
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Continue on US 75 North: Bartlesville
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue on US 75 North: Bartlesville
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue on US 75 North: Bartlesville
11.4 mi · 12 min
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Continue on Southeast Washington Boulevard
3 mi · 5 min · Southeast Washington Boulevard
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Turn left onto Price Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Price Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Silver Lake Road
10 m · 1 sec · Silver Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Silver Lake Road
2 mi · 4 min · Silver Lake Road
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Turn left onto Southeast Adams Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Southeast Adams Boulevard
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Continue on West Adams Boulevard
123 m · 15 sec · West Adams Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Keeler Avenue
53 m · 11 sec · South Keeler Avenue
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Turn left
20 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
117 m · 28 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 Elk City and Bartlesville.
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
86.1 mi · 01h 25m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Elk City and Mostly Sunny near Bartlesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elk City to Bartlesville?
The road trip is about 262.4 miles (422.3 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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 131.1 miles from Elk City and 131.3 miles from Bartlesville.
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 50.1 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 8:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.07 one way or $70.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Elk City and Mostly Sunny near Bartlesville.
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 Elk City and Bartlesville. Straight-line distance: 212.25 mi (341.58 km).
#1 Elk City
City in Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 11,577 |
| Coordinates | 35.4119900, -99.4042600 |
| Altitude | 585 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bartlesville
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 36,605 |
| Coordinates | 36.7473100, -95.9808200 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-95.980807, 36.747372)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 422 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 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 | $35.07 | $70.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $39.44 | $78.88 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $42.83 | $85.66 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $50.14 | $100.29 |
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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