How far is Tahlequah, OK from Bartlesville, OK?
The driving distance from Tahlequah, OK to Bartlesville, OK is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tahlequah and Bartlesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tahlequah and Bartlesville.
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Start on North Muskogee Avenue;ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ
5.7 mi · 10 min · North Muskogee Avenue;ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ
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Continue straight
717 ft · 11 sec
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4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 51 sec
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 165 North: Port of Muskogee, Tulsa, USS Batfish
2284 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike
33.5 mi · 32 min · Muskogee Turnpike
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Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway
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Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
116 m · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Broken Arrow Expressway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Broken Arrow Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North: Owasso
1738 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 244, US 412: Joplin, Oklahoma City
567 ft · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 244 West, US 412 West: Oklahoma City
2919 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
3242 ft · 42 sec · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 11 West: Tulsa International Airport
2968 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on Private First Class Albert E. Schwab, Medal of Honor Memorial Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Private First Class Albert E. Schwab, Medal of Honor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North, OK 11 West: Bartlesville
1859 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chapelle Family Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 3 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
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tahlequah 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.
Muskogee Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike
33.5 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 Tahlequah and Sunny near Bartlesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tahlequah to Bartlesville?
The road trip is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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 miles from Tahlequah and 58.1 miles from Bartlesville.
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 35.7 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 2:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.49 one way or $30.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tahlequah and Sunny near Bartlesville.
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 Tahlequah and Bartlesville. Straight-line distance: 80.44 mi (129.45 km).
#1 Tahlequah
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 16,998 |
| Coordinates | 35.9153700, -94.9699600 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| 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: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 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 26m |
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 | $15.49 | $30.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.42 | $34.84 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $18.92 | $37.83 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $22.15 | $44.29 |
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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