How far is Tulsa, OK from Bristow, OK?
The driving distance from Tulsa, OK to Bristow, OK is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tulsa and Bristow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa and Bristow.
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Start on South Boulder Avenue West
1532 ft · 1 min · South Boulder Avenue West
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Turn right onto West 6th Street
1958 ft · 1 min · West 6th Street
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Continue on West 7th Street
1486 ft · 55 sec · West 7th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 244 West, US 75 South
973 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
2.3 mi · 3 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
25.1 mi · 24 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 48, OK 66: Bristow, Keystone Lake
1 km · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tulsa and Bristow.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
25.1 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tulsa and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bristow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tulsa to Bristow?
The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sapulpa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Tulsa and 16.8 miles from Bristow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.51 one way or $9.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tulsa and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bristow.
Stop Ideas Near Sapulpa
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 Sapulpa.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Guthrie, OK
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tulsa and Bristow. Straight-line distance: 31.55 mi (50.77 km).
#1 Tulsa
The second most populous city in Oklahoma and the center of the Tulsa metropolitan area.
| Population | 403,166 |
| Coordinates | 36.1539800, -95.9927700 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bristow
City in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America
| Population | 4,179 |
| Coordinates | 35.8306300, -96.3911200 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bristow (-96.39112, 35.83063)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.51 | $9.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.07 | $10.14 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.50 | $11.01 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.44 | $12.89 |
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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