Oklahoma's toll roads are an advanced, controlled-access interchange. The freeway system is equipped with everything you need to move different types of vehicles comfortably. Most roads have at least four lanes. One exception is the Chickasaw Highway with two lanes.

All toll roads in Oklahoma City connect Oklahoma City to important points such as Tulsa, Wichita, Lawson, and Missouri. Several highways are the most popular with drivers.

Turner Turnpike

Turner Highway opened in 1953 and is the oldest of the state's 10 roads. It is named for Governor Roy J. Turner, who initiated the construction of a toll road to connect Oklahoma's two largest cities.

Brief characteristics

The speed limit on the highway is 75 miles per hour, which allows you to drive from Tulsa to downtown Oklahoma City in less than 90 minutes. The highway also has interchanges near the following Oklahoma cities: Wellston, Chandler, Stroud, Bristow. K-Tag owners and NTTA users can use the Turnpike at a discount. The E-ZPass system is not accepted.

Will Rogers Turnpike

The Oklahoma Toll Road opened in 1957 and is named for Will Rogers, an American cowboy and vaudeville performer called Oklahoma's "favorite son."

Brief characteristics

We recommend stopping at the famous Will Rogers Arch on the freeway, where there is a 29,135-square-foot service point with McDonald's and other services. Through the windows overlooking the highway, you can see the traffic below the restaurant.

H. E. Bailey Turnpike

The Oklahoma H. E. Bailey Turnpike toll road opened in 1964. It provides access to Cameron University in Lawton.

Brief characteristics

The mainline has an 8.2-mile branch that provides a shorter route when traveling from Lawton to Norman, Oklahoma.

Electronic PIKEPASS or PPass systems are used for payment. Other passes accepted in Oklahoma are TxTag, K-Tag, TollTag, E-ZTag, and NationalPass. There is also cash payment, but you can't get a bill by the number. Therefore, it is recommended that you research Oklahoma toll roads on a map in advance to prepare the right amount.

Payment methods

Beginning in 2021, toll booths on some highways have been closed and replaced by a new non-cash payment by mail system known as PlatePay. Instead of a toll deduction, drivers are mailed a bill for payment, which is reimbursed through an online portal or by check.

The fare is on average 75% higher than other systems because more costs are required. The Oklahoma Highway Authority plans to implement cashless payment through PlatePay on all roads by 2025. To find out if Oklahoma has toll roads, we recommend using special apps or the official website.

A popular electronic fare collection system is Pikepass, launched in 1991. It is an alternative to paying cash tolls. Most drivers immediately deposit $40 tolls into their account, which are gradually deducted while using Oklahoma toll roads. Using Pikepass saves 5%.

How do I avoid missing a payment?

To control the payment, as well as to make it automatically when traveling on toll roads, it is recommended to install the app Uproad. It works on any smartphone or gadget, allows you to recharge your account and forget about late fees. The app applies to the following Oklahoma toll roads:

• John Kilpatrick Turnpike;
• Turner Turnpike;
• Will Rogers Turnpike;
• Cherokee Turnpike;
• Chickasaw Turnpike;
• Cimarron Turnpike;
• Creek Turnpike;
• HE Bailey Turnpike;
• Indian Nation Turnpike;
• Muskogee Turnpike.

The Uproad app is a guarantee of honest and transparent rates. The driver only needs to download it, create a personal account and top up his account. A notification will appear before the charge is made. In addition, there is a handy map of Oklahoma toll roads, an online calculator to help during the trip.