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DeweyDewey, Oklahoma
Skip Dewey unless you are a Tom Mix fan or want a quiet half-day stop between Bartlesville and Tulsa. One hour is enough.
Dewey is a small town on the edge of Bartlesville, best known for the Tom Mix Museum and a restored 1890s hotel. Most travellers pass through on US-75 without stopping. If you are driving Green Country, a 30-minute stop at the museum is the only reason to turn off.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat), Dec–Feb (cold, some closures)
- Airport
- TUL
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Dewey911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Dewey, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyVery safe small town.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTUL Tulsa International Airport (About 45 min south via US-75).
- Getting aroundCar or foot.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a local diner$2–3
- Museum or sight ticketTom Mix Museum entry$5 (check)
- Budget bedMotel room in Bartlesville, a night, per roomUS$70
- Mid-range bedMotel room in Bartlesville, a night, per roomUS$100
- High-end bedMotel room in Bartlesville, a night, per roomUS$150
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$50 · Mid US$80 · High US$130
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TUL Tulsa International Airport (About 45 min south via US-75)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest May (10 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Dewey: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
5 rd
Feb
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
6 rd
Mar
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
8 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
6 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car or foot. No public transit. US-75 is the main road.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Bartlesville
goDoor to door: 10 min
5 min north on US-75
Frank Lloyd Wright's Price Tower and Woolaroc Museum.
Door to door: 40 min
30 min northwest via US-60
The Pioneer Woman Mercantile and Tallgrass Prairie Preserve.
Door to door: 1 h
45 min south on US-75
Philbrook Museum, Gathering Place, art deco architecture.
Door to door: 1 h 15 min
1 h northeast on US-75 and US-60
Coleman Theatre and Route 66 attractions.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Bartlesville
5 min north; more motels and chain hotels.
Dewey itself
Very limited; check for a B&B or the Dewey Hotel if open.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $50–80 excl. bed
- Mid
- $80–130 excl. bed
- High
- $130+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel room in Bartlesville1 × 1 night × US$100 | US$100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$80 | US$160 |
| Tom Mix Museum entry2 × US$5 · check | US$10 |
| Gas from Tulsa to Dewey and back1 × US$10 | US$10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$28 |
| Trip total≈ US$154 per person per day, bed included | US$308 |
2026 estimate in USD. Dewey is a stop, not a stay; budget for a meal and museum entry only.
Prices of common things
| Tom Mix Museum entry | $5 (check) |
| Coffee at a local diner | $2–3 |
| Lunch plate | $8–12 |
| Gas (per gallon) | $3–4 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Dewey Hotel hours and availability vary; call ahead or check the city website.
- Tom Mix Museum may have limited hours; verify before visiting.
- No gas stations or restaurants on the main drag after 8 PM.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tulsa Airport → Dewey: about $40–50 by taxi or rideshare, 45 min
- US-75 north to Bartlesville: 5 min, free
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- Howdy — Hello (how-dee)
- Thank you — Thank you (thank yew)
- Excuse me — Excuse me (ex-kyooz me)
- How much? — How much? (how much)
- Where's the restroom? — Where is the restroom? (wairz the rest-room)
English only; no translation needed.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Dewey. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (heat), Dec–Feb (cold, some closures) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Tom Mix Museum and Dewey Hotel with verified hours.
- Eat pages for the few local diners.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for US-75 corridor.
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