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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Locust Grove
Skip as a destination: pass through on US-412 or OK-82 for a meal or gas, not an overnight stop. One hour is enough.
Locust Grove is a small town in Green Country, Oklahoma, with about 1,400 residents. It sits at the junction of US-412 (Cherokee Turnpike) and OK-82, making it a convenient pit stop between Tulsa and the Arkansas border. There are no major attractions, but the Ramada Limited offers a basic place to sleep if you're driving late. Most travellers will only need to stop for fuel or a quick bite.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat), Dec–Feb (occasional ice)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $0–30 (just a meal and gas) · Mid $80–120 (motel night plus meals) · High $150+ (motel, dining, extras) (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee (gas station or diner) | $2–4 |
| Burger and fries | $8–12 |
| Motel double room (Ramada Limited) | $70–120 |
| Gas (per gallon, regular) | $3–4 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TUL · Tulsa International Airport
- About 45 min drive west on US-412
Typical fares
- Tulsa → Locust Grove (US-412)
- about 45 min, toll ~$4
- Locust Grove → Miami, OK (OK-82)
- about 30 min, no toll
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car required. US-412 (Cherokee Turnpike, toll) runs east-west; OK-82 runs north-south. No public transport within town.
See and do
Known for
- Cherokee Turnpike junction
- Ramada Limited motel
- Gateway to Green Country
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | US-412 west, about 45 min | 45 min |
| Miami, Oklahoma | OK-82 north to US-60, about 30 min | 30 min |
| Pawhuska | OK-82 north then OK-11 west, about 40 min | 40 min |
| Sallisaw | US-412 east then US-59 south, about 50 min | 50 min |
Sleep
- Locust Grove proper
- Only one motel on record (Ramada Limited); book ahead in summer.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Howdyhow-dee |
| Thank you | Thanksthanks |
| How much is it? | How much?how much |
| Where is the restroom? | Where's the restroom?where's the restroom |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Cherokee Turnpike is a toll road; carry cash or a Pikepass.
- Last food options close by 21:00; check ahead.
- No Uber or taxi service confirmed; have a full tank.
Very low crime. Main risk is highway driving on the turnpike; watch for deer at dusk.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Locust Grove yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Cherokee Turnpike junction
- Ramada Limited motel
- Gateway to Green Country
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Locust Grove, revision 4104340 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4104340
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Locust Grove
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Nearest US consulate is in Oklahoma City (check); embassies in Washington, DC.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/locust-grove). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.