Oklahoma Turnpike Tolls Increase In 2025; Here's What To Know

Beginning on Jan. 1, 2025, all tolls on Oklahoma turnpikes go up an average of 15 percent.

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority voted in December to increase the tolls, which will help fund ACCESS Oklahoma Turnpike plan that is already $3 billion over budget.

Rates are expected to go up another six percent every two years starting in 2027.

OTA Executive Director Joe Echelle shared details about the reasons for the increases, their impact, and the goals of the Access Oklahoma program.

Why is the OTA increasing tolls?

OTA said the extra revenue will fund projects under the ACCESS Oklahoma Turnpike Plan, which is now estimated to cost over $8 billion which is roughly $3 billion more than initially planned.

"The Turnpike Authority is only funded through tolls," Echelle explained. "We don't receive any state tax dollars or motor fuel tax for funding. So when the Turnpike Authority takes on a major program like Access Oklahoma, enhancing our network and adding reliever routes, the only way to pay the bonds is through a revenue increase."

How much are toll prices on Oklahoma turnpikes increasing in 2025?

1. Beginning on Jan. 1, 2025, toll prices on Oklahoma turnpikes will increase by 15%.
2. For Pikepass users, that means an increase of $4.50 to $5.40 on the Turner Turnpike from Oklahoma City to Tulsa, $4.10 to $4.92 on the Will Rogers from SH266 to the state line, and $3.30 to $3.80 on the Muskogee Turnpike form I-40 to Tulsa, according to the OTA.
3. Rates will be higher for Platepay users.

Related:

1. OTA Executive Director Explains Rate Increases, PlatePay, & Future Turnpike Projects
2. Drivers React To Toll Rate Increase On Oklahoma Turnpikes Beginning In 2025
3. OTA Increases ACCESS Oklahoma Cost Projection By $3 Billion
4. Oklahoma Turnpike Leaders Explain 2025 Toll Hike

When would the toll price increase on Oklahoma turnpikes begin?

1. January 1, 2025: Toll rates will increase by 15% systemwide.
2. January 1, 2027, and every two years thereafter: Automatic 6% increases to adjust for inflation.
3. Vehicle classifications will change from an axle-based system to three categories: small, medium, and large vehicles.

Will the rate changes impact PIKEPASS and Non-PIKEPASS Users?

1. Toll rates will apply to both PIKEPASS users (electronic toll collection) and Non-PIKEPASS users.
2. Per the OTA, rates will be higher for Platepay users.

Why the Toll Increase?

1. To generate revenue needed for improvements and meet financial obligations under the Enabling Act and Trust Agreement.

OTA said this increase would help it maintain and expand the turnpike system efficiently while balancing financial sustainability and user accessibility.

For detailed toll schedules, CLICK HERE. You can watch the OTA meeting from Dec. 10, 2024 HERE.