How far is Ava, MO from Tulsa, OK?

The driving distance from Ava, MO to Tulsa, OK is about 237.9 miles (382.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193 miles (310.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
237.88 mi
04h 24m
Flight
192.99 mi
310.58 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.99 mi
Kilometers
310.58 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.88 mi
Kilometers
382.83 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tulsa
Mon, Aug 3, 8:32 PM CDT
Return by in Ava
Tue, Aug 4, 12:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ava
2026-08-03T16:07
Arrive Tulsa
Mon, Aug 3, 8:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ava
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fidelity
MO

Village in the United States

From Ava
118.8 mi
02h 12m
To Tulsa
119.1 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Aug 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NE
Destination
97°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Aug 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ava and Tulsa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ava and Tulsa.

  1. 1

    Start on South Jefferson Street

    52 m · 5 sec · South Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Lincoln Avenue

    77 m · 13 sec · West Lincoln Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Lister Street

    72 m · 13 sec · South Lister Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Washington Avenue

    80 m · 14 sec · West Washington Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Jefferson Street

    3213 ft · 1 min · North Jefferson Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Springfield Road

    23 m · 2 sec · Springfield Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Springfield Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Springfield Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    12.4 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward US 60 West: Springfield

    1282 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    51.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 44 West: Joplin

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Captain Aaron J Eidem Memorial Highway

    57.9 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Captain Aaron J Eidem Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on George Washington Carver Memorial Highway

    10.6 mi · 11 min · George Washington Carver Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Will Rogers Turnpike

    87.6 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Will Rogers Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward 1st Street, Downtown

    1417 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on East 1st Street South

    1.2 km · 3 min · East 1st Street South

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West

    113 m · 15 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ava and Tulsa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Will Rogers Turnpike
87.6 mi · 37%
Captain Aaron J Eidem Memorial Highway
57.9 mi · 24%
US 60 West
51.8 mi · 22%
George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
10.6 mi · 4%
I 44 West
5.96 mi · 3%
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
4.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Will Rogers Turnpike

Continue on Will Rogers Turnpike

87.6 mi · 01h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.9 mi
193 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fidelity
02h 12m from Ava
Leave By
8:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ava and Sunny near Tulsa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ava to Tulsa?

The road trip is about 237.9 miles (382.8 km) and usually takes 04h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fidelity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.8 miles from Ava and 119.1 miles from Tulsa.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 193 miles (310.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.64 one way or $63.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ava and Sunny near Tulsa.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ava and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 192.99 mi (310.58 km).

Ava

#1 Ava

City in Myanmar

Population2,905
Coordinates36.9520000, -92.6604500
Altitude391
CountryUnited States
Tulsa

#2 Tulsa

The second most populous city in Oklahoma and the center of the Tulsa metropolitan area.

Population403,166
Coordinates36.1539800, -95.9927700
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Ava (-92.66045, 36.952)
End: Tulsa (-95.99277, 36.15398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 383 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.39 gal
31.77 L · about $31.64
Round trip
$63.28
16.78 gal · 63.54 L
Estimated CO2
74.6 kg one way
Round trip: 149.1 kg / 329 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.64 $63.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.68 $71.37
Premium $4.65 $39.05 $78.09
Diesel $5.30 $44.50 $89.00

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · Aug 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Ava and Tulsa. The current time is 16:07:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.