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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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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.
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Start on South Jefferson Street
52 m · 5 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto West Lincoln Avenue
77 m · 13 sec · West Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto South Lister Street
72 m · 13 sec · South Lister Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Avenue
80 m · 14 sec · West Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto North Jefferson Street
3213 ft · 1 min · North Jefferson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Springfield Road
23 m · 2 sec · Springfield Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Springfield Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Springfield Road
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Turn right
12.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the ramp left toward US 60 West: Springfield
1282 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
51.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 44 West: Joplin
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Captain Aaron J Eidem Memorial Highway
57.9 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Captain Aaron J Eidem Memorial Highway
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Continue on George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
10.6 mi · 11 min · George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
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Continue on Will Rogers Turnpike
87.6 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Will Rogers Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
9 mi · 10 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward 1st Street, Downtown
1417 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on East 1st Street South
1.2 km · 3 min · East 1st Street South
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Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
113 m · 15 sec · South Boulder Avenue West
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Ava
City in Myanmar
| Population | 2,905 |
| Coordinates | 36.9520000, -92.6604500 |
| Altitude | 391 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tulsa
The second most populous city in Oklahoma and the center of the Tulsa metropolitan area.
| Population | 403,166 |
| Coordinates | 36.1539800, -95.9927700 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tulsa (-95.99277, 36.15398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 383 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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