How far is Barnsdall, OK from Tulsa, OK?

The driving distance from Barnsdall, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 40.4 miles (65 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.36 mi
00h 45m
Flight
29.72 mi
47.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.72 mi
Kilometers
47.83 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.36 mi
Kilometers
64.96 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tulsa
Mon, May 4, 10:36 AM CDT
Return by in Barnsdall
Mon, May 4, 11:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barnsdall
2026-05-04T09:51
Arrive Tulsa
Mon, May 4, 10:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Barnsdall
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Skiatook
OK

City in Osage County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Barnsdall
18 mi
00h 22m
To Tulsa
22.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
83°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Street

    1696 ft · 48 sec · 5th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Spruce Avenue

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Spruce Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1 mi · 1 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    15.4 mi · 22 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward US 75 South: Downtown Tulsa

    971 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Chapelle Family Memorial Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Chapelle Family Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 244 East, US 412 East: Joplin

    137 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown

    823 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on East 1st Street South

    1.2 km · 3 min · East 1st Street South

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West

    113 m · 15 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spruce Avenue
33.6 mi · 83%
Chapelle Family Memorial Highway
0.89 mi · 2%
East 1st Street South
0.73 mi · 2%
5th Street
0.32 mi · 1%
US 75 South
0.18 mi
Downtown
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Spruce Avenue

Continue straight

15.4 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
29.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Skiatook
00h 22m from Barnsdall
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Barnsdall and Sunny near Tulsa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.4 miles (65 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Skiatook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Barnsdall and 22.3 miles from Tulsa.

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

The direct path is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.38 one way or $10.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Skiatook

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Skiatook, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Skiatook.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

24 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barnsdall and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 29.72 mi (47.83 km).

Barnsdall

#1 Barnsdall

City in Osage County, Oklahoma, United States

Population1,133
Coordinates36.5620200, -96.1616700
Altitude226
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: Main Street (-96.161668, 36.561808)
End: South Boulder Avenue (-95.992775, 36.153952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.39 L · about $5.38
Round trip
$10.76
2.84 gal · 10.78 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.38 $10.76
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.05 $12.10
Premium $4.63 $6.57 $13.14
Diesel $5.42 $7.69 $15.38

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 Oklahoma · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Barnsdall and Tulsa. The current time is 09:51:42.

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.