How far is Blackwell, OK from Tulsa, OK?

Here are the driving distances between Blackwell, OK and Tulsa, OK:

  • Taking I-35 N, the most direct highway route, it is approximately 46 miles (74 km) from Blackwell to Tulsa. This drive takes around 50 minutes in normal traffic.
  • Driving on US-60 E through Ponca City is a slightly longer route at 54 miles (87 km). This way takes around 1 hour to drive.
  • Taking more backroad routes like OK-11 N and OK-99 N adds even more distance, approximately 62 miles (100 km) and 1 hour 15 minutes drive time.
  • As the crow flies, the straight line distance between Blackwell and Tulsa is about 35 miles (56 km).

So in summary, the typical driving distance by highways between Blackwell and Tulsa is 46-54 miles, taking around 50 minutes to 1 hour in regular traffic. The shortest direct distance is about 35 miles as the crow flies. Backroads can add 10-20 extra miles to the total drive.

Fastest route

The driving distance between Blackwell, Oklahoma and Tulsa, Oklahoma is 84.59 miles (136.18 kilometers) via US-412 E. The drive time is about 1 hour and 24 minutes.

Here are the steps for the most direct route:

  1. Head northeast on Main St/US-75 N/W Main St toward N Elm St.
  2. Turn left at the 1st cross street onto N Elm St.
  3. Turn left onto W 1st St.
  4. Turn right onto US-75 N.
  5. Keep right at the fork to continue toward US-412 E, follow signs for I-44 E/Joplin.
  6. Take exit 15 for US-177 N toward Ponca City/Stillwater.
  7. Turn left onto US-177 N.
  8. Turn left toward S 7th St.
  9. Continue onto S 7th St.
  10. Turn left onto US-177 N/US-60 W/US-77 S/E Harding RdContinue to follow US-177 N/US-60 W/US-77 S.

If you want to meet halfway between Blackwell and Tulsa, Oklahoma, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 36.224880 and -96.869110, or 36º 13' 29.568" N, 96º 52' 8.700" W. This location is 55.25 miles away from Blackwell and Tulsa and it would take approximately 52 minutes to reach the halfway point from both locations.

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
111.03 mi
01h 47m
Flight
84.59 mi
136.14 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.59 mi
Kilometers
136.14 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.03 mi
Kilometers
178.69 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tulsa
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM CDT
Return by in Blackwell
Thu, Apr 23, 5:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blackwell
2026-04-23T02:15
Arrive Tulsa
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blackwell
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Glencoe
OK

City in Payne County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Blackwell
58.4 mi
00h 53m
To Tulsa
52.6 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 23 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    2571 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Doolin Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · West Doolin Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    28.3 mi · 28 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 412 East: Tulsa

    973 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 15 min · Cimarron Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City

    671 ft · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1074 ft · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike

    44.1 mi · 42 min · Cimarron Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on Keystone Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Keystone Expressway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Keystone Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Sand Springs Expressway

    14.1 mi · 16 min · Sand Springs Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Quanah Avenue

    1116 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Quanah Avenue

    138 m · 21 sec · North Quanah Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Archer Street North

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Archer Street North

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Boulder Avenue West

    1169 ft · 43 sec · North Boulder Avenue West

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blackwell 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cimarron Turnpike
58.7 mi · 53%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
28.3 mi · 25%
Sand Springs Expressway
14.1 mi · 13%
Keystone Expressway
8.65 mi · 8%
West Doolin Avenue
3.41 mi · 3%
Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
1.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Cimarron Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike

44.1 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
84.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glencoe
00h 53m from Blackwell
Leave By
2:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blackwell and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tulsa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111 miles (178.7 km) and usually takes 01h 47m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Glencoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.4 miles from Blackwell and 52.6 miles from Tulsa.

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

The direct path is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.85 one way or $29.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Blackwell and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tulsa.

Stop Ideas Near Glencoe

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Glencoe, 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 Glencoe.

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

60 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

85 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

100 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blackwell and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 84.59 mi (136.14 km).

Blackwell

#1 Blackwell

City in Kay County, Oklahoma, United States

Population6,526
Coordinates36.8044800, -97.2828200
Altitude309
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: North Main Street (-97.283011, 36.804481)
End: West 2nd Street (-95.992775, 36.153952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.92 gal
14.83 L · about $14.85
Round trip
$29.69
7.84 gal · 29.66 L
Estimated CO2
34.8 kg one way
Round trip: 69.7 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.85 $29.69
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.70 $33.39
Premium $4.63 $18.13 $36.26
Diesel $5.42 $21.23 $42.45

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Blackwell and Tulsa. The current time is 02:15:31.

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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.