How far is Bushyhead, OK from Tulsa, OK?
The driving distance from Bushyhead, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 42 miles (67.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Rogers County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bushyhead and Tulsa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bushyhead and Tulsa.
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Start on Clem McSpadden Highway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Clem McSpadden Highway
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Turn left onto North Sioux Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · North Sioux Avenue
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Continue on Maiden Lane
110 m · 9 sec · Maiden Lane
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Turn right onto East 9th Street
670 ft · 18 sec · East 9th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Dorothy Avenue
1974 ft · 2 min · North Dorothy Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Will Rogers Boulevard
1623 ft · 32 sec · East Will Rogers Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
917 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
942 ft · 23 sec
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Turn slight right onto I 44 West: Tulsa
1115 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Turnpike
12.3 mi · 12 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 Bushyhead 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
Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Turnpike
12.3 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Bushyhead and Mostly Cloudy near Tulsa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bushyhead to Tulsa?
The road trip is about 42 miles (67.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Verdigris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Bushyhead and 21.6 miles from Tulsa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35 miles (56.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bushyhead and Mostly Cloudy near Tulsa.
Stop Ideas Near Verdigris
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bushyhead and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 34.96 mi (56.26 km).
#1 Bushyhead
City in Rogers County, Oklahoma, United States of America
| Population | 1,314 |
| Coordinates | 36.4614800, -95.4941400 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| 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: West 2nd Street (-95.992775, 36.153952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $3.79 | $5.60 | $11.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.30 | $12.61 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.85 | $13.69 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
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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