How far is Calera, OK from Tulsa, OK?
The driving distance from Calera, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.3 miles (250 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Calera and Tulsa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Calera and Tulsa.
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Start on North McKinley Avenue
60 m · 14 sec · North McKinley Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
846 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Service Road
1352 ft · 37 sec · North Service Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 69 North, US 75 North
72 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left
23.7 mi · 25 min
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Continue on US 69 North, US 75 North: Atoka
5.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue on South Jefferson Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Street
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Continue straight
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Continue straight
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 375 North
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike
41.5 mi · 40 min · Indian Nation Turnpike
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Continue on US 62 East, US 75 North, I 40 Business West: Henryetta, Okmulgee
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
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Continue on South Wood Drive
5.1 mi · 9 min · South Wood Drive
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Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
2705 ft · 36 sec · Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
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Continue on Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
13.8 mi · 16 min · Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
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Continue on Okmulgee Beeline
9.8 mi · 12 min · Okmulgee Beeline
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Continue on Okmulgee Expressway
7.2 mi · 9 min · Okmulgee Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward 7th Street, Downtown
1339 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto South Lawton Avenue West
714 ft · 26 sec · South Lawton Avenue West
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Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South
1090 ft · 39 sec · West Heavy Traffic Way South
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Turn right onto South Guthrie Avenue West
114 m · 18 sec · South Guthrie Avenue West
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
1902 ft · 1 min · West 3rd Street South
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Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
119 m · 18 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 Calera 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.
Indian Nation Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike
41.5 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Calera 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 Calera to Tulsa?
The road trip is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
McAlester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.2 miles from Calera and 84.6 miles from Tulsa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.3 miles (250 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 12:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.53 one way or $45.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Calera and Mostly Cloudy near Tulsa.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Calera and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 155.32 mi (249.96 km).
#1 Calera
Town in Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 2,414 |
| Coordinates | 33.9345400, -96.4286000 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| 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: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $22.53 | $45.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.34 | $50.68 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $27.52 | $55.04 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $32.22 | $64.44 |
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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