How far is Carnegie, OK from Tulsa, OK?

The driving distance from Carnegie, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 199 miles (320.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.6 miles (263.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
198.98 mi
03h 04m
Flight
163.59 mi
263.28 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.59 mi
Kilometers
263.28 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.98 mi
Kilometers
320.23 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tulsa
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM CDT
Return by in Carnegie
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carnegie
2026-04-22T22:42
Arrive Tulsa
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carnegie
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lake Aluma
OK

Town in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States

From Carnegie
95.8 mi
01h 32m
To Tulsa
103.2 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph S
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 2nd Street

    32 m · 7 sec · West 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Carnegie Avenue

    626 ft · 18 sec · Carnegie Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    21.6 mi · 37 min · 4th Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Mission Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Mission Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Central Boulevard

    9.3 mi · 11 min · West Central Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    112 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    955 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I 44 East: Oklahoma City

    1417 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

    24 mi · 23 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    15.8 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward 7th Street, Downtown

    1339 ft · 35 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Lawton Avenue West

    714 ft · 26 sec · South Lawton Avenue West

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South

    1090 ft · 39 sec · West Heavy Traffic Way South

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Guthrie Avenue West

    114 m · 18 sec · South Guthrie Avenue West

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street South

    1902 ft · 1 min · West 3rd Street South

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West

    119 m · 18 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carnegie 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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
88 mi · 44%
4th Street
24.7 mi · 12%
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
24 mi · 12%
Will Rogers Expressway
23.6 mi · 12%
West Central Boulevard
20.2 mi · 10%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa

87.7 mi · 01h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.4 mi
163.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Aluma
01h 32m from Carnegie
Leave By
10:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Carnegie 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 Carnegie to Tulsa?

The road trip is about 199 miles (320.2 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Lake Aluma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.8 miles from Carnegie and 103.2 miles from Tulsa.

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

The direct path is about 163.6 miles (263.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.58 one way or $53.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Carnegie and Mostly Cloudy near Tulsa.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Aluma

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

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

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

35 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

38 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Purcell

59 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carnegie and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 163.59 mi (263.28 km).

Carnegie

#1 Carnegie

Human settlement in Caddo County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population1,642
Coordinates35.1036700, -98.6036700
Altitude399
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: West 2nd Street (-98.60367, 35.103567)
End: West 2nd Street (-95.992775, 36.153952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 320 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.02 gal
26.58 L · about $26.58
Round trip
$53.17
14.04 gal · 53.16 L
Estimated CO2
62.4 kg one way
Round trip: 124.8 kg / 275 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.58 $53.17
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.90 $59.80
Premium $4.63 $32.47 $64.94
Diesel $5.42 $38.01 $76.03

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 Carnegie and Tulsa. The current time is 22:42:28.

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.