How far is Catoosa, OK from Tulsa, OK?
The driving distance from Catoosa, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Rogers and Tulsa counties, Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Catoosa and Tulsa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Catoosa and Tulsa.
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Start on West Denbo Street
1440 ft · 31 sec · West Denbo Street
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Turn right
1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
2917 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 5 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 Catoosa and Tulsa.
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.
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
8.98 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Catoosa 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 Catoosa to Tulsa?
The road trip is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Owasso is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Catoosa and 8 miles from Tulsa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14 miles (22.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.12 one way or $4.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Catoosa and Mostly Cloudy near Tulsa.
Stop Ideas Near Owasso
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
OTC/City Hall Parking Garage
Tulsa City Hall
Catoosa City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Owasso.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Catoosa and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 13.99 mi (22.51 km).
#1 Catoosa
City in Rogers County, Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 6,901 |
| Coordinates | 36.1889900, -95.7458200 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| 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: South Boulder Avenue (-95.992775, 36.153952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.59 | $5.18 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
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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