How far is Checotah, OK from Tulsa, OK?
The driving distance from Checotah, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.1 miles (87 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Wagoner County, Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Checotah and Tulsa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Checotah and Tulsa.
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Start on South Broadway Street
2 mi · 3 min · South Broadway Street
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Take the ramp right
19.8 mi · 24 min
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Continue on North 32nd Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · North 32nd Street
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Continue on Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge
2.9 mi · 4 min · Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge
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Turn left onto Tulsa
1740 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike
25.3 mi · 24 min · Muskogee Turnpike
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Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway
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Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
116 m · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Broken Arrow Expressway
11.1 mi · 14 min · Broken Arrow Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Denver Avenue, Cheyenne Avenue
922 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto West 12th Street
740 ft · 31 sec · West 12th Street
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Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
1.1 km · 2 min · 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 Checotah 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.
Muskogee Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike
25.3 mi · 00h 24m
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 Checotah 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 Checotah to Tulsa?
The road trip is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Porter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Checotah and 34.7 miles from Tulsa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.1 miles (87 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 4:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Checotah and Mostly Cloudy near Tulsa.
Stop Ideas Near Porter
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Porter.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Checotah and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 54.08 mi (87.04 km).
#1 Checotah
City in McIntosh County, Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 3,075 |
| Coordinates | 35.4701000, -95.5230400 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| 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: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.28 | $18.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.43 | $20.87 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.33 | $22.66 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $13.27 | $26.53 |
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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