How far is Cleveland, OK from Tulsa, OK?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.85 mi
00h 35m
Flight
28.49 mi
45.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.49 mi
Kilometers
45.85 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.85 mi
Kilometers
54.48 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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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 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tulsa
Thu, Apr 23, 12:45 AM CDT
Return by in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-23T00:09
Arrive Tulsa
Thu, Apr 23, 12:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Lotsee
OK

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

From Cleveland
16.7 mi
00h 17m
To Tulsa
17.1 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Pawnee Street

    548 ft · 23 sec · West Pawnee Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Broadway Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    3029 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Expressway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Keystone Expressway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Keystone Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Sand Springs Expressway

    14.1 mi · 16 min · Sand Springs Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Quanah Avenue

    1116 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Quanah Avenue

    138 m · 23 sec · North Quanah Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Archer Street North

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Archer Street North

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Boulder Avenue West

    1169 ft · 39 sec · North Boulder Avenue West

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Tulsa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sand Springs Expressway
14.1 mi · 42%
North Broadway Street
8.51 mi · 25%
Keystone Expressway
8.27 mi · 24%
Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
1.18 mi · 3%
West Archer Street North
0.71 mi · 2%
North Boulder Avenue West
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sand Springs Expressway

Continue on Sand Springs Expressway

14.1 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lotsee
00h 17m from Cleveland
Leave By
7:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cleveland and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tulsa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Tulsa?

The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Lotsee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Cleveland and 17.1 miles from Tulsa.

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

The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.51 one way or $9.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cleveland and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tulsa.

Stop Ideas Near Lotsee

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

20 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

113 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 28.49 mi (45.85 km).

Cleveland

#1 Cleveland

City in Oklahoma, United States

Population3,114
Coordinates36.3103200, -96.4658400
Altitude237
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: (-96.465877, 36.310319)
End: West 2nd Street (-95.992775, 36.153952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.52 L · about $4.51
Round trip
$9.01
2.38 gal · 9.04 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.51 $9.01
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.07 $10.14
Premium $4.63 $5.50 $11.01
Diesel $5.42 $6.44 $12.89

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 Cleveland and Tulsa. The current time is 00:09:45.

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.