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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
29 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto West Pawnee Street
548 ft · 23 sec · West Pawnee Street
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Turn right onto North Broadway Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Broadway Street
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Continue straight
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the ramp straight
3029 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Expressway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway
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Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
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Continue on Keystone Expressway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Keystone Expressway
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Continue on Sand Springs Expressway
14.1 mi · 16 min · Sand Springs Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Quanah Avenue
1116 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto North Quanah Avenue
138 m · 23 sec · North Quanah Avenue
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Turn left onto West Archer Street North
1.1 km · 2 min · West Archer Street North
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Turn right onto North Boulder Avenue West
1169 ft · 39 sec · North 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 Cleveland 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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lotsee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 28.49 mi (45.85 km).
#1 Cleveland
City in Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 3,114 |
| Coordinates | 36.3103200, -96.4658400 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| 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: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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