How far is Colbert, OK from Tulsa, OK?
The driving distance from Colbert, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 176.5 miles (284 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.6 miles (260 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colbert and Tulsa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colbert and Tulsa.
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Start on South Franklin Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Franklin Street
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Continue on Leavenworth Trail
2812 ft · 1 min · Leavenworth Trail
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Take the ramp left toward US 69 North, US 75 North: Durant
922 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue on US 69 North, US 75 North: Durant
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue on US 69 North, US 75 North: Durant
26.4 mi · 29 min
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Continue on US 69 North, US 75 North: Atoka
5.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue on South Jefferson Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Street
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Continue straight
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Continue straight
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 375 North
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike
41.5 mi · 40 min · Indian Nation Turnpike
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Continue on US 62 East, US 75 North, I 40 Business West: Henryetta, Okmulgee
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
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Continue on South Wood Drive
5.1 mi · 9 min · South Wood Drive
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Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
2705 ft · 36 sec · Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
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Continue on Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
13.8 mi · 17 min · Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
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Continue on Okmulgee Beeline
9.8 mi · 12 min · Okmulgee Beeline
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Continue on Okmulgee Expressway
7.2 mi · 9 min · Okmulgee Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward 7th Street, Downtown
1339 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto South Lawton Avenue West
714 ft · 24 sec · South Lawton Avenue West
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Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South
757 ft · 26 sec · West Heavy Traffic Way South
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Continue on West 2nd Street South
713 ft · 26 sec · West 2nd Street South
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue
118 m · 21 sec · South Frisco Avenue
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
1531 ft · 1 min · West 3rd Street South
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Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
119 m · 16 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 Colbert 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.
Indian Nation Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike
41.5 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Colbert 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 Colbert to Tulsa?
The road trip is about 176.5 miles (284 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?
McAlester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.9 miles from Colbert and 88.6 miles from Tulsa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.6 miles (260 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 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 $23.59 one way or $47.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Colbert and Mostly Cloudy near Tulsa.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colbert and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 161.57 mi (260.02 km).
#1 Colbert
Human settlement in Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States of America
| Population | 1,268 |
| Coordinates | 33.8531600, -96.5024900 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| 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: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.59 | $47.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.53 | $53.07 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.81 | $57.63 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.74 | $67.47 |
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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