How far is Comanche, OK from Tulsa, OK?
The driving distance from Comanche, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 197.3 miles (317.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166 miles (267.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Comanche and Tulsa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Comanche and Tulsa.
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Start on Oak Avenue
25 m · 6 sec · Oak Avenue
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Turn right onto North Rodeo Drive
6.7 mi · 8 min · North Rodeo Drive
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Keep slight right
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Turn right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn left
17.2 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
13.4 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Oklahoma City
2339 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
26.5 mi · 25 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
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Continue on Will Rogers Expressway
15.8 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway
7.7 mi · 10 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa
87.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
4.7 mi · 6 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 Comanche 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.
I 44 East
Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa
87.7 mi · 01h 28m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Comanche 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 Comanche to Tulsa?
The road trip is about 197.3 miles (317.5 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Lake Aluma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.3 miles from Comanche and 99 miles from Tulsa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166 miles (267.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 10:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.36 one way or $52.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Comanche and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tulsa.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Aluma
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 Lake Aluma.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Comanche and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 166.06 mi (267.24 km).
#1 Comanche
City in Stephens County, Oklahoma, United States of America
| Population | 1,551 |
| Coordinates | 34.3689700, -97.9639200 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| 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: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $26.36 | $52.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.64 | $59.29 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.19 | $64.38 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.69 | $75.38 |
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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