How far is Dickson, OK from Tulsa, OK?
The driving distance from Dickson, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147 miles (236.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dickson and Tulsa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dickson and Tulsa.
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Start on the route
134 m · 12 sec
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Turn right
25.3 mi · 32 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward OK 301 East: Ada
1335 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chickasaw Turnpike
2.4 mi · 3 min · Chickasaw Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Chickasaw Turnpike
10.7 mi · 12 min · Chickasaw Turnpike
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At the end of the road, turn left
9.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 1 East, OK 3 West: Oklahoma City, Seminole, McAlester
916 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto J. A. Richardson Loop
32 mi · 37 min · J. A. Richardson Loop
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Continue on South Milt Phillips Avenue
2.9 mi · 4 min · South Milt Phillips Avenue
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
14.1 mi · 16 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Jim Thorpe Boulevard
3.3 mi · 4 min · Jim Thorpe Boulevard
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
13.1 mi · 15 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on South 8th Avenue
4.4 mi · 5 min · South 8th Avenue
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Take the exit left
96 m · 8 sec
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Continue straight
971 ft · 24 sec
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Turn slight right onto I 44 East: Tulsa
155 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
42 mi · 41 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
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Continue on Skelly Bypass
1.2 mi · 2 min · Skelly Bypass
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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 Dickson and Tulsa.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
42 mi · 00h 41m
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 Dickson 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 Dickson to Tulsa?
The road trip is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Seminole is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.1 miles from Dickson and 84.3 miles from Tulsa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147 miles (236.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.49 one way or $44.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dickson and Mostly Cloudy near Tulsa.
Stop Ideas Near Seminole
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 Seminole.
Purcell
Norman
Pauls Valley
Santa Fe Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dickson and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 146.97 mi (236.53 km).
#1 Dickson
Human settlement in Carter County, Oklahoma, United States of America
| Population | 1,256 |
| Coordinates | 34.1873200, -96.9844600 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| 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: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $22.49 | $44.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.30 | $50.60 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $27.47 | $54.95 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $32.17 | $64.33 |
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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