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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
168.29 mi
02h 51m
Flight
146.97 mi
236.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.97 mi
Kilometers
236.53 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.29 mi
Kilometers
270.83 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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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 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tulsa
Wed, Apr 22, 9:19 PM CDT
Return by in Dickson
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dickson
2026-04-22T18:27
Arrive Tulsa
Wed, Apr 22, 9:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dickson
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Seminole
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Dickson
84.1 mi
01h 25m
To Tulsa
84.3 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SSE
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    134 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    25.3 mi · 32 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward OK 301 East: Ada

    1335 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Chickasaw Turnpike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Chickasaw Turnpike

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Chickasaw Turnpike

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Chickasaw Turnpike

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 1 East, OK 3 West: Oklahoma City, Seminole, McAlester

    916 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto J. A. Richardson Loop

    32 mi · 37 min · J. A. Richardson Loop

  9. 9

    Continue on South Milt Phillips Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · South Milt Phillips Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    14.1 mi · 16 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Jim Thorpe Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Jim Thorpe Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on South 8th Avenue

    4.4 mi · 5 min · South 8th Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the exit left

    96 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    971 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto I 44 East: Tulsa

    155 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    42 mi · 41 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  18. 18

    Continue on Skelly Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Skelly Bypass

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward 7th Street, Downtown

    1339 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Lawton Avenue West

    714 ft · 24 sec · South Lawton Avenue West

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South

    757 ft · 26 sec · West Heavy Traffic Way South

  23. 23

    Continue on West 2nd Street South

    713 ft · 26 sec · West 2nd Street South

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue

    118 m · 21 sec · South Frisco Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street South

    1531 ft · 1 min · West 3rd Street South

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West

    119 m · 16 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

  27. 27

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
42 mi · 25%
J. A. Richardson Loop
32 mi · 19%
Veterans Memorial Highway
27.2 mi · 16%
Chickasaw Turnpike
13.1 mi · 8%
South 8th Avenue
4.64 mi · 3%
Jim Thorpe Boulevard
3.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
147 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seminole
01h 25m from Dickson
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Purcell

67 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.
RAIL

Norman

70 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Pauls Valley

73 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

81 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dickson and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 146.97 mi (236.53 km).

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#1 Dickson

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

Population1,256
Coordinates34.1873200, -96.9844600
Altitude250
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: US 177 North (-96.984459, 34.187233)
End: West 2nd Street (-95.992775, 36.153952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.94 gal
22.48 L · about $22.49
Round trip
$44.99
11.88 gal · 44.96 L
Estimated CO2
52.8 kg one way
Round trip: 105.6 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Dickson and Tulsa. The current time is 18:27:58.

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.