How far is El Reno, OK from Tulsa, OK?
The driving distance from El Reno, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 128.1 miles (206.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118 miles (189.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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 05m.
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.
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Reno and Tulsa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Reno and Tulsa.
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Start on West Sunset Drive
10 m · 4 sec · West Sunset Drive
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Turn right onto South Choctaw Avenue
98 m · 9 sec · South Choctaw Avenue
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Turn left onto West Wade Street
671 ft · 15 sec · West Wade Street
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Turn right onto South Rock Island Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Rock Island Avenue
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Continue on Southeast 27th Street
927 ft · 18 sec · Southeast 27th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
8 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
128 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
1062 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
1172 ft · 15 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Oklahoma City
1115 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.2 mi · 11 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall Road
1677 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
36 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto North Czech Hall Road
1214 ft · 30 sec · North Czech Hall Road
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Turn right onto Northwest 10th Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Northwest 10th Street
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Continue on Northwest 10th Street
561 ft · 17 sec · Northwest 10th Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 344 East
1861 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Kilpatrick Turnpike
23.5 mi · 25 min · John Kilpatrick Turnpike
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Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.1 mi · 1 hr 25 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 El Reno 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.
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.1 mi · 01h 25m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving El Reno 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 El Reno to Tulsa?
The road trip is about 128.1 miles (206.2 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Warwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.8 miles from El Reno and 61.3 miles from Tulsa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118 miles (189.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 2:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.12 one way or $34.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around El Reno and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tulsa.
Stop Ideas Near Warwick
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 Warwick.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Reno and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 118 mi (189.9 km).
#1 El Reno
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 20,596 |
| Coordinates | 35.5322700, -97.9550500 |
| Altitude | 414 |
| 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: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $17.12 | $34.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.25 | $38.50 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $20.90 | $41.81 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $24.48 | $48.95 |
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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