How far is Fort Gibson, OK from Tulsa, OK?
The driving distance from Fort Gibson, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 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.
City in Wagoner County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Gibson and Tulsa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Gibson and Tulsa.
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Start on North Lee Street
81 m · 13 sec · North Lee Street
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Turn left onto West Hickory Avenue
1410 ft · 32 sec · West Hickory Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Scott Street
133 m · 11 sec · North Scott Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Poplar Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Poplar Street
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Continue on North Georgetown Road
1.3 km · 1 min · North Georgetown Road
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Turn right onto Veteran's Memorial Highway
2 mi · 2 min · Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 165 North: Port of Muskogee, Tulsa, USS Batfish
2284 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike
33.5 mi · 32 min · Muskogee Turnpike
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Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway
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Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
116 m · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Broken Arrow Expressway
11.1 mi · 14 min · Broken Arrow Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Denver Avenue, Cheyenne Avenue
922 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto West 12th Street
740 ft · 31 sec · West 12th Street
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Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
1.1 km · 2 min · 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 Fort Gibson 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.
Muskogee Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike
33.5 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Sunny leaving Fort Gibson and Sunny near Tulsa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Gibson to Tulsa?
The road trip is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
Coweta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Fort Gibson and 26.8 miles from Tulsa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.20 one way or $14.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Gibson and Sunny near Tulsa.
Stop Ideas Near Coweta
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 Coweta.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Gibson and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 48.26 mi (77.66 km).
#1 Fort Gibson
Town in Oklahoma
| Population | 3,933 |
| Coordinates | 35.7976000, -95.2505200 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| 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: South Boulder Avenue (-95.992775, 36.153952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.20 | $14.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.09 | $16.18 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.79 | $17.58 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
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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