How far is Geary, OK from Tulsa, OK?

The driving distance from Geary, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 156.8 miles (252.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135 miles (217.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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
156.78 mi
02h 24m
Flight
135.03 mi
217.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.03 mi
Kilometers
217.31 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.78 mi
Kilometers
252.31 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tulsa
Thu, Apr 23, 4:46 AM CDT
Return by in Geary
Thu, Apr 23, 7:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Geary
2026-04-23T02:22
Arrive Tulsa
Thu, Apr 23, 4:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Geary
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
Luther
OK

Town in Oklahoma, United States

From Geary
78.4 mi
01h 12m
To Tulsa
78.4 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
23 to 26 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Geary and Tulsa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Geary and Tulsa.

  1. 1

    Start on South Broadway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · South Broadway

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1174 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit left toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City

    1605 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    28.2 mi · 28 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall Road

    1677 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    36 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Czech Hall Road

    1214 ft · 30 sec · North Czech Hall Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Northwest 10th Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Northwest 10th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Northwest 10th Street

    561 ft · 17 sec · Northwest 10th Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 344 East

    1861 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto John Kilpatrick Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 25 min · John Kilpatrick Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  15. 15

    Continue on Skelly Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Skelly Bypass

  16. 16

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

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

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward 7th Street, Downtown

    1339 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Lawton Avenue West

    714 ft · 24 sec · South Lawton Avenue West

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South

    757 ft · 26 sec · West Heavy Traffic Way South

  20. 20

    Continue on West 2nd Street South

    713 ft · 26 sec · West 2nd Street South

  21. 21

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

    118 m · 21 sec · South Frisco Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street South

    1531 ft · 1 min · West 3rd Street South

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West

    119 m · 16 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Geary and Tulsa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.1 mi · 55%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
28.2 mi · 18%
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
23.5 mi · 15%
South Broadway
8.83 mi · 6%
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
2.37 mi · 2%
Martin Luther King
2.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
135 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Luther
01h 12m from Geary
Leave By
1:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Geary 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 Geary to Tulsa?

The road trip is about 156.8 miles (252.3 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Luther is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.4 miles from Geary and 78.4 miles from Tulsa.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 135 miles (217.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 1:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.94 one way or $41.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Geary and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tulsa.

Stop Ideas Near Luther

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

32 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

36 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Norman

54 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

74 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Geary and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 135.03 mi (217.31 km).

Geary

#1 Geary

City in Oklahoma, United States of America

Population1,272
Coordinates35.6311600, -98.3172900
Altitude472
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: North Broadway (-98.317319, 35.63116)
End: West 2nd Street (-95.992775, 36.153952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.53 gal
20.94 L · about $20.94
Round trip
$41.88
11.06 gal · 41.88 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.3 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.94 $41.88
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.55 $47.10
Premium $4.63 $25.58 $51.15
Diesel $5.42 $29.94 $59.89

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Geary and Tulsa. The current time is 02:22:16.

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.