How far is Inola, OK from Tulsa, OK?
The driving distance from Inola, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Rogers County, Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Inola and Tulsa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Inola and Tulsa.
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Start on South Broadway Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Broadway Avenue
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Continue straight
1617 ft · 30 sec
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Take the ramp left toward US 412 West: Tulsa
1560 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
16.6 mi · 20 min · Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
9 mi · 10 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward 1st Street, Downtown
1417 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on East 1st Street South
1.2 km · 3 min · East 1st Street South
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Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
113 m · 17 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 Inola and Tulsa.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
Merge slight left onto Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
16.6 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Inola 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 Inola to Tulsa?
The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Catoosa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Inola and 14.4 miles from Tulsa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27 miles (43.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.82 one way or $7.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Inola and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tulsa.
Stop Ideas Near Catoosa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
OTC/City Hall Parking Garage
Tulsa City Hall
Catoosa City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Catoosa.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Inola and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 26.97 mi (43.4 km).
#1 Inola
City in Rogers County, Oklahoma, United States of America
| Population | 1,793 |
| Coordinates | 36.1512100, -95.5094200 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| 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: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.82 | $7.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.47 | $10.94 |
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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