How far is Jay, OK from Tulsa, OK?

The driving distance from Jay, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
88.52 mi
01h 24m
Flight
69.12 mi
111.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.12 mi
Kilometers
111.23 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.52 mi
Kilometers
142.46 km
Drive Time
01h 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 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tulsa
Thu, Apr 23, 10:57 AM CDT
Return by in Jay
Thu, Apr 23, 12:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jay
2026-04-23T09:32
Arrive Tulsa
Thu, Apr 23, 10:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jay
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Locust Grove
OK

Town in Oklahoma, United States

From Jay
44.1 mi
00h 42m
To Tulsa
44.4 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
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 Jay and Tulsa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    18.4 mi · 23 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 412 West: Tulsa

    1371 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Cherokee Turnpike

    28.3 mi · 27 min · Cherokee Turnpike

  5. 5

    Continue on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway

    31.4 mi · 36 min · Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway

  6. 6

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

    9 mi · 10 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward 1st Street, Downtown

    1417 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on East 1st Street South

    1.2 km · 3 min · East 1st Street South

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West

    113 m · 15 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jay 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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
31.4 mi · 36%
Cherokee Turnpike
28.3 mi · 32%
South Main Street
18.4 mi · 21%
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
4.49 mi · 5%
Martin Luther King
4.49 mi · 5%
East 1st Street South
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway

Continue on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway

31.4 mi · 00h 36m

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
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
69.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Locust Grove
00h 42m from Jay
Leave By
3:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jay 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 Jay to Tulsa?

The road trip is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Locust Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Jay and 44.4 miles from Tulsa.

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

The direct path is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 3:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.82 one way or $23.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Locust Grove

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

74 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jay and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 69.12 mi (111.23 km).

Jay

#1 Jay

City in and county seat of Delaware County, Oklahoma

Population2,533
Coordinates36.4211900, -94.7969000
Altitude318
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: South Main Street (-94.796902, 36.421115)
End: South Boulder Avenue (-95.992775, 36.153952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.12 gal
11.82 L · about $11.82
Round trip
$23.63
6.24 gal · 23.64 L
Estimated CO2
27.7 kg one way
Round trip: 55.5 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.82 $23.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.29 $26.58
Premium $4.63 $14.43 $28.86
Diesel $5.42 $16.89 $33.79

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 Jay and Tulsa. The current time is 09:32:25.

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.