How far is Jenks, OK from Tahlequah, OK?

The driving distance from Jenks, OK to Tahlequah, OK is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
74.92 mi
01h 26m
Flight
56.32 mi
90.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.32 mi
Kilometers
90.64 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.92 mi
Kilometers
120.57 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tahlequah
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM CDT
Return by in Jenks
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jenks
2026-04-22T23:56
Arrive Tahlequah
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jenks
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
Porter
OK

Town in Wagoner County, Oklahoma, United States

From Jenks
37.4 mi
00h 43m
To Tahlequah
37.5 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jenks and Tahlequah.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jenks and Tahlequah.

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    33 m · 12 sec · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    3105 ft · 2 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on E. G. Featherston, Junior Memorial Bridge

    2301 ft · 49 sec · E. G. Featherston, Junior Memorial Bridge

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Riverside Parkway

    2599 ft · 60 sec · Riverside Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward OK 364 East

    2601 ft · 60 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Creek Turnpike

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Creek Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Creek Turnpike

    11.1 mi · 12 min · Creek Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 51 West, OK 351 East: Tulsa, Muskogee

    1099 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on OK 351 East: Muskogee

    3104 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike

    31.8 mi · 30 min · Muskogee Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East: Fort Gibson, Tahlequah

    1058 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto East Shawnee Bypass

    7.6 mi · 10 min · East Shawnee Bypass

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2609 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Muskogee Avenue

    36 m · 2 sec · South Muskogee Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto South Muskogee Avenue

    4.1 mi · 8 min · South Muskogee Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Muskogee Avenue;ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jenks and Tahlequah.

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Muskogee Turnpike
31.8 mi · 42%
East Shawnee Bypass
20.6 mi · 28%
Creek Turnpike
15.4 mi · 21%
South Muskogee Avenue
4.09 mi · 5%
East Main Street
0.59 mi · 1%
OK 351 East
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Muskogee Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike

31.8 mi · 00h 30m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
56.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Porter
00h 43m from Jenks
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Jenks and Mostly Cloudy near Tahlequah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jenks to Tahlequah?

The road trip is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Porter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.4 miles from Jenks and 37.5 miles from Tahlequah.

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

The direct path is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.00 one way or $20.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Jenks and Mostly Cloudy near Tahlequah.

Stop Ideas Near Porter

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

52 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jenks and Tahlequah. Straight-line distance: 56.32 mi (90.64 km).

Jenks

#1 Jenks

City in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population24,257
Coordinates36.0228700, -95.9683300
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Tahlequah

#2 Tahlequah

City in Oklahoma

Population16,998
Coordinates35.9153700, -94.9699600
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Jenks (-95.96833, 36.02287)
End: Tahlequah (-94.96996, 35.91537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
10.01 L · about $10.00
Round trip
$20.00
5.28 gal · 20.02 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.00 $20.00
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.24 $22.49
Premium $4.63 $12.21 $24.42
Diesel $5.42 $14.30 $28.59

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 Jenks and Tahlequah. The current time is 23:56:41.

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.