How far is Kiefer, OK from Tulsa, OK?

The driving distance from Kiefer, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.21 mi
00h 26m
Flight
15.01 mi
24.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.01 mi
Kilometers
24.15 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.21 mi
Kilometers
29.3 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tulsa
Thu, Apr 16, 3:34 PM CDT
Return by in Kiefer
Thu, Apr 16, 4:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kiefer
2026-04-16T15:07
Arrive Tulsa
Thu, Apr 16, 3:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kiefer
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Jenks
OK

City in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Kiefer
9.1 mi
00h 13m
To Tulsa
9.1 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    11 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Indiana Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Indiana Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on West 151st Street South

    1 mi · 2 min · West 151st Street South

  4. 4

    Turn left onto US 75 North: Tulsa

    1895 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Okmulgee Beeline

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Okmulgee Beeline

  6. 6

    Continue on Okmulgee Expressway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Okmulgee Expressway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward 7th Street, Downtown

    1339 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Lawton Avenue West

    714 ft · 24 sec · South Lawton Avenue West

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South

    757 ft · 26 sec · West Heavy Traffic Way South

  11. 11

    Continue on West 2nd Street South

    713 ft · 26 sec · West 2nd Street South

  12. 12

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

    118 m · 21 sec · South Frisco Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street South

    1531 ft · 1 min · West 3rd Street South

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West

    119 m · 16 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Okmulgee Expressway
7.17 mi · 39%
Okmulgee Beeline
4.38 mi · 24%
Indiana Avenue
2 mi · 11%
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
1.05 mi · 6%
Martin Luther King
1.05 mi · 6%
West 151st Street South
1.03 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Okmulgee Expressway

Continue on Okmulgee Expressway

7.17 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
15 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jenks
00h 13m from Kiefer
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kiefer and Mostly Sunny near Tulsa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kiefer to Tulsa?

The road trip is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Jenks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Kiefer and 9.1 miles from Tulsa.

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

The direct path is about 15 miles (24.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.42 one way or $4.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kiefer and Mostly Sunny near Tulsa.

Stop Ideas Near Jenks

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Jenks and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.7 mi away

OTC/City Hall Parking Garage

Tulsa , OK
223 E 1st St, Tulsa, OK 74103
Rating 2.0/5 2 reviews Parking garage
Tulsa City Hall
Meeting point 8.6 mi away

Tulsa City Hall

Tulsa , OK
175 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103
Rating 4.0/5 51 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jenks.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

15 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kiefer and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 15.01 mi (24.15 km).

Kiefer

#1 Kiefer

City in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population2,042
Coordinates35.9448200, -96.0652800
Altitude213
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: Main Street (-96.065224, 35.944818)
End: West 2nd Street (-95.992775, 36.153952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.43 L · about $2.42
Round trip
$4.85
1.28 gal · 4.86 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.42 $4.85
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.73 $5.45
Premium $4.63 $2.96 $5.92
Diesel $5.42 $3.47 $6.93

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Kiefer and Tulsa. The current time is 15:07:52.

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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.