How far is Langston, OK from Tulsa, OK?
The driving distance from Langston, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.9 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Langston and Tulsa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Langston and Tulsa.
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Start on West Turner Street
83 m · 11 sec · West Turner Street
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Turn left onto North Lincoln
120 m · 9 sec · North Lincoln
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Turn right onto Sammy Davis Jr Drive
1 km · 1 min · Sammy Davis Jr Drive
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Turn right
27.6 mi · 34 min
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Turn left onto North Noble Avenue
62 m · 6 sec · North Noble Avenue
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Turn right onto West North Street
1 km · 1 min · West North Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1944 ft · 37 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East North Street
2563 ft · 54 sec · East North Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
4.8 mi · 6 min · East Main Street
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Continue on West Broadway Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · West Broadway Street
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Continue straight
1949 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
6 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
14.4 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto I 44 East: Tulsa
845 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
10.4 mi · 10 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
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Continue on Skelly Bypass
1.2 mi · 2 min · Skelly Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward 7th Street, Downtown
1339 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto South Lawton Avenue West
714 ft · 24 sec · South Lawton Avenue West
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Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South
757 ft · 26 sec · West Heavy Traffic Way South
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Continue on West 2nd Street South
713 ft · 26 sec · West 2nd Street South
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue
118 m · 21 sec · South Frisco Avenue
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
1531 ft · 1 min · West 3rd Street South
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Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
119 m · 16 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 Langston 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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
27.6 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Langston 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 Langston to Tulsa?
The road trip is about 78.9 miles (126.9 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?
Drumright is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.4 miles from Langston and 39.5 miles from Tulsa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72 miles (115.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 $10.53 one way or $21.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Langston and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tulsa.
Stop Ideas Near Drumright
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Drumright.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Langston and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 71.99 mi (115.86 km).
#1 Langston
Town in Alabama, USA
| Population | 1,870 |
| Coordinates | 35.9450500, -97.2553100 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| 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: West 2nd Street (-95.992775, 36.153952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.53 | $21.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.84 | $23.68 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.86 | $25.72 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.05 | $30.11 |
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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