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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.83 mi
01h 26m
Flight
71.99 mi
115.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.99 mi
Kilometers
115.86 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.83 mi
Kilometers
126.86 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tulsa
Thu, Apr 23, 3:47 AM CDT
Return by in Langston
Thu, Apr 23, 5:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Langston
2026-04-23T02:20
Arrive Tulsa
Thu, Apr 23, 3:47 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 Langston
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
Drumright
OK

City in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States

From Langston
39.4 mi
00h 43m
To Tulsa
39.5 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 23 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 Langston and Tulsa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Turner Street

    83 m · 11 sec · West Turner Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Lincoln

    120 m · 9 sec · North Lincoln

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Sammy Davis Jr Drive

    1 km · 1 min · Sammy Davis Jr Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right

    27.6 mi · 34 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Noble Avenue

    62 m · 6 sec · North Noble Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West North Street

    1 km · 1 min · West North Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East Main Street

    1944 ft · 37 sec · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East North Street

    2563 ft · 54 sec · East North Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    4.8 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · West Broadway Street

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1949 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    14.4 mi · 17 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto I 44 East: Tulsa

    845 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    10.4 mi · 10 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  18. 18

    Continue on Skelly Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Skelly Bypass

  19. 19

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

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward 7th Street, Downtown

    1339 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Lawton Avenue West

    714 ft · 24 sec · South Lawton Avenue West

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South

    757 ft · 26 sec · West Heavy Traffic Way South

  23. 23

    Continue on West 2nd Street South

    713 ft · 26 sec · West 2nd Street South

  24. 24

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

    118 m · 21 sec · South Frisco Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street South

    1531 ft · 1 min · West 3rd Street South

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West

    119 m · 16 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

  27. 27

    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.

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
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Broadway Street
24.7 mi · 31%
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
10.4 mi · 13%
East Main Street
7.1 mi · 9%
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
2.37 mi · 3%
Martin Luther King
2.37 mi · 3%
Skelly Bypass
1.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
+6.9 mi
72 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Drumright
00h 43m from Langston
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

58 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

76 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

101 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Norman

114 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Langston and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 71.99 mi (115.86 km).

Langston

#1 Langston

Town in Alabama, USA

Population1,870
Coordinates35.9450500, -97.2553100
Altitude292
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: West Turner Street (-97.255307, 35.945086)
End: West 2nd Street (-95.992775, 36.153952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.53 L · about $10.53
Round trip
$21.06
5.56 gal · 21.06 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Langston and Tulsa. The current time is 02:20:23.

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.