How far is Luther, OK from Tulsa, OK?

The driving distance from Luther, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
80.24 mi
01h 16m
Flight
75.42 mi
121.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.42 mi
Kilometers
121.37 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.24 mi
Kilometers
129.13 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tulsa
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 AM CDT
Return by in Luther
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Luther
2026-04-23T01:19
Arrive Tulsa
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Luther
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
Depew
OK

Human settlement in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Luther
40.1 mi
00h 38m
To Tulsa
40.1 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 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 Luther and Tulsa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    755 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Ash Street

    1266 ft · 31 sec · North Ash Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Danforth Road

    9 mi · 12 min · East Danforth Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    63.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Skelly Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Skelly Bypass

  7. 7

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

    4.7 mi · 6 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 Luther 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
63.6 mi · 79%
East Danforth Road
9.25 mi · 12%
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
2.37 mi · 3%
Martin Luther King
2.37 mi · 3%
Skelly Bypass
1.21 mi · 2%
West 3rd Street South
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

63.6 mi · 01h 03m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
75.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Depew
00h 38m from Luther
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Luther 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 Luther to Tulsa?

The road trip is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Depew is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Luther and 40.1 miles from Tulsa.

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

The direct path is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.72 one way or $21.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Depew

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

61 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

84 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

107 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Luther and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 75.42 mi (121.37 km).

Luther

#1 Luther

Town in Oklahoma, United States

Population1,778
Coordinates35.6617300, -97.1955900
Altitude279
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 (-97.195888, 35.661734)
End: West 2nd Street (-95.992775, 36.153952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.72 L · about $10.72
Round trip
$21.43
5.66 gal · 21.44 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.72 $21.43
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.05 $24.11
Premium $4.63 $13.09 $26.18
Diesel $5.42 $15.32 $30.65

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 Luther and Tulsa. The current time is 01:19:37.

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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.