How far is Marlow, OK from Tulsa, OK?

The driving distance from Marlow, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 175.5 miles (282.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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
175.56 mi
02h 44m
Flight
151.9 mi
244.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.9 mi
Kilometers
244.46 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.56 mi
Kilometers
282.53 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tulsa
Wed, Apr 22, 9:09 PM CDT
Return by in Marlow
Wed, Apr 22, 11:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marlow
2026-04-22T18:24
Arrive Tulsa
Wed, Apr 22, 9:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marlow
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
Arcadia
OK

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

From Marlow
87.4 mi
01h 22m
To Tulsa
88.1 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph S
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    13.3 mi · 16 min · North Broadway

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Oklahoma City

    2339 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

    26.5 mi · 25 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    15.8 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  10. 10

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

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

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward 7th Street, Downtown

    1339 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Lawton Avenue West

    714 ft · 24 sec · South Lawton Avenue West

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South

    757 ft · 26 sec · West Heavy Traffic Way South

  14. 14

    Continue on West 2nd Street South

    713 ft · 26 sec · West 2nd Street South

  15. 15

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

    118 m · 21 sec · South Frisco Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street South

    1531 ft · 1 min · West 3rd Street South

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West

    119 m · 16 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marlow 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
88.2 mi · 50%
North Broadway
26.6 mi · 15%
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
26.5 mi · 15%
Will Rogers Expressway
23.6 mi · 13%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.23 mi · 2%
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
2.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa

87.7 mi · 01h 28m

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
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
151.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arcadia
01h 22m from Marlow
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Marlow and Mostly Cloudy near Tulsa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 175.5 miles (282.5 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Arcadia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.4 miles from Marlow and 88.1 miles from Tulsa.

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

The direct path is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.44 one way or $46.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Marlow and Mostly Cloudy near Tulsa.

Stop Ideas Near Arcadia

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

25 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

51 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

73 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marlow and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 151.9 mi (244.46 km).

Marlow

#1 Marlow

City in Stephens County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population4,417
Coordinates34.6481300, -97.9580900
Altitude400
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: North Broadway (-97.957853, 34.648127)
End: West 2nd Street (-95.992775, 36.153952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.19 gal
23.45 L · about $23.44
Round trip
$46.88
12.38 gal · 46.9 L
Estimated CO2
55 kg one way
Round trip: 110 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.44 $46.88
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.36 $52.73
Premium $4.63 $28.63 $57.26
Diesel $5.42 $33.52 $67.04

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Marlow and Tulsa. The current time is 18:24:08.

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.