How far is McAlester, OK from Tulsa, OK?
The driving distance from McAlester, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.3 miles (137.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 36m.
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.
Human settlement in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McAlester and Tulsa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McAlester and Tulsa.
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Start on North Main Street
5 m · 5 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Carl Albert Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · East Carl Albert Parkway
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Continue on Trooper David ‘Rocky’ Eales Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper David ‘Rocky’ Eales Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward Indian Nation Turnpike Northbound
1686 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike
35 mi · 33 min · Indian Nation Turnpike
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Continue on US 62 East, US 75 North, I 40 Business West: Henryetta, Okmulgee
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
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Continue on South Wood Drive
5.1 mi · 9 min · South Wood Drive
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Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
2705 ft · 36 sec · Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
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Continue on Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
13.8 mi · 16 min · Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
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Continue on Okmulgee Beeline
9.8 mi · 12 min · Okmulgee Beeline
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Continue on Okmulgee Expressway
7.2 mi · 9 min · Okmulgee Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 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 · 26 sec · South Lawton Avenue West
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Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South
1090 ft · 39 sec · West Heavy Traffic Way South
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Turn right onto South Guthrie Avenue West
114 m · 18 sec · South Guthrie Avenue West
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
1902 ft · 1 min · West 3rd Street South
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Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
119 m · 18 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 McAlester and Tulsa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Indian Nation Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike
35 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving McAlester 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 McAlester to Tulsa?
The road trip is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Schulter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from McAlester and 48.4 miles from Tulsa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.3 miles (137.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 3:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.57 one way or $25.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around McAlester and Mostly Cloudy near Tulsa.
Stop Ideas Near Schulter
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 Schulter.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McAlester and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 85.26 mi (137.21 km).
#1 McAlester
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 17,788 |
| Coordinates | 34.9334300, -95.7697100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| 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: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $12.57 | $25.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.14 | $28.28 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $15.35 | $30.71 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $17.98 | $35.96 |
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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