How far is Minco, OK from Tulsa, OK?

The driving distance from Minco, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 143.7 miles (231.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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
143.74 mi
02h 13m
Flight
123.93 mi
199.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.93 mi
Kilometers
199.45 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.74 mi
Kilometers
231.33 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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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 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tulsa
Thu, Apr 23, 8:32 AM CDT
Return by in Minco
Thu, Apr 23, 10:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minco
2026-04-23T06:18
Arrive Tulsa
Thu, Apr 23, 8:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Minco
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
Wellston
OK

City in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Minco
71.8 mi
01h 06m
To Tulsa
71.9 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 to 25 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 Minco and Tulsa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Northwest 3rd Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Northwest 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    11.6 mi · 13 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Oklahoma City

    2400 ft · 60 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    10.9 mi · 11 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall Road

    1677 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    36 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Czech Hall Road

    1214 ft · 30 sec · North Czech Hall Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Northwest 10th Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Northwest 10th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Northwest 10th Street

    561 ft · 17 sec · Northwest 10th Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 344 East

    1861 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto John Kilpatrick Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 25 min · John Kilpatrick Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on Skelly Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Skelly Bypass

  14. 14

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

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

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward 7th Street, Downtown

    1339 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Lawton Avenue West

    714 ft · 24 sec · South Lawton Avenue West

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South

    757 ft · 26 sec · West Heavy Traffic Way South

  18. 18

    Continue on West 2nd Street South

    713 ft · 26 sec · West 2nd Street South

  19. 19

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

    118 m · 21 sec · South Frisco Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street South

    1531 ft · 1 min · West 3rd Street South

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West

    119 m · 16 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Minco 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.1 mi · 60%
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
23.5 mi · 16%
Northwest 3rd Street
13 mi · 9%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10.9 mi · 8%
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
2.37 mi · 2%
Martin Luther King
2.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

86.1 mi · 01h 25m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
123.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wellston
01h 06m from Minco
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Minco 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 Minco to Tulsa?

The road trip is about 143.7 miles (231.3 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Wellston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.8 miles from Minco and 71.9 miles from Tulsa.

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

The direct path is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.20 one way or $38.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wellston

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

39 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

63 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minco and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 123.93 mi (199.45 km).

Minco

#1 Minco

City in Grady County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population1,645
Coordinates35.3128400, -97.9444900
Altitude395
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: East Main Street (-97.944491, 35.312837)
End: West 2nd Street (-95.992775, 36.153952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.07 gal
19.2 L · about $19.20
Round trip
$38.40
10.14 gal · 38.4 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.1 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.20 $38.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.59 $43.19
Premium $4.63 $23.45 $46.90
Diesel $5.42 $27.45 $54.91

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 Minco and Tulsa. The current time is 06:18:39.

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.