How far is Monett, MO from Tulsa, OK?

The driving distance from Monett, MO to Tulsa, OK is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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
138.9 mi
02h 45m
Flight
126.52 mi
203.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.52 mi
Kilometers
203.61 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.9 mi
Kilometers
223.53 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tulsa
Wed, Sep 23, 4:00 PM CDT
Return by in Monett
Wed, Sep 23, 6:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monett
2026-09-23T13:14
Arrive Tulsa
Wed, Sep 23, 4:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
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 Monett
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
Afton
OK

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

From Monett
69.3 mi
01h 22m
To Tulsa
69.5 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph NE
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Cleveland Avenue

    28 m · 7 sec · West Cleveland Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Central Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · North Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on West Broadway Street

    757 ft · 15 sec · West Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Lincoln Avenue

    1500 ft · 30 sec · North Lincoln Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    77 m · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    26.2 mi · 34 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Coler Street

    2590 ft · 44 sec · West Coler Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Neosho Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · North Neosho Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1748 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    12.2 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cherokee Avenue

    49 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    11.5 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1225 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2263 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Queen

    112 m · 12 sec · North Queen

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Church Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Church Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Elm Street

    119 m · 9 sec · North Elm Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Conner Avenue

    2390 ft · 47 sec · West Conner Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Take the ramp straight toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin

    1738 ft · 42 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on PIKEPASS Only

    3038 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Turnpike

    60.2 mi · 1 hr · Will Rogers Turnpike

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  27. 27

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

    9 mi · 10 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward 1st Street, Downtown

    1417 ft · 40 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on East 1st Street South

    1.2 km · 3 min · East 1st Street South

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West

    113 m · 15 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monett and Tulsa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Will Rogers Turnpike
60.2 mi · 43%
Cherokee Avenue
14.7 mi · 11%
I 44 West
5.12 mi · 4%
West Conner Avenue
4.55 mi · 3%
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
4.49 mi · 3%
Martin Luther King
4.49 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Will Rogers Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Turnpike

60.2 mi · 01h 00m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
126.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Afton
01h 22m from Monett
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Monett and Mostly Sunny near Tulsa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Afton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Monett and 69.5 miles from Tulsa.

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

The direct path is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 $20.51 one way or $41.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Monett and Mostly Sunny near Tulsa.

Stop Ideas Near Afton

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

110 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monett and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 126.52 mi (203.61 km).

Monett

#1 Monett

City in Lawrence County, Missouri, United States

Population9,161
Coordinates36.9289500, -93.9277100
Altitude413
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: Monett (-93.92771, 36.92895)
End: Tulsa (-95.99277, 36.15398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.9 gal
18.55 L · about $20.51
Round trip
$41.01
9.8 gal · 37.1 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 87.1 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.19 $20.51 $41.01
Mid-grade $4.55 $22.27 $44.54
Premium $4.90 $24.03 $48.06
Diesel $6.35 $31.11 $62.21

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 Missouri · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Monett and Tulsa. The current time is 13:14:54.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.