How far is Mounds, OK from Tulsa, OK?
The driving distance from Mounds, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Tulsa 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 Mounds and Tulsa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mounds and Tulsa.
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Start on 13th Street
36 m · 10 sec · 13th Street
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Turn left onto Commercial Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Commercial Avenue
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 54 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Indiana Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Indiana Avenue
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Continue on West 151st Street South
1 mi · 2 min · West 151st Street South
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Turn left onto US 75 North: Tulsa
1895 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okmulgee Beeline
4.4 mi · 6 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 · 24 sec · South Lawton Avenue West
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Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South
757 ft · 26 sec · West Heavy Traffic Way South
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Continue on West 2nd Street South
713 ft · 26 sec · West 2nd Street South
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue
118 m · 21 sec · South Frisco Avenue
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
1531 ft · 1 min · West 3rd Street South
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Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
119 m · 16 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 Mounds and Tulsa.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Okmulgee Expressway
Continue on Okmulgee Expressway
7.17 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Mounds 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 Mounds to Tulsa?
The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jenks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Mounds and 11 miles from Tulsa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.99 one way or $5.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Mounds and Mostly Cloudy near Tulsa.
Stop Ideas Near Jenks
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
OTC/City Hall Parking Garage
Tulsa City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jenks.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mounds and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 19.55 mi (31.46 km).
#1 Mounds
City in Pulaski County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,244 |
| Coordinates | 35.8764800, -96.0611100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.99 | $5.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.36 | $6.73 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.65 | $7.31 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
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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