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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.41 mi
00h 30m
Flight
19.55 mi
31.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.55 mi
Kilometers
31.46 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.41 mi
Kilometers
36.06 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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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 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tulsa
Wed, Apr 22, 11:02 PM CDT
Return by in Mounds
Wed, Apr 22, 11:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mounds
2026-04-22T22:32
Arrive Tulsa
Wed, Apr 22, 11:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mounds
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Jenks
OK

City in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Mounds
11.4 mi
00h 15m
To Tulsa
11 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 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 Mounds and Tulsa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 13th Street

    36 m · 10 sec · 13th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Commercial Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Commercial Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 54 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Indiana Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Indiana Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on West 151st Street South

    1 mi · 2 min · West 151st Street South

  7. 7

    Turn left onto US 75 North: Tulsa

    1895 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Okmulgee Beeline

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Okmulgee Beeline

  9. 9

    Continue on Okmulgee Expressway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Okmulgee Expressway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 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 Mounds and Tulsa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Okmulgee Expressway
7.17 mi · 32%
Commercial Avenue
4.72 mi · 21%
Okmulgee Beeline
4.38 mi · 20%
Indiana Avenue
1.92 mi · 9%
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
1.05 mi · 5%
Martin Luther King
1.05 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
19.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jenks
00h 15m from Mounds
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Jenks and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 11 mi away

OTC/City Hall Parking Garage

Tulsa , OK
223 E 1st St, Tulsa, OK 74103
Rating 2.0/5 2 reviews Parking garage
Tulsa City Hall
Meeting point 10.9 mi away

Tulsa City Hall

Tulsa , OK
175 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103
Rating 4.0/5 51 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jenks.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

15 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mounds and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 19.55 mi (31.46 km).

Mounds

#1 Mounds

City in Pulaski County, Illinois, United States

Population1,244
Coordinates35.8764800, -96.0611100
Altitude225
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: 13th Street (-96.061107, 35.876575)
End: West 2nd Street (-95.992775, 36.153952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.79 gal
2.99 L · about $2.99
Round trip
$5.98
1.58 gal · 5.98 L
Estimated CO2
7 kg one way
Round trip: 14 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mounds and Tulsa. The current time is 22:32:27.

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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.