How far is Ninnekah, OK from Tulsa, OK?

The driving distance from Ninnekah, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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
157.78 mi
02h 30m
Flight
136.85 mi
220.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.85 mi
Kilometers
220.24 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.78 mi
Kilometers
253.93 km
Drive Time
02h 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 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tulsa
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 AM CDT
Return by in Ninnekah
Thu, Apr 23, 5:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ninnekah
2026-04-23T00:08
Arrive Tulsa
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ninnekah
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
Luther
OK

Town in Oklahoma, United States

From Ninnekah
77.7 mi
01h 15m
To Tulsa
80.1 mi
01h 15m

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
18 to 22 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 Ninnekah and Tulsa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Street

    595 ft · 32 sec · Maple Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Dell Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Dell Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old US Highway 81

    2450 ft · 1 min · Old US Highway 81

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto West Highway 277

    104 m · 10 sec · West Highway 277

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    5 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Oklahoma City

    2339 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

    26.5 mi · 25 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    15.8 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  13. 13

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

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

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 7th Street, Downtown

    1339 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Lawton Avenue West

    714 ft · 24 sec · South Lawton Avenue West

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South

    757 ft · 26 sec · West Heavy Traffic Way South

  17. 17

    Continue on West 2nd Street South

    713 ft · 26 sec · West 2nd Street South

  18. 18

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

    118 m · 21 sec · South Frisco Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street South

    1531 ft · 1 min · West 3rd Street South

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West

    119 m · 16 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ninnekah 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
88.2 mi · 56%
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
26.5 mi · 17%
Will Rogers Expressway
23.6 mi · 15%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.23 mi · 3%
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
2.37 mi · 2%
Martin Luther King
2.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa

87.7 mi · 01h 28m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
136.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Luther
01h 15m from Ninnekah
Leave By
1:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Ninnekah 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 Ninnekah to Tulsa?

The road trip is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Luther is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.7 miles from Ninnekah and 80.1 miles from Tulsa.

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

The direct path is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 1:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.09 one way or $42.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Luther

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

32 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

54 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ninnekah and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 136.85 mi (220.24 km).

Ninnekah

#1 Ninnekah

Town in Grady County, Oklahoma, United States

Population1,042
Coordinates34.9478500, -97.9239300
Altitude339
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: Maple Street (-97.9238, 34.947845)
End: West 2nd Street (-95.992775, 36.153952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.57 gal
21.08 L · about $21.09
Round trip
$42.19
11.14 gal · 42.16 L
Estimated CO2
49.5 kg one way
Round trip: 99 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.09 $42.19
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.72 $47.45
Premium $4.63 $25.76 $51.52
Diesel $5.42 $30.16 $60.32

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 Ninnekah and Tulsa. The current time is 00:08:25.

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.