How far is Nowata, OK from Tulsa, OK?
The driving distance from Nowata, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 49.7 miles (80 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Location in Oklahoma
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nowata and Tulsa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nowata and Tulsa.
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Start on Maple Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Maple Street
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Continue straight
33 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
20.6 mi · 25 min
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Continue on US 169 South: Owasso
19.1 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Tulsa, Tulsa International Airport
2163 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward 1st Street, Downtown
1417 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on East 1st Street South
1.2 km · 3 min · East 1st Street South
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Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
113 m · 17 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 Nowata and Tulsa.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Maple Street
Continue straight
20.6 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny leaving Nowata and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny near Tulsa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nowata to Tulsa?
The road trip is about 49.7 miles (80 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Collinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.8 miles from Nowata and 25 miles from Tulsa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.63 one way or $13.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny around Nowata and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny near Tulsa.
Stop Ideas Near Collinsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Collinsville.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nowata and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 42.61 mi (68.57 km).
#1 Nowata
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 3,544 |
| Coordinates | 36.7006500, -95.6380300 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| 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: South Boulder Avenue (-95.992775, 36.153952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.63 | $13.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.45 | $14.91 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.09 | $16.19 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.48 | $18.95 |
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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