How far is Oakland, OK from Tulsa, OK?
The driving distance from Oakland, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 177 miles (284.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.9 miles (239.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Tulsa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Tulsa.
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Start on Wiggs Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Wiggs Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
892 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto North 1st Street
1947 ft · 53 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn left onto East Wolf Street
1.4 km · 3 min · East Wolf Street
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Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
11.7 mi · 14 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Kemp Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Kemp Avenue
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
16.5 mi · 19 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
16.1 mi · 19 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp left toward OK 3 West, US 377 North, OK 99 North: Ada
1317 ft · 32 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left onto J. A. Richardson Loop
36.5 mi · 42 min · J. A. Richardson Loop
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Continue on South Milt Phillips Avenue
2.9 mi · 4 min · South Milt Phillips Avenue
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
14.1 mi · 16 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Jim Thorpe Boulevard
3.3 mi · 4 min · Jim Thorpe Boulevard
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
13.1 mi · 15 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on South 8th Avenue
4.4 mi · 5 min · South 8th Avenue
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Take the exit left
96 m · 8 sec
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Continue straight
971 ft · 24 sec
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Turn slight right onto I 44 East: Tulsa
155 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
42 mi · 41 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
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Continue on Skelly Bypass
1.2 mi · 2 min · Skelly Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
4.7 mi · 6 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 Oakland and Tulsa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
42 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oakland and Partly Sunny then 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 Oakland to Tulsa?
The road trip is about 177 miles (284.9 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Seminole is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.4 miles from Oakland and 89.7 miles from Tulsa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.9 miles (239.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.67 one way or $47.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oakland and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tulsa.
Stop Ideas Near Seminole
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 Seminole.
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Santa Fe Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 148.96 mi (239.72 km).
#1 Oakland
Human settlement in Marshall County, Oklahoma, United States of America
| Population | 1,161 |
| Coordinates | 34.1001000, -96.7938900 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| 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: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.67 | $47.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.62 | $53.24 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.91 | $57.81 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.84 | $67.69 |
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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