How far is Okarche, OK from Tulsa, OK?
The driving distance from Okarche, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Okarche and Tulsa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Okarche and Tulsa.
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Start on Oklahoma Avenue
34 m · 12 sec · Oklahoma Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Expressway
17.5 mi · 22 min · Northwest Expressway
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Take the exit right toward I 344 East
1411 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Kilpatrick Turnpike
16.7 mi · 18 min · John Kilpatrick Turnpike
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Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.1 mi · 1 hr 25 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 Okarche 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
Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.1 mi · 01h 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 leaving Okarche and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Tulsa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Okarche to Tulsa?
The road trip is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Chandler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from Okarche and 69.7 miles from Tulsa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 2:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.99 one way or $35.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Okarche and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Tulsa.
Stop Ideas Near Chandler
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Okarche and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 114.84 mi (184.82 km).
#1 Okarche
Town in Canadian and Kingfisher counties in Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 1,334 |
| Coordinates | 35.7258800, -97.9764400 |
| Altitude | 379 |
| 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: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $17.99 | $35.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.23 | $40.46 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.97 | $43.94 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $25.72 | $51.44 |
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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