How far is Okemah, OK from Tulsa, OK?
The driving distance from Okemah, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.8 miles (85 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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.
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 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Okemah and Tulsa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Okemah and Tulsa.
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Start on West Atlanta Street
20 m · 5 sec · West Atlanta Street
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
137 m · 22 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto West Broadway Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn right onto North 16th Street
1347 ft · 41 sec · North 16th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
24.6 mi · 29 min
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Turn left onto East 1st Avenue
1120 ft · 36 sec · East 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
2409 ft · 49 sec
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Take the ramp right
1403 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East: Tulsa
815 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
24.8 mi · 24 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 Okemah and Tulsa.
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.
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
24.8 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Okemah 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 Okemah to Tulsa?
The road trip is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Bristow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Okemah and 31.9 miles from Tulsa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.8 miles (85 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Okemah and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tulsa.
Stop Ideas Near Bristow
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 Bristow.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Okemah and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 52.82 mi (85.01 km).
#1 Okemah
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 3,048 |
| Coordinates | 35.4325900, -96.3050100 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| 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: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.56 | $17.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $9.63 | $19.25 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $10.45 | $20.90 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $12.24 | $24.48 |
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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