How far is Okemah, OK from Tulsa County, OK?
The driving distance from Okemah, OK to Tulsa County, OK is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Okemah and Tulsa County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Okemah and Tulsa County.
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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 right to continue on Skelly Bypass
4.3 mi · 5 min · Skelly Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward Lewis Avenue
802 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto East 51st Street South
1.1 mi · 2 min · East 51st Street South
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Turn left onto South Harvard Avenue East
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Harvard Avenue East
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Turn left onto East 29th Street South
58 m · 12 sec · East 29th Street South
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Turn left
66 m · 18 sec
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Turn right
48 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Okemah and Tulsa County.
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 Clear leaving Okemah and Sunny near Tulsa County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Okemah to Tulsa County?
The road trip is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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 33.2 miles from Okemah and 33.1 miles from Tulsa County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 3:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.36 one way or $18.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Okemah and Sunny near Tulsa County.
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 County. Straight-line distance: 51.75 mi (83.28 km).
#1 Okemah
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 3,048 |
| Coordinates | 35.4325900, -96.3050100 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tulsa County
County in Oklahoma, United States of America
| Population | 657,589 |
| Coordinates | 36.1210800, -95.9414800 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tulsa County (-95.94148, 36.12108)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $4.00 | $9.36 | $18.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.45 | $10.41 | $20.81 |
| Premium | $4.74 | $11.09 | $22.18 |
| Diesel | $5.87 | $13.74 | $27.48 |
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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