How far is Okmulgee, OK from Tulsa, OK?
The driving distance from Okmulgee, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Okmulgee and Tulsa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Okmulgee and Tulsa.
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Start on East 6th Street
11 m · 3 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn left onto North Wood Drive
3.6 mi · 6 min · North Wood Drive
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Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
2705 ft · 36 sec · Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
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Continue on Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
13.8 mi · 16 min · Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
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Continue on Okmulgee Beeline
9.8 mi · 12 min · Okmulgee Beeline
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Continue on Okmulgee Expressway
7.2 mi · 9 min · Okmulgee Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 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 · 26 sec · South Lawton Avenue West
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Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South
1090 ft · 39 sec · West Heavy Traffic Way South
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Turn right onto South Guthrie Avenue West
114 m · 18 sec · South Guthrie Avenue West
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
1902 ft · 1 min · West 3rd Street South
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Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
119 m · 18 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 Okmulgee 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.
Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
Continue on Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
13.8 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Okmulgee and Sunny near Tulsa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Okmulgee to Tulsa?
The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mounds is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Okmulgee and 19.1 miles from Tulsa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Okmulgee and Sunny near Tulsa.
Stop Ideas Near Mounds
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 Mounds.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Okmulgee and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 36.7 mi (59.06 km).
#1 Okmulgee
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 11,615 |
| Coordinates | 35.6234400, -95.9605500 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| 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: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.75 | $11.50 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.24 | $12.49 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
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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