How far is Oologah, OK from Tulsa, OK?
The driving distance from Oologah, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Rogers and Tulsa counties, Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oologah and Tulsa.
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Start on South Elm Street
4.3 mi · 5 min · South Elm Street
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Continue on US 169 South: Owasso
19.1 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Tulsa, Tulsa International Airport
2163 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward 1st Street, Downtown
1417 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on East 1st Street South
1.2 km · 3 min · East 1st Street South
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Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
113 m · 15 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 Oologah and Tulsa.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
US 169 South
Continue on US 169 South: Owasso
19.1 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Oologah and Mostly Cloudy near Tulsa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oologah to Tulsa?
The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Owasso is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Oologah and 15.8 miles from Tulsa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.20 one way or $8.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Oologah and Mostly Cloudy near Tulsa.
Stop Ideas Near Owasso
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
OTC/City Hall Parking Garage
Tulsa City Hall
City of Skiatook Municipal Office
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Owasso.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oologah and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 25.71 mi (41.37 km).
#1 Oologah
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,179 |
| Coordinates | 36.4470400, -95.7083200 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| 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: South Boulder Avenue (-95.992775, 36.153952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.20 | $8.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.73 | $9.45 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.13 | $10.27 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.01 | $12.02 |
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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