How far is Owasso, OK from Tahlequah, OK?

The driving distance from Owasso, OK to Tahlequah, OK is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.47 mi
01h 29m
Flight
55.13 mi
88.72 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.13 mi
Kilometers
88.72 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.47 mi
Kilometers
124.67 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tahlequah
Tue, May 12, 10:56 PM CDT
Return by in Owasso
Wed, May 13, 12:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Owasso
2026-05-12T21:27
Arrive Tahlequah
Tue, May 12, 10:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Owasso
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Porter
OK

Town in Wagoner County, Oklahoma, United States

From Owasso
38.7 mi
00h 44m
To Tahlequah
38.8 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Owasso and Tahlequah.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Owasso and Tahlequah.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    2000 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 76th Street North

    1778 ft · 1 min · East 76th Street North

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1296 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Muskogee

    890 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Broken Arrow Expressway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Broken Arrow Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

    115 m · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Muskogee Turnpike

    33.4 mi · 32 min · Muskogee Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East: Fort Gibson, Tahlequah

    1058 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto East Shawnee Bypass

    7.6 mi · 10 min · East Shawnee Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2609 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Muskogee Avenue

    36 m · 2 sec · South Muskogee Avenue

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto South Muskogee Avenue

    4.1 mi · 8 min · South Muskogee Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Muskogee Avenue;ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Owasso and Tahlequah.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Muskogee Turnpike
33.4 mi · 43%
East Shawnee Bypass
20.6 mi · 27%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
7.31 mi · 9%
South Muskogee Avenue
4.09 mi · 5%
Disabled American Veterans Highway
3.81 mi · 5%
Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway
3.08 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Muskogee Turnpike

Continue on Muskogee Turnpike

33.4 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
55.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Porter
00h 44m from Owasso
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Owasso and Sunny near Tahlequah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Owasso to Tahlequah?

The road trip is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Porter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.7 miles from Owasso and 38.8 miles from Tahlequah.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.34 one way or $20.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Owasso and Sunny near Tahlequah.

Stop Ideas Near Porter

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Porter, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Porter.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

52 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Owasso and Tahlequah. Straight-line distance: 55.13 mi (88.72 km).

Owasso

#1 Owasso

City in Rogers and Tulsa counties, Oklahoma, United States

Population37,241
Coordinates36.2695400, -95.8547100
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Tahlequah

#2 Tahlequah

City in Oklahoma

Population16,998
Coordinates35.9153700, -94.9699600
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Owasso (-95.85471, 36.26954)
End: Tahlequah (-94.96996, 35.91537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.35 L · about $10.34
Round trip
$20.68
5.46 gal · 20.7 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.34 $20.68
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.63 $23.25
Premium $4.63 $12.63 $25.25
Diesel $5.42 $14.78 $29.57

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oklahoma · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Owasso and Tahlequah. The current time is 21:27:46.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.