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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
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Town in Wagoner County, Oklahoma, United States
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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.
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Start on North Main Street
2000 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East 76th Street North
1778 ft · 1 min · East 76th Street North
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Take the ramp right
1296 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
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Continue on Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
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Continue on Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway
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Take the exit right toward OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Muskogee
890 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Broken Arrow Expressway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Broken Arrow Expressway
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Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
115 m · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway
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Continue on Muskogee Turnpike
33.4 mi · 32 min · Muskogee Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East: Fort Gibson, Tahlequah
1058 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Shawnee Bypass
7.6 mi · 10 min · East Shawnee Bypass
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
2609 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Muskogee Avenue
36 m · 2 sec · South Muskogee Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Muskogee Avenue
4.1 mi · 8 min · South Muskogee Avenue
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Owasso and Tahlequah. Straight-line distance: 55.13 mi (88.72 km).
#1 Owasso
City in Rogers and Tulsa counties, Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 37,241 |
| Coordinates | 36.2695400, -95.8547100 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tahlequah
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 16,998 |
| Coordinates | 35.9153700, -94.9699600 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tahlequah (-94.96996, 35.91537)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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