How far is Owasso, OK from Tulsa, OK?

The driving distance from Owasso, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.79 mi
00h 20m
Flight
11.09 mi
17.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.09 mi
Kilometers
17.85 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.79 mi
Kilometers
22.19 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tulsa
Thu, Apr 23, 9:32 AM CDT
Return by in Owasso
Thu, Apr 23, 9:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Owasso
2026-04-23T09:11
Arrive Tulsa
Thu, Apr 23, 9:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Owasso
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Catoosa
OK

City in Rogers County, Oklahoma, United States

From Owasso
7.6 mi
00h 10m
To Tulsa
6.2 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 30 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

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Tulsa, Tulsa International Airport

    2163 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 1st Street, Downtown

    1417 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on East 1st Street South

    1.2 km · 3 min · East 1st Street South

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West

    113 m · 17 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
5.5 mi · 40%
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
3.17 mi · 23%
Martin Luther King
3.17 mi · 23%
Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway
0.94 mi · 7%
East 1st Street South
0.73 mi · 5%
East 76th Street North
0.58 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

6.34 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
11.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Catoosa
00h 10m from Owasso
Leave By
7:48 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Owasso and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tulsa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Catoosa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Owasso and 6.2 miles from Tulsa.

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

The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.86 one way or $3.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Owasso and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tulsa.

Stop Ideas Near Catoosa

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Catoosa and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.1 mi away

OTC/City Hall Parking Garage

Tulsa , OK
223 E 1st St, Tulsa, OK 74103
Rating 2.0/5 2 reviews Parking garage
Tulsa City Hall
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

Tulsa City Hall

Tulsa , OK
175 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103
Rating 4.0/5 51 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.6 mi away

Catoosa City Hall

Catoosa , OK
214 S Cherokee St, Catoosa, OK 74015
Rating 2.0/5 4 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

22 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Owasso and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 11.09 mi (17.85 km).

Owasso

#1 Owasso

City in Rogers and Tulsa counties, Oklahoma, United States

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

#2 Tulsa

The second most populous city in Oklahoma and the center of the Tulsa metropolitan area.

Population403,166
Coordinates36.1539800, -95.9927700
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-95.855007, 36.26954)
End: South Boulder Avenue (-95.992775, 36.153952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.84 L · about $1.86
Round trip
$3.71
0.98 gal · 3.68 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.86 $3.71
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.09 $4.17
Premium $4.63 $2.27 $4.53
Diesel $5.42 $2.65 $5.31

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Owasso and Tulsa. The current time is 09:11:33.

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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.