How far is Pawhuska, OK from Tulsa, OK?
The driving distance from Pawhuska, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pawhuska and Tulsa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pawhuska and Tulsa.
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Start on Leahy Avenue
28 m · 6 sec · Leahy Avenue
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Turn right onto East 10th Street
1538 ft · 1 min · East 10th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lynn Avenue
3141 ft · 2 min · Lynn Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Lynn Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Lynn Avenue
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn left
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1176 ft · 42 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto 5th Street
1619 ft · 43 sec · 5th Street
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Continue on Spruce Avenue
8.7 mi · 12 min · Spruce Avenue
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Continue straight
1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
15.4 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
8.5 mi · 15 min
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Take the ramp right toward US 75 South: Downtown Tulsa
971 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chapelle Family Memorial Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Chapelle Family Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 244 East, US 412 East: Joplin
137 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown
823 ft · 28 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 Pawhuska and Tulsa.
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.
Spruce Avenue
Continue straight
15.4 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Pawhuska 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 Pawhuska to Tulsa?
The road trip is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Avant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Pawhuska and 30.3 miles from Tulsa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 4:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.50 one way or $15.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pawhuska and Mostly Cloudy near Tulsa.
Stop Ideas Near Avant
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pawhuska and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 40.34 mi (64.92 km).
#1 Pawhuska
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 3,371 |
| Coordinates | 36.6678400, -96.3372300 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| 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: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.50 | $15.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.43 | $16.87 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $9.16 | $18.32 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.72 | $21.44 |
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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