How far is Perry, OK from Tulsa, OK?

The driving distance from Perry, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
78.8 mi
01h 16m
Flight
72.81 mi
117.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.81 mi
Kilometers
117.17 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.8 mi
Kilometers
126.81 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tulsa
Thu, Apr 23, 6:13 AM CDT
Return by in Perry
Thu, Apr 23, 7:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Perry
2026-04-23T04:57
Arrive Tulsa
Thu, Apr 23, 6:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Perry
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
Maramec
OK

Human settlement in Pawnee County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Perry
39.1 mi
00h 38m
To Tulsa
39.6 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 to 24 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 Perry and Tulsa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 7th Street

    20 m · 5 sec · North 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fir Street

    16.8 mi · 22 min · Fir Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 412 East: Tulsa

    2127 ft · 53 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike

    36.1 mi · 34 min · Cimarron Turnpike

  5. 5

    Continue on Keystone Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Keystone Expressway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Keystone Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Sand Springs Expressway

    14.1 mi · 16 min · Sand Springs Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Quanah Avenue

    1116 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Quanah Avenue

    138 m · 23 sec · North Quanah Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Archer Street North

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Archer Street North

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Boulder Avenue West

    1169 ft · 39 sec · North Boulder Avenue West

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cimarron Turnpike
36.1 mi · 46%
Fir Street
16.8 mi · 21%
Sand Springs Expressway
14.1 mi · 18%
Keystone Expressway
8.65 mi · 11%
Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
1.18 mi · 2%
West Archer Street North
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Cimarron Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike

36.1 mi · 00h 34m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
72.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maramec
00h 38m from Perry
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Perry 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 Perry to Tulsa?

The road trip is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Maramec is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Perry and 39.6 miles from Tulsa.

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

The direct path is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.53 one way or $21.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Maramec

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Maramec, 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 Maramec.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

63 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

79 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

114 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Perry and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 72.81 mi (117.17 km).

Perry

#1 Perry

City in Oklahoma

Population4,832
Coordinates36.2894900, -97.2881000
Altitude308
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 7th Street (-97.288247, 36.289487)
End: West 2nd Street (-95.992775, 36.153952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.53 L · about $10.53
Round trip
$21.06
5.56 gal · 21.06 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.53 $21.06
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.84 $23.68
Premium $4.63 $12.86 $25.72
Diesel $5.42 $15.05 $30.11

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 Perry and Tulsa. The current time is 04:57:23.

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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.