How far is Pocola, OK from Tulsa, OK?
The driving distance from Pocola, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 124.6 miles (200.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.3 miles (171 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 05m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pocola and Tulsa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pocola and Tulsa.
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Start on Love Street
36 m · 4 sec · Love Street
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Turn right onto Mc Kenizie Avenue
1.1 km · 3 min · Mc Kenizie Avenue
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Turn right onto Karl Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Karl Avenue
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Continue on Karl Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Karl Street
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Continue on Old Pocola Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Old Pocola Road
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Continue on County Road D1220
1349 ft · 26 sec · County Road D1220
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Continue on County Road E1220
884 ft · 22 sec · County Road E1220
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At the end of the road, turn left
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
14.6 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit left toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
1418 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
21.1 mi · 21 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 351: Muskogee, Tulsa
122 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
1840 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Muskogee Turnpike
14.4 mi · 15 min · Muskogee Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Muskogee Turnpike
41.3 mi · 40 min · Muskogee Turnpike
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Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway
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Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
116 m · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Broken Arrow Expressway
10.5 mi · 13 min · Broken Arrow Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Detroit Avenue, Downtown
1446 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto East 13th Street South
825 ft · 29 sec · East 13th Street South
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Turn right onto South Boston Avenue East
1.2 km · 2 min · South Boston Avenue East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 3rd Street South
757 ft · 32 sec · East 3rd Street South
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Turn right onto South Boulder Avenue West
119 m · 16 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 Pocola and Tulsa.
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
Keep slight right to continue on Muskogee Turnpike
41.3 mi · 00h 40m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pocola 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 Pocola to Tulsa?
The road trip is about 124.6 miles (200.5 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Braggs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.1 miles from Pocola and 62.4 miles from Tulsa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.3 miles (171 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 2:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.66 one way or $33.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pocola and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tulsa.
Stop Ideas Near Braggs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Braggs.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pocola and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 106.25 mi (171 km).
#1 Pocola
Commune in Bihor County, Romania
| Population | 4,153 |
| Coordinates | 35.2312100, -94.4780000 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| 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: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $16.66 | $33.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $18.74 | $37.48 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $20.35 | $40.70 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $23.83 | $47.65 |
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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