How far is Pryor Creek, OK from Tulsa, OK?

The driving distance from Pryor Creek, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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
43.65 mi
00h 46m
Flight
39.11 mi
62.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.11 mi
Kilometers
62.94 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.65 mi
Kilometers
70.24 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tulsa
Wed, Apr 22, 9:14 PM CDT
Return by in Pryor Creek
Wed, Apr 22, 10:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pryor Creek
2026-04-22T20:27
Arrive Tulsa
Wed, Apr 22, 9:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pryor Creek
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
Verdigris
OK

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

From Pryor Creek
21.7 mi
00h 23m
To Tulsa
21.9 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pryor Creek and Tulsa.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Mill Street

    66 m · 9 sec · North Mill Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Graham Avenue

    8.6 mi · 11 min · West Graham Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    820 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    942 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto I 44 West: Tulsa

    1115 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Turnpike

    12.3 mi · 12 min · Will Rogers Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward 1st Street, Downtown

    1417 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on East 1st Street South

    1.2 km · 3 min · East 1st Street South

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West

    113 m · 15 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pryor Creek 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Graham Avenue
15.8 mi · 36%
Will Rogers Turnpike
12.3 mi · 28%
I 44 West
5.34 mi · 12%
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
4.49 mi · 10%
Martin Luther King
4.49 mi · 10%
East 1st Street South
0.73 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Will Rogers Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Turnpike

12.3 mi · 00h 12m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
39.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Verdigris
00h 23m from Pryor Creek
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Pryor Creek 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 Pryor Creek to Tulsa?

The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Verdigris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Pryor Creek and 21.9 miles from Tulsa.

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

The direct path is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.83 one way or $11.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pryor Creek and Mostly Cloudy near Tulsa.

Stop Ideas Near Verdigris

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

28 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pryor Creek and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 39.11 mi (62.94 km).

Pryor Creek

#1 Pryor Creek

City in and county seat of Mayes County, Oklahoma, United States

Population9,392
Coordinates36.3086200, -95.3177700
Altitude-
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: (-95.317793, 36.308562)
End: South Boulder Avenue (-95.992775, 36.153952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.54 gal
5.83 L · about $5.83
Round trip
$11.66
3.08 gal · 11.66 L
Estimated CO2
13.7 kg one way
Round trip: 27.4 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.83 $11.66
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.56 $13.12
Premium $4.63 $7.12 $14.25
Diesel $5.42 $8.34 $16.68

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 Pryor Creek and Tulsa. The current time is 20:27:56.

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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.