How far is Pryor, OK from Tahlequah, OK?
The driving distance from Pryor, OK to Tahlequah, OK is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pryor and Tahlequah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pryor and Tahlequah.
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Start on North Adair Street
10 m · 7 sec · North Adair Street
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1198 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on Brown Place
121 m · 16 sec · Brown Place
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Turn right onto North Hogan Street
67 m · 13 sec · North Hogan Street
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Turn left onto East Graham Avenue
9.4 mi · 13 min · East Graham Avenue
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Turn right onto Owen Walters Boulevard
2.2 mi · 3 min · Owen Walters Boulevard
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4.7 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto East Downing Street;ᏅᏚᎳᏟᏗ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ
1.3 km · 2 min · East Downing Street;ᏅᏚᎳᏟᏗ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ
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Turn left onto North Muskogee Avenue;ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Muskogee Avenue;ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pryor and Tahlequah.
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.
Owen Walters Boulevard
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14.7 mi · 00h 21m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pryor to Tahlequah?
The road trip is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Locust Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Pryor and 21.4 miles from Tahlequah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.05 one way or $12.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Pryor and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tahlequah.
Stop Ideas Near Locust Grove
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pryor and Tahlequah. Straight-line distance: 33.36 mi (53.68 km).
#1 Pryor
City in and county seat of Mayes County, Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 8,708 |
| Coordinates | 36.3084300, -95.3169100 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tahlequah
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 16,998 |
| Coordinates | 35.9153700, -94.9699600 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tahlequah (-94.96996, 35.91537)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $4.01 | $6.05 | $12.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $6.74 | $13.49 |
| Premium | $4.76 | $7.18 | $14.37 |
| Diesel | $5.88 | $8.88 | $17.77 |
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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