How far is Seminole, OK from Tulsa, OK?

The driving distance from Seminole, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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
86.93 mi
01h 29m
Flight
74.64 mi
120.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.64 mi
Kilometers
120.12 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.93 mi
Kilometers
139.9 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tulsa
Sun, Apr 19, 12:04 AM CDT
Return by in Seminole
Sun, Apr 19, 1:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seminole
2026-04-18T22:35
Arrive Tulsa
Sun, Apr 19, 12:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seminole
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
Depew
OK

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

From Seminole
43.4 mi
00h 44m
To Tulsa
43.5 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 mph N
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Broadway Avenue

    46 m · 6 sec · East Broadway Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Milt Phillips Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · North Milt Phillips Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    14.1 mi · 16 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Jim Thorpe Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Jim Thorpe Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on South 8th Avenue

    4.4 mi · 5 min · South 8th Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit left

    96 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    971 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto I 44 East: Tulsa

    155 m · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    42 mi · 41 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Skelly Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Skelly Bypass

  12. 12

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

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 7th Street, Downtown

    1339 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Lawton Avenue West

    714 ft · 24 sec · South Lawton Avenue West

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South

    757 ft · 26 sec · West Heavy Traffic Way South

  16. 16

    Continue on West 2nd Street South

    713 ft · 26 sec · West 2nd Street South

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue

    118 m · 21 sec · South Frisco Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street South

    1531 ft · 1 min · West 3rd Street South

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West

    119 m · 16 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Seminole 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
42 mi · 48%
Veterans Memorial Highway
27.2 mi · 31%
South 8th Avenue
4.64 mi · 5%
Jim Thorpe Boulevard
3.26 mi · 4%
North Milt Phillips Avenue
2.52 mi · 3%
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
2.37 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

42 mi · 00h 41m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
74.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Depew
00h 44m from Seminole
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Seminole and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny near Tulsa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Seminole to Tulsa?

The road trip is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Depew is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Seminole and 43.5 miles from Tulsa.

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

The direct path is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.63 one way or $23.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Seminole and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny near Tulsa.

Stop Ideas Near Depew

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

61 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

84 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

98 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Norman

107 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seminole and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 74.64 mi (120.12 km).

Seminole

#1 Seminole

City in Oklahoma

Population7,035
Coordinates35.2245200, -96.6705700
Altitude272
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: East Broadway Avenue (-96.670583, 35.224416)
End: West 2nd Street (-95.992775, 36.153952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.61 L · about $11.63
Round trip
$23.25
6.14 gal · 23.22 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.63 $23.25
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.08 $26.15
Premium $4.63 $14.20 $28.40
Diesel $5.42 $16.62 $33.25

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Seminole and Tulsa. The current time is 22:35:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.