How far is Springfield, MO from Tulsa, OK?
The driving distance from Springfield, MO to Tulsa, OK is about 180.9 miles (291.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.3 miles (267.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Tulsa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Tulsa.
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Start on West Chestnut Expressway
563 ft · 19 sec · West Chestnut Expressway
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Continue on West Chestnut Expressway
5.1 mi · 10 min · West Chestnut Expressway
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Take the ramp right toward I 44 West: Joplin
160.5 mi · 2 hr 46 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
9 mi · 10 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward 1st Street, Downtown
1417 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on East 1st Street South
1.2 km · 3 min · East 1st Street South
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Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
113 m · 15 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 Springfield 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.
I 44 West
Take the ramp right toward I 44 West: Joplin
160 mi · 02h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Springfield and Sunny near Tulsa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Tulsa?
The road trip is about 180.9 miles (291.1 km) and usually takes 03h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Quapaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from Springfield and 90.5 miles from Tulsa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.3 miles (267.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.06 one way or $48.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springfield and Sunny near Tulsa.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 166.33 mi (267.68 km).
#1 Springfield
City in Greene County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 293 |
| Coordinates | 37.2153300, -93.2982400 |
| Altitude | 396 |
| 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: Tulsa (-95.99277, 36.15398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $24.06 | $48.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.13 | $54.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.69 | $59.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.84 | $67.68 |
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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