How far is Tahlequah, OK from Jenks, OK?

The driving distance from Tahlequah, OK to Jenks, OK is about 75 miles (120.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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
75.02 mi
01h 27m
Flight
56.32 mi
90.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.32 mi
Kilometers
90.64 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.02 mi
Kilometers
120.73 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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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 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jenks
Wed, Apr 22, 10:22 PM CDT
Return by in Tahlequah
Wed, Apr 22, 11:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tahlequah
2026-04-22T20:54
Arrive Jenks
Wed, Apr 22, 10:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tahlequah
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
Porter
OK

Town in Wagoner County, Oklahoma, United States

From Tahlequah
37.5 mi
00h 43m
To Jenks
37.5 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Tahlequah and Jenks.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tahlequah and Jenks.

  1. 1

    Start on North Muskogee Avenue;ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ

    5.7 mi · 10 min · North Muskogee Avenue;ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    717 ft · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 165 North: Port of Muskogee, Tulsa, USS Batfish

    2284 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike

    31.6 mi · 30 min · Muskogee Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 364 Toll: Creek Turnpike

    947 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on OK 364 West: Jenks, Sapulpa

    2155 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on OK 364 West: Jenks, Sapulpa

    2527 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on OK 364 West: Jenks, Sapulpa

    2280 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Creek Turnpike

    15.5 mi · 17 min · Creek Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Parkway

    813 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    662 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    58 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Riverside Parkway

    1356 ft · 28 sec · Riverside Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East 96th Street South

    153 m · 16 sec · East 96th Street South

  20. 20

    Continue on E. G. Featherston, Junior Memorial Bridge

    1998 ft · 43 sec · E. G. Featherston, Junior Memorial Bridge

  21. 21

    Continue on East Main Street

    545 ft · 15 sec · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East A Street

    2427 ft · 1 min · East A Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    81 m · 12 sec · North 2nd Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tahlequah and Jenks.

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Muskogee Turnpike
31.6 mi · 42%
Creek Turnpike
15.5 mi · 21%
North Muskogee Avenue
12.2 mi · 16%
ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ
12.2 mi · 16%
OK 364 West
1.32 mi · 2%
Riverside Parkway
0.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Muskogee Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike

31.6 mi · 00h 30m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
56.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Porter
00h 43m from Tahlequah
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Tahlequah and Mostly Cloudy near Jenks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tahlequah to Jenks?

The road trip is about 75 miles (120.7 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Porter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Tahlequah and 37.5 miles from Jenks.

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

The direct path is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 3:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.04 one way or $20.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Tahlequah and Mostly Cloudy near Jenks.

Stop Ideas Near Porter

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

52 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tahlequah and Jenks. Straight-line distance: 56.32 mi (90.64 km).

Tahlequah

#1 Tahlequah

City in Oklahoma

Population16,998
Coordinates35.9153700, -94.9699600
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Jenks

#2 Jenks

City in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population24,257
Coordinates36.0228700, -95.9683300
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Tahlequah (-94.96996, 35.91537)
End: Jenks (-95.96833, 36.02287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.02 L · about $10.04
Round trip
$20.07
5.3 gal · 20.04 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.04 $20.07
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.29 $22.57
Premium $4.63 $12.26 $24.51
Diesel $5.42 $14.35 $28.70

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 Tahlequah and Jenks. The current time is 20:54:47.

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.