How far is Talihina, OK from Tulsa, OK?
The driving distance from Talihina, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Talihina and Tulsa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Talihina and Tulsa.
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Start on Dallas Street
1240 ft · 27 sec · Dallas Street
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Continue on Talimena Scenic Drive
1419 ft · 30 sec · Talimena Scenic Drive
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Turn right
13.3 mi · 19 min
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Turn right
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
1.1 km · 54 sec
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Turn left
12.9 mi · 19 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
7 mi · 12 min
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Turn right
26.5 mi · 34 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
1728 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
7.7 mi · 8 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 351: Muskogee, Tulsa
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Continue on Muskogee Turnpike
14.4 mi · 15 min · Muskogee Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Muskogee Turnpike
41.3 mi · 40 min · Muskogee Turnpike
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Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway
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Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
116 m · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Broken Arrow Expressway
10.5 mi · 13 min · Broken Arrow Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Detroit Avenue, Downtown
1446 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto East 13th Street South
825 ft · 29 sec · East 13th Street South
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Turn right onto South Boston Avenue East
1.2 km · 2 min · South Boston Avenue East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 3rd Street South
757 ft · 32 sec · East 3rd Street South
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Turn right onto South Boulder Avenue West
119 m · 16 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 Talihina and Tulsa.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Muskogee Turnpike
Keep slight right to continue on Muskogee Turnpike
41.3 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Talihina and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tulsa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Talihina to Tulsa?
The road trip is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Webbers Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Talihina and 72.8 miles from Tulsa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 1:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.43 one way or $38.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Talihina and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tulsa.
Stop Ideas Near Webbers Falls
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Webbers Falls.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Talihina and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 110.53 mi (177.88 km).
#1 Talihina
City in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, United States of America
| Population | 1,079 |
| Coordinates | 34.7514900, -95.0480200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| 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: South Boulder Avenue (-95.992775, 36.153952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 234 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $3.79 | $19.43 | $38.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.85 | $43.70 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $23.73 | $47.45 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $27.78 | $55.56 |
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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