How far is Tulsa, OK from Ava, MO?
The driving distance from Tulsa, OK to Ava, MO is about 237.5 miles (382.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193 miles (310.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 46m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 23m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tulsa and Ava.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa and Ava.
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Start on South Boulder Avenue West
3 m · 6 sec · South Boulder Avenue West
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street South
1.3 km · 3 min · West 2nd Street South
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 244 East, US 412 East: Joplin
1265 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
9.1 mi · 10 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
157.4 mi · 2 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 360 East
1463 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on James River Freeway
14.4 mi · 17 min · James River Freeway
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Continue straight
37.2 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO EE, MO 5 South, US 60 BUS: Mansfield, Ava
1224 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right
10.6 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Springfield Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Springfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Jefferson Street
5 m · 1 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Jefferson Street
3270 ft · 1 min · North Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tulsa and Ava.
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 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
157 mi · 02h 43m
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 Tulsa and Sunny near Ava.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tulsa to Ava?
The road trip is about 237.5 miles (382.2 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?
Fidelity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.6 miles from Tulsa and 118.9 miles from Ava.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193 miles (310.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 8:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.74 one way or $63.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tulsa and Sunny near Ava.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tulsa and Ava. Straight-line distance: 192.99 mi (310.58 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Ava
City in Myanmar
| Population | 2,905 |
| Coordinates | 36.9520000, -92.6604500 |
| Altitude | 391 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ava (-92.66045, 36.952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 382 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
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 | $31.74 | $63.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $35.69 | $71.38 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $38.76 | $77.52 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $45.38 | $90.76 |
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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