How far is Tulsa, OK from Bushyhead, OK?
The driving distance from Tulsa, OK to Bushyhead, OK is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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 00h 52m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Rogers 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 Tulsa and Bushyhead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa and Bushyhead.
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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
13.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 20: Claremore, Pryor Creek
1.4 km · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Will Rogers Boulevard
1831 ft · 39 sec · East Will Rogers Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Dorothy Avenue
1974 ft · 1 min · North Dorothy Avenue
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Turn right onto East 9th Street
670 ft · 18 sec · East 9th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Maiden Lane
110 m · 7 sec · Maiden Lane
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Continue on North Sioux Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Sioux Avenue
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Turn right onto Clem McSpadden Highway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Clem McSpadden Highway
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Continue on Clem McSpadden Highway
61 m · 8 sec · Clem McSpadden Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clem McSpadden Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tulsa and Bushyhead.
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
13.1 mi · 00h 13m
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 Tulsa and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bushyhead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tulsa to Bushyhead?
The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Verdigris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.7 miles from Tulsa and 20.7 miles from Bushyhead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35 miles (56.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.53 one way or $11.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tulsa and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bushyhead.
Stop Ideas Near Verdigris
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 Verdigris.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tulsa and Bushyhead. Straight-line distance: 34.96 mi (56.26 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 Bushyhead
City in Rogers County, Oklahoma, United States of America
| Population | 1,314 |
| Coordinates | 36.4614800, -95.4941400 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bushyhead (-95.49414, 36.46148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.53 | $11.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $7.91 | $15.81 |
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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