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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.36 mi
00h 52m
Flight
34.96 mi
56.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.96 mi
Kilometers
56.26 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.36 mi
Kilometers
66.56 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bushyhead
Thu, Apr 23, 6:35 AM CDT
Return by in Tulsa
Thu, Apr 23, 7:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tulsa
2026-04-23T05:43
Arrive Bushyhead
Thu, Apr 23, 6:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tulsa
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
Verdigris
OK

Human settlement in Rogers County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Tulsa
20.7 mi
00h 26m
To Bushyhead
20.7 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South Boulder Avenue West

    3 m · 6 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street South

    1.3 km · 3 min · West 2nd Street South

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 244 East, US 412 East: Joplin

    1265 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    9.1 mi · 10 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore

    13.1 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 20: Claremore, Pryor Creek

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Will Rogers Boulevard

    1831 ft · 39 sec · East Will Rogers Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Dorothy Avenue

    1974 ft · 1 min · North Dorothy Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    670 ft · 18 sec · East 9th Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Maiden Lane

    110 m · 7 sec · Maiden Lane

  12. 12

    Continue on North Sioux Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Sioux Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Clem McSpadden Highway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Clem McSpadden Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Clem McSpadden Highway

    61 m · 8 sec · Clem McSpadden Highway

  15. 15

    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.

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
13.1 mi · 32%
Clem McSpadden Highway
10.2 mi · 25%
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
6.66 mi · 16%
Martin Luther King
6.66 mi · 16%
North Sioux Avenue
1.94 mi · 5%
OK 20
0.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
35 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Verdigris
00h 26m from Tulsa
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

28 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tulsa and Bushyhead. Straight-line distance: 34.96 mi (56.26 km).

Tulsa

#1 Tulsa

The second most populous city in Oklahoma and the center of the Tulsa metropolitan area.

Population403,166
Coordinates36.1539800, -95.9927700
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Bushyhead

#2 Bushyhead

City in Rogers County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population1,314
Coordinates36.4614800, -95.4941400
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Tulsa (-95.99277, 36.15398)
End: Bushyhead (-95.49414, 36.46148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.52 L · about $5.53
Round trip
$11.06
2.92 gal · 11.04 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tulsa and Bushyhead. The current time is 05:43:25.

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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.