How far is Tulsa, OK from Checotah, OK?
The driving distance from Tulsa, OK to Checotah, OK is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.1 miles (87 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Wagoner County, Oklahoma, United States
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 Checotah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa and Checotah.
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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
1140 ft · 45 sec · West 2nd Street South
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Turn right onto South Cincinnati Avenue East
2281 ft · 2 min · South Cincinnati Avenue East
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Turn left onto East 8th Street South
1167 ft · 44 sec · East 8th Street South
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Take the ramp slight right toward OK 51, US 64, US 75 South: Okmulgee, Sand Springs, Broken Arrow
1824 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on OK 51 East, US 64 East: Broken Arrow
2574 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight right onto Broken Arrow Expressway
10.4 mi · 13 min · Broken Arrow Expressway
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Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
115 m · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway
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Continue on Muskogee Turnpike
24.9 mi · 23 min · Muskogee Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Muskogee, Wagoner
2294 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight right
61 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 9 min
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Continue on South 32nd Street
19.4 mi · 23 min · South 32nd Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69 Business: Checotah, Rentiesville
1246 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto North Broadway Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tulsa and Checotah.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Muskogee Turnpike
Continue on Muskogee Turnpike
24.9 mi · 00h 24m
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 Checotah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tulsa to Checotah?
The road trip is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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 34.6 miles from Tulsa and 34.5 miles from Checotah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.1 miles (87 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 3:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.24 one way or $18.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 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 Checotah.
Stop Ideas Near Porter
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tulsa and Checotah. Straight-line distance: 54.08 mi (87.04 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 Checotah
City in McIntosh County, Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 3,075 |
| Coordinates | 35.4701000, -95.5230400 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: Checotah (-95.52304, 35.4701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.24 | $18.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.39 | $20.78 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.29 | $22.57 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $13.21 | $26.43 |
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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