How far is Tulsa, OK from Chouteau, OK?

The driving distance from Tulsa, OK to Chouteau, OK is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
38.25 mi
00h 48m
Flight
36.31 mi
58.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.31 mi
Kilometers
58.43 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.25 mi
Kilometers
61.55 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chouteau
Thu, Apr 23, 3:47 AM CDT
Return by in Tulsa
Thu, Apr 23, 4:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tulsa
2026-04-23T02:59
Arrive Chouteau
Thu, Apr 23, 3:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Fair Oaks
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Tulsa
19.1 mi
00h 24m
To Chouteau
19.1 mi
00h 24m

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
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tulsa and Chouteau.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa and Chouteau.

  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 left to continue on US 412 East: Choteau

    22 mi · 26 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit left

    2507 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Howey

    2595 ft · 49 sec · Howey

  9. 9

    Continue on South Vann Street

    2313 ft · 45 sec · South Vann Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2098 ft · 46 sec · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Chouteau Avenue

    54 m · 3 sec · South Chouteau Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Chouteau Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tulsa and Chouteau.

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 412 East
22.5 mi · 59%
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
6.66 mi · 17%
Martin Luther King
6.66 mi · 17%
West 2nd Street South
0.79 mi · 2%
Howey
0.49 mi · 1%
South Vann Street
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 412 East

Keep slight left to continue on US 412 East: Choteau

22 mi · 00h 26m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
36.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fair Oaks
00h 24m from Tulsa
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tulsa and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chouteau.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tulsa to Chouteau?

The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Fair Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Tulsa and 19.1 miles from Chouteau.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chouteau.

Stop Ideas Near Fair Oaks

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

26 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tulsa and Chouteau. Straight-line distance: 36.31 mi (58.43 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
Chouteau

#2 Chouteau

Second-largest town in Mayes County, Omklahoma, United States

Population2,112
Coordinates36.1859300, -95.3430200
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Tulsa (-95.99277, 36.15398)
End: Chouteau (-95.34302, 36.18593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.11 L · about $5.11
Round trip
$10.22
2.7 gal · 10.22 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.11 $10.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.75 $11.50
Premium $4.63 $6.24 $12.49
Diesel $5.42 $7.31 $14.62

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 Chouteau. The current time is 02:59:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.