How far is Tulsa, OK from Colbert, OK?

The driving distance from Tulsa, OK to Colbert, OK is about 175.8 miles (283 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.6 miles (260 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
175.85 mi
03h 24m
Flight
161.57 mi
260.02 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.57 mi
Kilometers
260.02 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.85 mi
Kilometers
283.01 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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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 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colbert
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 AM CDT
Return by in Tulsa
Thu, Apr 23, 5:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tulsa
2026-04-22T23:02
Arrive Colbert
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tulsa
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
McAlester
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Tulsa
88 mi
01h 42m
To Colbert
87.8 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Boulder Avenue West

    1532 ft · 1 min · South Boulder Avenue West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 6th Street

    1958 ft · 1 min · West 6th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West 7th Street

    1486 ft · 55 sec · West 7th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 244 West, US 75 South

    973 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Okmulgee Expressway

    7 mi · 9 min · Okmulgee Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Okmulgee Beeline

    9.9 mi · 13 min · Okmulgee Beeline

  8. 8

    Continue on Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway

    13.8 mi · 16 min · Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway

    2731 ft · 36 sec · Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on North Wood Drive

    5.1 mi · 9 min · North Wood Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on W. R. "Dick" Stubbs Memorial Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · W. R. "Dick" Stubbs Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on US 62 West, US 75 South: Henryetta

    41.5 mi · 40 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69 South: Atoka, Dallas

    1647 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    44.6 mi · 53 min

  16. 16

    Continue on South Big Bend Road

    9.8 mi · 11 min · South Big Bend Road

  17. 17

    Continue on US 69 South, US 75 South: Durant

    27.6 mi · 30 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 91: Colbert, Denison Dam

    1028 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Moore Avenue

    3057 ft · 1 min · Moore Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn sharp right onto South Franklin Street

    13 m · 1 sec · South Franklin Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Franklin Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 69 South
72.5 mi · 41%
US 62 West
41.5 mi · 24%
Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
13.8 mi · 8%
Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
10.7 mi · 6%
Okmulgee Beeline
9.88 mi · 6%
South Big Bend Road
9.82 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US 69 South

Merge slight left

44.6 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
161.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McAlester
01h 42m from Tulsa
Leave By
10:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 175.8 miles (283 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?

McAlester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88 miles from Tulsa and 87.8 miles from Colbert.

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

The direct path is about 161.6 miles (260 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 10:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.52 one way or $47.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Tulsa and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Colbert.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tulsa and Colbert. Straight-line distance: 161.57 mi (260.02 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
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#2 Colbert

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

Population1,268
Coordinates33.8531600, -96.5024900
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Tulsa (-95.99277, 36.15398)
End: Colbert (-96.50249, 33.85316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.21 gal
23.49 L · about $23.52
Round trip
$47.03
12.42 gal · 46.98 L
Estimated CO2
55.2 kg one way
Round trip: 110.4 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.52 $47.03
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.45 $52.90
Premium $4.63 $28.72 $57.44
Diesel $5.42 $33.63 $67.25

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 Colbert. The current time is 23:02:31.

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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.