How far is Tulsa, OK from Durant, OK?

The driving distance from Tulsa, OK to Durant, OK is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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
163.19 mi
03h 13m
Flight
150.76 mi
242.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.76 mi
Kilometers
242.63 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.19 mi
Kilometers
262.63 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Durant
Tue, May 5, 7:07 AM CDT
Return by in Tulsa
Tue, May 5, 10:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tulsa
2026-05-05T03:53
Arrive Durant
Tue, May 5, 7:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 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
10:32 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
81.7 mi
01h 36m
To Durant
81.5 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit right

    1049 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Magnolia Street

    1547 ft · 42 sec · Magnolia Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Avenue

    1169 ft · 50 sec · Northeast 2nd Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 2nd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 69 South
57.2 mi · 35%
US 62 West
41.5 mi · 25%
Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
13.8 mi · 8%
Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
10.7 mi · 7%
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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
150.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McAlester
01h 36m from Tulsa
Leave By
10:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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 81.7 miles from Tulsa and 81.5 miles from Durant.

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

The direct path is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 10:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.81 one way or $43.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 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 near Durant.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tulsa and Durant. Straight-line distance: 150.76 mi (242.63 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
Durant

#2 Durant

City in Oklahoma

Population19,157
Coordinates33.9939900, -96.3708200
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Tulsa (-95.99277, 36.15398)
End: Durant (-96.37082, 33.99399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.76 gal
21.8 L · about $21.81
Round trip
$43.63
11.52 gal · 43.6 L
Estimated CO2
51.2 kg one way
Round trip: 102.4 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.81 $43.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.53 $49.06
Premium $4.63 $26.64 $53.28
Diesel $5.42 $31.19 $62.38

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Tulsa and Durant. The current time is 03:53:38.

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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.