How far is Tulsa, OK from Fairfax, OK?

The driving distance from Tulsa, OK to Fairfax, OK is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.1 miles (79 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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
77.21 mi
01h 29m
Flight
49.07 mi
78.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.07 mi
Kilometers
78.97 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.21 mi
Kilometers
124.25 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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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 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfax
Thu, Apr 23, 4:09 AM CDT
Return by in Tulsa
Thu, Apr 23, 5:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tulsa
2026-04-23T02:40
Arrive Fairfax
Thu, Apr 23, 4:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
Hallett
OK

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

From Tulsa
38.6 mi
00h 44m
To Fairfax
38.6 mi
00h 44m

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
80°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 Fairfax.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Boulder Avenue West

    113 m · 20 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 1st Street South

    1687 ft · 1 min · West 1st Street South

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 244 East, US 64 West, OK 51 West

    2005 ft · 54 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    667 ft · 10 sec · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs

    1791 ft · 43 sec · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Sand Springs Expressway

    14.5 mi · 16 min · Sand Springs Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Keystone Expressway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Keystone Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Keystone Expressway

    5.1 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Cimarron Turnpike

    22 mi · 21 min · Cimarron Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 18: Pawnee, Cushing

    1535 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    14.7 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    7.9 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    6.8 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cimarron Turnpike
22 mi · 29%
OK 18
14.9 mi · 19%
Sand Springs Expressway
14.5 mi · 19%
Keystone Expressway
8.66 mi · 11%
Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
1.19 mi · 2%
I 244 East
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

Cimarron Turnpike

Continue on Cimarron Turnpike

22 mi · 00h 21m

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
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
49.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hallett
00h 44m from Tulsa
Leave By
3:32 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 Fairfax.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Hallett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Tulsa and 38.6 miles from Fairfax.

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

The direct path is about 49.1 miles (79 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.30 one way or $20.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairfax.

Stop Ideas Near Hallett

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

53 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

87 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tulsa and Fairfax. Straight-line distance: 49.07 mi (78.97 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 Fairfax

Town in Oklahoma, United States

Population1,242
Coordinates36.5736600, -96.7042000
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: Tulsa (-95.99277, 36.15398)
End: Fairfax (-96.7042, 36.57366)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.31 L · about $10.30
Round trip
$20.60
5.44 gal · 20.62 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.30 $20.60
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.58 $23.17
Premium $4.63 $12.58 $25.16
Diesel $5.42 $14.73 $29.46

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 Fairfax. The current time is 02:40:15.

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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.