How far is Tulsa, OK from Fort Gibson, OK?

The driving distance from Tulsa, OK to Fort Gibson, OK is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
54.41 mi
01h 00m
Flight
48.26 mi
77.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.26 mi
Kilometers
77.66 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.41 mi
Kilometers
87.57 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Gibson
Tue, May 12, 9:48 PM CDT
Return by in Tulsa
Tue, May 12, 10:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tulsa
2026-05-12T20:47
Arrive Fort Gibson
Tue, May 12, 9:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
Coweta
OK

City in Wagoner County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Tulsa
27.2 mi
00h 30m
To Fort Gibson
27.2 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa and Fort Gibson.

  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

    1140 ft · 45 sec · West 2nd Street South

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Cincinnati Avenue East

    2281 ft · 2 min · South Cincinnati Avenue East

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 8th Street South

    1167 ft · 44 sec · East 8th Street South

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward OK 51, US 64, US 75 South: Okmulgee, Sand Springs, Broken Arrow

    1824 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on OK 51 East, US 64 East: Broken Arrow

    2574 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Broken Arrow Expressway

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Broken Arrow Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

    115 m · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Muskogee Turnpike

    33.4 mi · 32 min · Muskogee Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East: Fort Gibson, Tahlequah

    1058 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto East Shawnee Bypass

    2.3 mi · 3 min · East Shawnee Bypass

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Georgetown Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Georgetown Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto West Poplar Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Poplar Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Scott Street

    133 m · 10 sec · North Scott Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Hickory Avenue

    1410 ft · 28 sec · West Hickory Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Lee Street

    81 m · 9 sec · North Lee Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lee Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Muskogee Turnpike
33.4 mi · 61%
Broken Arrow Expressway
10.4 mi · 19%
Disabled American Veterans Highway
3.81 mi · 7%
East Shawnee Bypass
2.32 mi · 4%
West Poplar Street
1.28 mi · 2%
North Georgetown Road
0.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Muskogee Turnpike

Continue on Muskogee Turnpike

33.4 mi · 00h 32m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
48.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coweta
00h 30m from Tulsa
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tulsa and Sunny near Fort Gibson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tulsa to Fort Gibson?

The road trip is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Coweta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Tulsa and 27.2 miles from Fort Gibson.

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

The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.27 one way or $14.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tulsa and Sunny near Fort Gibson.

Stop Ideas Near Coweta

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

38 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tulsa and Fort Gibson. Straight-line distance: 48.26 mi (77.66 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
Fort Gibson

#2 Fort Gibson

Town in Oklahoma

Population3,933
Coordinates35.7976000, -95.2505200
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Start: Tulsa (-95.99277, 36.15398)
End: Fort Gibson (-95.25052, 35.7976)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.27 L · about $7.27
Round trip
$14.54
3.84 gal · 14.54 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.27 $14.54
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.18 $16.35
Premium $4.63 $8.88 $17.76
Diesel $5.42 $10.40 $20.79

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Tulsa and Fort Gibson. The current time is 20:47:20.

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.