How far is Tulsa, OK from Jay, OK?
The driving distance from Tulsa, OK to Jay, OK is about 79.5 miles (128 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Rogers County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tulsa and Jay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa and Jay.
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Start on South Boulder Avenue West
3 m · 6 sec · South Boulder Avenue West
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street South
1.3 km · 3 min · West 2nd Street South
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 244 East, US 412 East: Joplin
1265 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
9.1 mi · 10 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
28.9 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 28: Chelsea, South Grand Lake, Adair
1232 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Exact Coins Only
117 m · 17 sec
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Turn left
10 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto E0400 Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · E0400 Road
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Continue on N4390 Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · N4390 Road
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Turn slight left
712 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on E0420 Road
1.5 km · 2 min · E0420 Road
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Continue on Strang Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Strang Road
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Continue on Broadway
2883 ft · 57 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto Wood Street
653 ft · 18 sec · Wood Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ridge Road
97 m · 6 sec · Ridge Road
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Continue on E0420 Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · E0420 Road
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Turn straight
1335 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight
13.5 mi · 19 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left
7 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tulsa and Jay.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 44 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
28.9 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tulsa and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tulsa to Jay?
The road trip is about 79.5 miles (128 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Bushyhead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.7 miles from Tulsa and 39.8 miles from Jay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 3:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.64 one way or $21.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 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 Jay.
Stop Ideas Near Bushyhead
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bushyhead.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tulsa and Jay. Straight-line distance: 69.12 mi (111.23 km).
#1 Tulsa
The second most populous city in Oklahoma and the center of the Tulsa metropolitan area.
| Population | 403,166 |
| Coordinates | 36.1539800, -95.9927700 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jay
City in and county seat of Delaware County, Oklahoma
| Population | 2,533 |
| Coordinates | 36.4211900, -94.7969000 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jay (-94.7969, 36.42119)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $10.64 | $21.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.97 | $23.94 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.00 | $25.99 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.22 | $30.43 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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