How far is Tulsa, OK from Kiefer, OK?

The driving distance from Tulsa, OK to Kiefer, OK is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.15 mi
00h 27m
Flight
15.01 mi
24.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.01 mi
Kilometers
24.15 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.15 mi
Kilometers
29.21 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kiefer
Thu, Apr 16, 5:10 PM CDT
Return by in Tulsa
Thu, Apr 16, 5:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tulsa
2026-04-16T16:43
Arrive Kiefer
Thu, Apr 16, 5:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tulsa
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jenks
OK

City in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Tulsa
9.1 mi
00h 13m
To Kiefer
9.1 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Okmulgee Beeline

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 67: Kiefer, Bixby

    1646 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West 151st Street South

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 151st Street South

  10. 10

    Continue on Indiana Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Indiana Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    11 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Okmulgee Expressway
6.98 mi · 38%
Okmulgee Beeline
4.47 mi · 25%
Indiana Avenue
2 mi · 11%
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
1.14 mi · 6%
Martin Luther King
1.14 mi · 6%
West 151st Street South
0.96 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Okmulgee Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on Okmulgee Expressway

6.98 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
15 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jenks
00h 13m from Tulsa
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tulsa and Mostly Sunny near Kiefer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jenks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Tulsa and 9.1 miles from Kiefer.

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

The direct path is about 15 miles (24.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.42 one way or $4.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tulsa and Mostly Sunny near Kiefer.

Stop Ideas Near Jenks

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Jenks and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.6 mi away

OTC/City Hall Parking Garage

Tulsa , OK
223 E 1st St, Tulsa, OK 74103
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Tulsa City Hall
Meeting point 8.5 mi away

Tulsa City Hall

Tulsa , OK
175 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103
Rating 4.0/5 51 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jenks.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

15 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tulsa and Kiefer. Straight-line distance: 15.01 mi (24.15 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
Kiefer

#2 Kiefer

City in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population2,042
Coordinates35.9448200, -96.0652800
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Tulsa (-95.99277, 36.15398)
End: Kiefer (-96.06528, 35.94482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.42 L · about $2.42
Round trip
$4.85
1.28 gal · 4.84 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.42 $4.85
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.73 $5.45
Premium $4.63 $2.96 $5.92
Diesel $5.42 $3.47 $6.93

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Tulsa and Kiefer. The current time is 16:43:19.

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.