How far is Tulsa, OK from Langston, OK?

The driving distance from Tulsa, OK to Langston, OK is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
78.88 mi
01h 37m
Flight
71.99 mi
115.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.99 mi
Kilometers
115.86 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.88 mi
Kilometers
126.95 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Langston
Thu, Apr 23, 3:12 AM CDT
Return by in Tulsa
Thu, Apr 23, 4:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tulsa
2026-04-23T01:35
Arrive Langston
Thu, Apr 23, 3:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Drumright
OK

City in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States

From Tulsa
39.4 mi
00h 48m
To Langston
39.5 mi
00h 48m

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
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 23 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Skelly Bypass

    1.2 km · 56 sec · Skelly Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    10.8 mi · 10 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 33, OK 66: Kellyville, Drumright

    1059 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on OK 33 West: Drumright

    33 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    30 mi · 37 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East North Street

    2563 ft · 49 sec · East North Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Main Street

    1944 ft · 37 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East North Street

    1 km · 1 min · East North Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Noble Avenue

    62 m · 6 sec · North Noble Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East 116th Street

    14.2 mi · 17 min · East 116th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge

    1764 ft · 23 sec · Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge

  21. 21

    Continue on Sammy Davis, Junior Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Sammy Davis, Junior Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Indian-Meridian

    71 m · 4 sec · Indian-Meridian

  23. 23

    Continue on Sammy Davis Jr Drive

    2541 ft · 49 sec · Sammy Davis Jr Drive

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Massachusetts Avenue

    767 ft · 16 sec · North Massachusetts Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Turner Street

    637 ft · 12 sec · West Turner Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Turner Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 116th Street
14.2 mi · 18%
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
10.8 mi · 14%
Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial
10.3 mi · 13%
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
2.42 mi · 3%
Martin Luther King
2.42 mi · 3%
East Main Street
1.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

30 mi · 00h 37m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
72 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Drumright
00h 48m from Tulsa
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tulsa and Partly Sunny near Langston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Drumright is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.4 miles from Tulsa and 39.5 miles from Langston.

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

The direct path is about 72 miles (115.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 3:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.53 one way or $21.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tulsa and Partly Sunny near Langston.

Stop Ideas Near Drumright

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

58 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

76 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

101 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Norman

114 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tulsa and Langston. Straight-line distance: 71.99 mi (115.86 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
Langston

#2 Langston

Town in Alabama, USA

Population1,870
Coordinates35.9450500, -97.2553100
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Tulsa (-95.99277, 36.15398)
End: Langston (-97.25531, 35.94505)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.54 L · about $10.53
Round trip
$21.06
5.56 gal · 21.08 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.53 $21.06
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.84 $23.68
Premium $4.63 $12.86 $25.72
Diesel $5.42 $15.05 $30.11

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 Langston. The current time is 01:35:00.

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.