How far is Tulsa, OK from Locust Grove, OK?
The driving distance from Tulsa, OK to Locust Grove, OK is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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.
Flight Distance
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tulsa and Locust Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa and Locust Grove.
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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 left to continue on US 412 East: Choteau
27 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
2731 ft · 45 sec · Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
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Continue on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Highway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Dan P. Holmes Memorial Highway
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Continue on Wyandotte Street
1574 ft · 34 sec · Wyandotte Street
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Continue on Main Street
556 ft · 16 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Harold Andrews Boulevard
982 ft · 30 sec · Harold Andrews Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harold Andrews Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tulsa and Locust Grove.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 412 East
Keep slight left to continue on US 412 East: Choteau
27 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tulsa and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Locust Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tulsa to Locust Grove?
The road trip is about 47.7 miles (76.7 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?
Inola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.8 miles from Tulsa and 23.9 miles from Locust Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 4:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.36 one way or $12.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tulsa and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Locust Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Inola
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 Inola.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tulsa and Locust Grove. Straight-line distance: 46.12 mi (74.23 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 Locust Grove
Town in Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 1,395 |
| Coordinates | 36.2000900, -95.1677400 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: Locust Grove (-95.16774, 36.20009)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.16 | $14.31 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
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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