How far is Tulsa, OK from McAlester, OK?
The driving distance from Tulsa, OK to McAlester, OK is about 91 miles (146.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.3 miles (137.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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
Driving 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 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tulsa and McAlester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa and McAlester.
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Start on South Boulder Avenue West
1532 ft · 1 min · South Boulder Avenue West
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Turn right onto West 6th Street
1958 ft · 1 min · West 6th Street
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Continue on West 7th Street
1486 ft · 55 sec · West 7th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 244 West, US 75 South
973 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Okmulgee Expressway
7 mi · 9 min · Okmulgee Expressway
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Continue on Okmulgee Beeline
9.9 mi · 13 min · Okmulgee Beeline
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Continue on Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
13.8 mi · 16 min · Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
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Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
2731 ft · 36 sec · Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
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Continue on North Wood Drive
5.1 mi · 9 min · North Wood Drive
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Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
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Continue on W. R. "Dick" Stubbs Memorial Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · W. R. "Dick" Stubbs Memorial Highway
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Continue on US 62 West, US 75 South: Henryetta
35.1 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 270, OK 1: McAlester, Calvin
1109 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
15 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tulsa and McAlester.
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 62 West
Continue on US 62 West, US 75 South: Henryetta
35.1 mi · 00h 34m
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 McAlester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tulsa to McAlester?
The road trip is about 91 miles (146.5 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Schulter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.6 miles from Tulsa and 45.4 miles from McAlester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.3 miles (137.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 2:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.16 one way or $24.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 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 McAlester.
Stop Ideas Near Schulter
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 Schulter.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tulsa and McAlester. Straight-line distance: 85.26 mi (137.21 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 McAlester
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 17,788 |
| Coordinates | 34.9334300, -95.7697100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: McAlester (-95.76971, 34.93343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.16 | $24.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.67 | $27.34 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.85 | $29.69 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $17.38 | $34.76 |
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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