How far is Tulsa, OK from Monett, MO?
The driving distance from Tulsa, OK to Monett, MO is about 138.6 miles (223 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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 02h 44m.
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.
Human settlement in Ottawa County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tulsa and Monett.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa and Monett.
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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
61 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59, US 60: Fairland, Grove, Afton
1112 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Cash Only
548 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
823 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 59 North, US 60 East, US 69 North: Fairland
809 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto North Elm Street
119 m · 9 sec · North Elm Street
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Turn right onto West Church Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · West Church Avenue
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Turn right onto North Queen
112 m · 12 sec · North Queen
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Turn left onto East Conner Avenue
14.6 mi · 18 min · East Conner Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cherokee Avenue
48 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
12.3 mi · 16 min
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue on West Coler Street
2590 ft · 51 sec · West Coler Street
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Turn left onto North College Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North College Street
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Continue on Elwood Junction Road
25 mi · 32 min · Elwood Junction Road
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Turn left onto South Lincoln Avenue
1637 ft · 33 sec · South Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on West Broadway Street
857 ft · 17 sec · West Broadway Street
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Continue on North Central Avenue
1 km · 1 min · North Central Avenue
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Turn left onto West Cleveland Avenue
28 m · 3 sec · West Cleveland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Cleveland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tulsa and Monett.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 44 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
61 mi · 01h 01m
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 Sunny leaving Tulsa and Mostly Sunny near Monett.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tulsa to Monett?
The road trip is about 138.6 miles (223 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Afton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Tulsa and 69.3 miles from Monett.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.84 one way or $39.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tulsa and Mostly Sunny near Monett.
Stop Ideas Near Afton
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 Afton.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tulsa and Monett. Straight-line distance: 126.52 mi (203.61 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 Monett
City in Lawrence County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 9,161 |
| Coordinates | 36.9289500, -93.9277100 |
| Altitude | 413 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monett (-93.92771, 36.92895)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $4.06 | $19.84 | $39.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.51 | $22.05 | $44.10 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $23.49 | $46.98 |
| Diesel | $6.03 | $29.48 | $58.96 |
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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