How far is Tulsa, OK from Mounds, OK?
The driving distance from Tulsa, OK to Mounds, OK is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tulsa and Mounds.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa and Mounds.
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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
4.5 mi · 6 min · Okmulgee Beeline
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 67: Kiefer, Bixby
1646 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto West 151st Street South
1.6 km · 2 min · West 151st Street South
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Continue on Indiana Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Indiana Avenue
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Turn left onto A Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · A Street
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Continue straight
2022 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto 13th Street
36 m · 2 sec · 13th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 13th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tulsa and Mounds.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tulsa and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mounds.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tulsa to Mounds?
The road trip is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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 11.4 miles from Tulsa and 11.4 miles from Mounds.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.07 one way or $6.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 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 Mounds.
Stop Ideas Near Jenks
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
OTC/City Hall Parking Garage
Tulsa City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jenks.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tulsa and Mounds. Straight-line distance: 19.55 mi (31.46 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 Mounds
City in Pulaski County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,244 |
| Coordinates | 35.8764800, -96.0611100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mounds (-96.06111, 35.87648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.07 | $6.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.75 | $7.49 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.39 | $8.77 |
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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