How far is Tulsa, OK from Nichols Hills, OK?

The driving distance from Tulsa, OK to Nichols Hills, OK is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.6 miles (155.5 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
103.45 mi
01h 50m
Flight
96.6 mi
155.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.6 mi
Kilometers
155.46 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.45 mi
Kilometers
166.49 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nichols Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 6:18 PM CDT
Return by in Tulsa
Wed, Apr 15, 8:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tulsa
2026-04-15T16:27
Arrive Nichols Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 6:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:48 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
Stroud
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Tulsa
51.6 mi
00h 55m
To Nichols Hills
51.8 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa and Nichols Hills.

  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

    86.6 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on John Kilpatrick Turnpike

    4 mi · 5 min · John Kilpatrick Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 77: Edmond, Oklahoma City

    992 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 77 South: Oklahoma City

    2787 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Broadway Extension

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Broadway Extension

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Wilshire Boulevard

    78 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Broadway Extension

    1561 ft · 35 sec · Broadway Extension

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Wilshire Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Wilshire Boulevard

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Wilshire Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.6 mi · 84%
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
3.98 mi · 4%
Broadway Extension
3.46 mi · 3%
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
2.42 mi · 2%
Martin Luther King
2.42 mi · 2%
West Wilshire Boulevard
1.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

86.6 mi · 01h 26m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
96.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stroud
00h 55m from Tulsa
Leave By
2:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Tulsa and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Nichols Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tulsa to Nichols Hills?

The road trip is about 103.5 miles (166.5 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?

Stroud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.6 miles from Tulsa and 51.8 miles from Nichols Hills.

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

The direct path is about 96.6 miles (155.5 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 2:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.82 one way or $27.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Tulsa and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Nichols Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Stroud

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

71 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

75 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

92 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tulsa and Nichols Hills. Straight-line distance: 96.6 mi (155.46 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
Nichols Hills

#2 Nichols Hills

City in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population3,955
Coordinates35.5508900, -97.5489300
Altitude371
CountryUnited States
Start: Tulsa (-95.99277, 36.15398)
End: Nichols Hills (-97.54893, 35.55089)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.65 gal
13.82 L · about $13.82
Round trip
$27.65
7.3 gal · 27.64 L
Estimated CO2
32.4 kg one way
Round trip: 64.9 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.82 $27.65
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.55 $31.09
Premium $4.63 $16.88 $33.76
Diesel $5.42 $19.76 $39.53

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Tulsa and Nichols Hills. The current time is 16:27:58.

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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.