How far is Tulsa, OK from Nowata, OK?
The driving distance from Tulsa, OK to Nowata, OK is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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 02m.
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.
Location in Oklahoma
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tulsa and Nowata.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa and Nowata.
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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
6.6 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 169 North: Owasso, Nowata
2127 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
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Continue on Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
3 mi · 4 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
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Continue on Sargeant Anthony Del Mar Peterson Memorial Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Sargeant Anthony Del Mar Peterson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sergeant Schuyler B. Patch Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Sergeant Schuyler B. Patch Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sergeant Andrew R. Looney Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Sergeant Andrew R. Looney Memorial Highway
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Continue on Specialist Christopher D. Horton Memorial Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Specialist Christopher D. Horton Memorial Highway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
18.4 mi · 22 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
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Continue straight
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Turn left
33 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 4 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tulsa and Nowata.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
18.4 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny leaving Tulsa and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny near Nowata.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tulsa to Nowata?
The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Collinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Tulsa and 24.8 miles from Nowata.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.63 one way or $13.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny around Tulsa and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny near Nowata.
Stop Ideas Near Collinsville
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 Collinsville.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tulsa and Nowata. Straight-line distance: 42.61 mi (68.57 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 Nowata
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 3,544 |
| Coordinates | 36.7006500, -95.6380300 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nowata (-95.63803, 36.70065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.63 | $13.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.45 | $14.91 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.09 | $16.19 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.48 | $18.95 |
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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