How far is Tulsa, OK from Oakland, OK?
The driving distance from Tulsa, OK to Oakland, OK is about 174.7 miles (281.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.9 miles (239.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight 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 03h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tulsa and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa and Oakland.
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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 right to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Skelly Bypass
1.2 km · 56 sec · Skelly Bypass
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Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
42.3 mi · 41 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 377, OK 99: Stroud, Drumright
3110 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto North 8th Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · North 8th Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on South 8th Avenue
3.3 mi · 4 min · South 8th Avenue
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
13.1 mi · 15 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on North Jim Thorpe Boulevard
3.3 mi · 4 min · North Jim Thorpe Boulevard
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
14.1 mi · 16 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on North Milt Phillips Avenue
2.9 mi · 4 min · North Milt Phillips Avenue
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
19.2 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit straight toward Veterans Memorial Highway
17.4 mi · 20 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 377, OK 99 South: Fittstown, Tishomingo, Madill
16.2 mi · 19 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
16.5 mi · 19 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on North Kemp Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Kemp Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
11.7 mi · 14 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto East Wolf Street
1.4 km · 3 min · East Wolf Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North 1st Street
2420 ft · 1 min · North 1st Street
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Turn left
1 mi · 2 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wiggs Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tulsa and Oakland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
42.3 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tulsa and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tulsa to Oakland?
The road trip is about 174.7 miles (281.1 km) and usually takes 03h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Seminole is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.4 miles from Tulsa and 87.2 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.9 miles (239.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.33 one way or $46.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tulsa and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Seminole
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 Seminole.
Purcell
Norman
Pauls Valley
Santa Fe Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tulsa and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 148.96 mi (239.72 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 Oakland
Human settlement in Marshall County, Oklahoma, United States of America
| Population | 1,161 |
| Coordinates | 34.1001000, -96.7938900 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakland (-96.79389, 34.1001)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $23.33 | $46.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.24 | $52.47 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.49 | $56.98 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.36 | $66.71 |
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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