How far is Tulsa, OK from Okmulgee, OK?
The driving distance from Tulsa, OK to Okmulgee, OK is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tulsa and Okmulgee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa and Okmulgee.
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Start on South Boulder Avenue West
119 m · 20 sec · South Boulder Avenue West
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street South
1531 ft · 1 min · West 3rd Street South
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Turn left onto South Frisco Avenue
98 m · 12 sec · South Frisco Avenue
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Continue on South Frisco Avenue
847 ft · 31 sec · South Frisco Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 6th Street
117 m · 15 sec · 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
9.9 mi · 13 min · Okmulgee Beeline
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Continue on Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
13.8 mi · 16 min · Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
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Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
2731 ft · 36 sec · Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
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Continue on North Wood Drive
3.6 mi · 6 min · North Wood Drive
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Turn right onto East 6th Street
11 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tulsa and Okmulgee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
Continue on Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
13.8 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Tulsa and Sunny near Okmulgee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tulsa to Okmulgee?
The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Mounds is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Tulsa and 19.1 miles from Okmulgee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tulsa and Sunny near Okmulgee.
Stop Ideas Near Mounds
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tulsa and Okmulgee. Straight-line distance: 36.7 mi (59.06 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 Okmulgee
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 11,615 |
| Coordinates | 35.6234400, -95.9605500 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Okmulgee (-95.96055, 35.62344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.75 | $11.50 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.24 | $12.49 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
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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