How far is Tulsa, OK from Oologah, OK?

The driving distance from Tulsa, OK to Oologah, OK is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.33 mi
00h 38m
Flight
25.71 mi
41.37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.71 mi
Kilometers
41.37 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.33 mi
Kilometers
50.42 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oologah
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 AM CDT
Return by in Tulsa
Thu, Apr 23, 2:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tulsa
2026-04-23T01:15
Arrive Oologah
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tulsa
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Owasso
OK

City in Rogers and Tulsa counties, Oklahoma, United States

From Tulsa
15.7 mi
00h 19m
To Oologah
15.7 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa and Oologah.

  1. 1

    Start on South Boulder Avenue West

    3 m · 6 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street South

    1.3 km · 3 min · West 2nd Street South

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 244 East, US 412 East: Joplin

    1265 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward US 169 North: Owasso, Nowata

    2127 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

    3 mi · 4 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Sargeant Anthony Del Mar Peterson Memorial Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Sargeant Anthony Del Mar Peterson Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Sergeant Schuyler B. Patch Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Sergeant Schuyler B. Patch Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Sergeant Andrew R. Looney Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sergeant Andrew R. Looney Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Specialist Christopher D. Horton Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Specialist Christopher D. Horton Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Elm Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
17.8 mi · 57%
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
3.3 mi · 11%
Martin Luther King
3.3 mi · 11%
Sergeant Andrew R. Looney Memorial Highway
1.59 mi · 5%
Sergeant Schuyler B. Patch Memorial Highway
1.17 mi · 4%
Specialist Christopher D. Horton Memorial Highwa
0.96 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

12.1 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
25.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Owasso
00h 19m from Tulsa
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tulsa and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oologah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tulsa to Oologah?

The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Owasso is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Tulsa and 15.7 miles from Oologah.

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

The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.17 one way or $8.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oologah.

Stop Ideas Near Owasso

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Owasso and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

OTC/City Hall Parking Garage

Tulsa , OK
223 E 1st St, Tulsa, OK 74103
Rating 2.0/5 2 reviews Parking garage
Tulsa City Hall
Meeting point 11.6 mi away

Tulsa City Hall

Tulsa , OK
175 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103
Rating 4.0/5 51 reviews City Hall
City of Skiatook Municipal Office
Nearby stop 10.5 mi away

City of Skiatook Municipal Office

Skiatook , OK
110 N Broadway St, Skiatook, OK 74070
Rating 4.3/5 47 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Owasso.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

17 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tulsa and Oologah. Straight-line distance: 25.71 mi (41.37 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
Oologah

#2 Oologah

Town of the United States

Population1,179
Coordinates36.4470400, -95.7083200
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Tulsa (-95.99277, 36.15398)
End: Oologah (-95.70832, 36.44704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.18 L · about $4.17
Round trip
$8.33
2.2 gal · 8.36 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.17 $8.33
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.68 $9.37
Premium $4.63 $5.09 $10.18
Diesel $5.42 $5.96 $11.91

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tulsa and Oologah. The current time is 01:15:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.