How far is Tulsa, OK from Panama, OK?

The driving distance from Tulsa, OK to Panama, OK is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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
117.94 mi
02h 09m
Flight
100.7 mi
162.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.7 mi
Kilometers
162.06 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.94 mi
Kilometers
189.8 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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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 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Panama
Thu, Apr 23, 6:18 AM CDT
Return by in Tulsa
Thu, Apr 23, 8:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tulsa
2026-04-23T04:09
Arrive Panama
Thu, Apr 23, 6:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:10 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
Braggs
OK

Human settlement in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Tulsa
59 mi
01h 04m
To Panama
59 mi
01h 04m

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
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Boulder Avenue West

    119 m · 21 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street South

    757 ft · 32 sec · West 3rd Street South

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Boston Avenue East

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Boston Avenue East

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 13th Street South

    129 m · 14 sec · East 13th Street South

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Cincinnati Avenue East

    38 m · 3 sec · South Cincinnati Avenue East

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward OK 51 East, US 64 East: Broken Arrow

    2028 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Broken Arrow Expressway

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Broken Arrow Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

    115 m · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Muskogee Turnpike

    55.3 mi · 54 min · Muskogee Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Fort Smith

    1.4 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    20.7 mi · 21 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business East, US 59: Sallisaw, Poteau

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Kerr Boulevard

    20 mi · 24 min · Kerr Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right

    109 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    608 ft · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    19 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Muskogee Turnpike
55.3 mi · 47%
Kerr Boulevard
24.8 mi · 21%
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
20.7 mi · 18%
Broken Arrow Expressway
10.6 mi · 9%
Disabled American Veterans Highway
3.81 mi · 3%
I 40 East
0.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Muskogee Turnpike

Continue on Muskogee Turnpike

55.3 mi · 00h 54m

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
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
100.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Braggs
01h 04m from Tulsa
Leave By
2:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Braggs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Tulsa and 59 miles from Panama.

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

The direct path is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 2:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.75 one way or $31.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Panama.

Stop Ideas Near Braggs

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

90 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tulsa and Panama. Straight-line distance: 100.7 mi (162.06 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
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#2 Panama

Town in Oklahoma

Population1,358
Coordinates35.1673200, -94.6724500
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Start: Tulsa (-95.99277, 36.15398)
End: Panama (-94.67245, 35.16732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.75 L · about $15.75
Round trip
$31.51
8.32 gal · 31.5 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.75 $31.51
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.72 $35.43
Premium $4.63 $19.24 $38.48
Diesel $5.42 $22.53 $45.05

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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There is no time difference between Tulsa and Panama. The current time is 04:09:13.

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.