How far is Tulsa, OK from Pauls Valley, OK?

The driving distance from Tulsa, OK to Pauls Valley, OK is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.7 miles (192.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
148.9 mi
02h 51m
Flight
119.71 mi
192.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.71 mi
Kilometers
192.66 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.9 mi
Kilometers
239.63 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pauls Valley
Tue, May 26, 7:17 AM CDT
Return by in Tulsa
Tue, May 26, 10:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tulsa
2026-05-26T04:26
Arrive Pauls Valley
Tue, May 26, 7:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:46 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
Prague
OK

City in Oklahoma, United States

From Tulsa
74.5 mi
01h 25m
To Pauls Valley
74.4 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa and Pauls Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on South Boulder Avenue West

    1532 ft · 1 min · South Boulder Avenue West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 6th Street

    1958 ft · 1 min · West 6th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West 7th Street

    1486 ft · 55 sec · West 7th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 244 West, US 75 South

    973 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Skelly Bypass

    1.2 km · 56 sec · Skelly Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    42.3 mi · 41 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 377, OK 99: Stroud, Drumright

    3110 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North 8th Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · North 8th Avenue

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on South 8th Avenue

    3.3 mi · 4 min · South 8th Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on North Jim Thorpe Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 4 min · North Jim Thorpe Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    14.1 mi · 16 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on North Milt Phillips Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · North Milt Phillips Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Wrangler Boulevard West

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Wrangler Boulevard West

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left

    1756 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    15.5 mi · 18 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Turn right

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Pauls Valley

    32 m · 4 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Smith Street

    10.7 mi · 13 min · West Smith Street

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 9 min

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grant Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
42.3 mi · 28%
Wrangler Boulevard West
36.2 mi · 24%
Veterans Memorial Highway
27.2 mi · 18%
West Smith Street
16.2 mi · 11%
South 8th Avenue
3.28 mi · 2%
North Jim Thorpe Boulevard
3.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
119.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prague
01h 25m from Tulsa
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tulsa and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pauls Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tulsa to Pauls Valley?

The road trip is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Prague is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.5 miles from Tulsa and 74.4 miles from Pauls Valley.

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

The direct path is about 119.7 miles (192.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.88 one way or $39.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tulsa and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pauls Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Prague

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

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

RAIL

Norman

75 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

75 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
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Guthrie, OK

80 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Purcell

81 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tulsa and Pauls Valley. Straight-line distance: 119.71 mi (192.66 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
Pauls Valley

#2 Pauls Valley

City in Oklahoma

Population6,100
Coordinates34.7400800, -97.2222500
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Tulsa (-95.99277, 36.15398)
End: Pauls Valley (-97.22225, 34.74008)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.25 gal
19.89 L · about $19.88
Round trip
$39.76
10.5 gal · 39.78 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.3 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.88 $39.76
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.36 $44.72
Premium $4.63 $24.28 $48.56
Diesel $5.42 $28.43 $56.86

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Tulsa and Pauls Valley. The current time is 04:26:08.

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.