How far is Tulsa, OK from Pawhuska, OK?
The driving distance from Tulsa, OK to Pawhuska, OK is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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 01h 17m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tulsa and Pawhuska.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa and Pawhuska.
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Start on South Boulder Avenue West
3 m · 6 sec · South Boulder Avenue West
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street South
1.2 km · 2 min · West 2nd Street South
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
1831 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chapelle Family Memorial Highway
1.1 km · 52 sec · Chapelle Family Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Peoria Avenue
1442 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto North Peoria Avenue East
8.6 mi · 15 min · North Peoria Avenue East
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Continue straight
1156 ft · 22 sec
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Continue straight
2474 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
11.2 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
12.5 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1176 ft · 42 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Anita Bryant Avenue
9.4 mi · 11 min · Anita Bryant Avenue
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Lynn Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · Lynn Avenue
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Turn left onto East 9th Street
1607 ft · 1 min · East 9th Street
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Turn right onto Leahy Avenue
82 m · 12 sec · Leahy Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Leahy Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tulsa and Pawhuska.
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.
North Peoria Avenue East
Continue straight
12.5 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tulsa and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pawhuska.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tulsa to Pawhuska?
The road trip is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Avant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Tulsa and 25.9 miles from Pawhuska.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 3:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.93 one way or $13.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 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 Pawhuska.
Stop Ideas Near Avant
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tulsa and Pawhuska. Straight-line distance: 40.34 mi (64.92 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 Pawhuska
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 3,371 |
| Coordinates | 36.6678400, -96.3372300 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pawhuska (-96.33723, 36.66784)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.46 | $16.93 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.91 | $19.82 |
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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