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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.86 mi
01h 17m
Flight
40.34 mi
64.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.34 mi
Kilometers
64.92 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.86 mi
Kilometers
83.46 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pawhuska
Thu, Apr 23, 5:13 AM CDT
Return by in Tulsa
Thu, Apr 23, 6:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tulsa
2026-04-23T03:56
Arrive Pawhuska
Thu, Apr 23, 5:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Avant
OK

Town in Oklahoma, USA

From Tulsa
26 mi
00h 38m
To Pawhuska
25.9 mi
00h 38m

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
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

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.

  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

    1.2 km · 2 min · West 2nd Street South

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 North: Bartlesville

    1831 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Chapelle Family Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 52 sec · Chapelle Family Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Peoria Avenue

    1442 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Peoria Avenue East

    8.6 mi · 15 min · North Peoria Avenue East

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1156 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2474 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    11.2 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1176 ft · 42 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Anita Bryant Avenue

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Anita Bryant Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Lynn Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Lynn Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 9th Street

    1607 ft · 1 min · East 9th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Leahy Avenue

    82 m · 12 sec · Leahy Avenue

  18. 18

    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.

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Peoria Avenue East
34 mi · 66%
Anita Bryant Avenue
9.36 mi · 18%
Veterans Memorial Highway
4.01 mi · 8%
Lynn Avenue
1.87 mi · 4%
West 2nd Street South
0.74 mi · 1%
Chapelle Family Memorial Highway
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
40.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avant
00h 38m from Tulsa
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

38 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tulsa and Pawhuska. Straight-line distance: 40.34 mi (64.92 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
Pawhuska

#2 Pawhuska

City in Oklahoma

Population3,371
Coordinates36.6678400, -96.3372300
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Tulsa (-95.99277, 36.15398)
End: Pawhuska (-96.33723, 36.66784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.93 L · about $6.93
Round trip
$13.86
3.66 gal · 13.86 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tulsa and Pawhuska. The current time is 03:56:02.

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.