How far is Tulsa, OK from Sallisaw, OK?
The driving distance from Tulsa, OK to Sallisaw, OK is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Oklahoma
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tulsa and Sallisaw.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa and Sallisaw.
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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
1140 ft · 45 sec · West 2nd Street South
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Turn right onto South Cincinnati Avenue East
2281 ft · 2 min · South Cincinnati Avenue East
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Turn left onto East 8th Street South
1167 ft · 44 sec · East 8th Street South
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Take the ramp slight right toward OK 51, US 64, US 75 South: Okmulgee, Sand Springs, Broken Arrow
1824 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on OK 51 East, US 64 East: Broken Arrow
2574 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight right onto Broken Arrow Expressway
10.4 mi · 13 min · Broken Arrow Expressway
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Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
115 m · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway
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Continue on Muskogee Turnpike
55.3 mi · 54 min · Muskogee Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Fort Smith
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
20.7 mi · 21 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business East, US 59: Sallisaw, Poteau
1397 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Kerr Boulevard
906 ft · 28 sec · Kerr Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Ruth Avenue
2720 ft · 1 min · West Ruth Avenue
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Continue on West Iola Avenue
2659 ft · 1 min · West Iola Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Opdyke Street
1035 ft · 30 sec · South Opdyke Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Wheeler Street
3187 ft · 2 min · South Wheeler Street
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Turn left onto East Cherokee Street
34 m · 13 sec · East Cherokee Street
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Turn sharp left
35 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tulsa and Sallisaw.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tulsa and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sallisaw.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tulsa to Sallisaw?
The road trip is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Fort Gibson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.6 miles from Tulsa and 47.6 miles from Sallisaw.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 3:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.72 one way or $25.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tulsa and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sallisaw.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Gibson
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 Sallisaw. Straight-line distance: 82.81 mi (133.27 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 Sallisaw
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 8,453 |
| Coordinates | 35.4603700, -94.7874500 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sallisaw (-94.78745, 35.46037)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $12.72 | $25.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.31 | $28.62 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $15.54 | $31.08 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $18.19 | $36.39 |
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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