How far is Tulsa, OK from Sayre, OK?

The driving distance from Tulsa, OK to Sayre, OK is about 233.9 miles (376.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.1 miles (342.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
233.93 mi
04h 04m
Flight
213.09 mi
342.93 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.09 mi
Kilometers
342.93 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.93 mi
Kilometers
376.48 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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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 04h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sayre
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM CDT
Return by in Tulsa
Thu, Apr 23, 8:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tulsa
2026-04-23T00:22
Arrive Sayre
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tulsa
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Yukon
OK

City in Oklahoma, United States

From Tulsa
116.8 mi
02h 02m
To Sayre
117.1 mi
02h 02m

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
92°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 22 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    86.6 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on John Kilpatrick Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 25 min · John Kilpatrick Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 10th Street

    1481 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Northwest 10th Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest 10th Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1655 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    54.8 mi · 56 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    24.1 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Great Western Cattle Trail

    10.6 mi · 11 min · Great Western Cattle Trail

  17. 17

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    21.4 mi · 22 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 152: Cordell

    858 ft · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on OK 152 West: Sayre

    35 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Madden Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Madden Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on East Main Street

    869 ft · 25 sec · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    12 m · 1 sec · South 4th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
100 mi · 43%
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.6 mi · 37%
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
23.5 mi · 10%
Great Western Cattle Trail
10.6 mi · 5%
Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
2.62 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
2.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

86.6 mi · 01h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
213.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yukon
02h 02m from Tulsa
Leave By
8:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tulsa and Partly Sunny near Sayre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 233.9 miles (376.5 km) and usually takes 04h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Yukon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.8 miles from Tulsa and 117.1 miles from Sayre.

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

The direct path is about 213.1 miles (342.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.28 one way or $62.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tulsa and Partly Sunny near Sayre.

Stop Ideas Near Yukon

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

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

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

23 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Norman

43 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

51 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Purcell

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tulsa and Sayre. Straight-line distance: 213.09 mi (342.93 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
Sayre

#2 Sayre

City in Oklahoma

Population4,435
Coordinates35.2911600, -99.6401000
Altitude551
CountryUnited States
Start: Tulsa (-95.99277, 36.15398)
End: Sayre (-99.6401, 35.29116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 376 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.26 gal
31.25 L · about $31.28
Round trip
$62.56
16.52 gal · 62.5 L
Estimated CO2
73.4 kg one way
Round trip: 146.8 kg / 324 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.28 $62.56
Mid-grade $4.26 $35.18 $70.36
Premium $4.63 $38.20 $76.41
Diesel $5.42 $44.73 $89.46

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 Sayre. The current time is 00:22:55.

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.