How far is Tulsa, OK from Spencer, OK?

The driving distance from Tulsa, OK to Spencer, OK is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89 miles (143.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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
104.5 mi
01h 55m
Flight
88.97 mi
143.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.97 mi
Kilometers
143.18 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.5 mi
Kilometers
168.18 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spencer
Thu, Apr 23, 3:11 AM CDT
Return by in Tulsa
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tulsa
2026-04-23T01:16
Arrive Spencer
Thu, Apr 23, 3:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:40 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
Stroud
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Tulsa
52.2 mi
00h 57m
To Spencer
52.3 mi
00h 57m

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
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Boulder Avenue West

    119 m · 20 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street South

    1531 ft · 1 min · West 3rd Street South

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Frisco Avenue

    98 m · 12 sec · South Frisco Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South Frisco Avenue

    847 ft · 31 sec · South Frisco Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 6th Street

    117 m · 15 sec · West 6th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West 7th Street

    1486 ft · 55 sec · West 7th Street

  7. 7

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

    973 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

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

  9. 9

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

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

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Skelly Bypass

    1.2 km · 56 sec · Skelly Bypass

  11. 11

    Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

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

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton

    2379 ft · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Wilshire Boulevard

    1651 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Wilshire Boulevard

    827 ft · 31 sec · East Wilshire Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right

    1843 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    952 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on North Bryant Avenue

    2656 ft · 1 min · North Bryant Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Northeast 63rd Street

    5 mi · 8 min · Northeast 63rd Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Douglas Boulevard

    1712 ft · 58 sec · North Douglas Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Spencer-Jones Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Spencer-Jones Road

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Palmer Avenue

    54 m · 13 sec · Palmer Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Main Street

    17 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.6 mi · 83%
Northeast 63rd Street
4.96 mi · 5%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
3.19 mi · 3%
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
2.42 mi · 2%
Martin Luther King
2.42 mi · 2%
Skelly Bypass
0.74 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 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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
89 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stroud
00h 57m from Tulsa
Leave By
2:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tulsa and Mostly Cloudy near Spencer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Stroud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.2 miles from Tulsa and 52.3 miles from Spencer.

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

The direct path is about 89 miles (143.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 2:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.97 one way or $27.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 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 near Spencer.

Stop Ideas Near Stroud

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

71 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

75 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

92 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tulsa and Spencer. Straight-line distance: 88.97 mi (143.18 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
Spencer

#2 Spencer

City in Oklahoma

Population3,959
Coordinates35.5228400, -97.3772600
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: Tulsa (-95.99277, 36.15398)
End: Spencer (-97.37726, 35.52284)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.69 gal
13.96 L · about $13.97
Round trip
$27.95
7.38 gal · 27.92 L
Estimated CO2
32.8 kg one way
Round trip: 65.6 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.97 $27.95
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.72 $31.43
Premium $4.63 $17.07 $34.13
Diesel $5.42 $19.98 $39.96

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 Spencer. The current time is 01:16:49.

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.