How far is Tulsa, OK from Spiro, OK?

The driving distance from Tulsa, OK to Spiro, OK is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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
116.08 mi
02h 05m
Flight
99.55 mi
160.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.55 mi
Kilometers
160.21 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.08 mi
Kilometers
186.81 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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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 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spiro
Thu, Apr 23, 9:08 AM CDT
Return by in Tulsa
Thu, Apr 23, 11:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tulsa
2026-04-23T07:02
Arrive Spiro
Thu, Apr 23, 9:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:18 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
Braggs
OK

Human settlement in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Tulsa
58 mi
01h 02m
To Spiro
58 mi
01h 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
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Boulder Avenue West

    119 m · 21 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street South

    757 ft · 32 sec · West 3rd Street South

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Boston Avenue East

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Boston Avenue East

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 13th Street South

    129 m · 14 sec · East 13th Street South

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Cincinnati Avenue East

    38 m · 3 sec · South Cincinnati Avenue East

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward OK 51 East, US 64 East: Broken Arrow

    2028 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Broken Arrow Expressway

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Broken Arrow Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

    115 m · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Muskogee Turnpike

    55.3 mi · 54 min · Muskogee Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Fort Smith

    1.4 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    20.7 mi · 21 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business East, US 59: Sallisaw, Poteau

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Kerr Boulevard

    20 mi · 24 min · Kerr Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Broadway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Broadway

  16. 16

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · West Broadway Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Ash Avenue

    15 m · 2 sec · North Ash Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ash Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Muskogee Turnpike
55.3 mi · 48%
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
20.7 mi · 18%
Kerr Boulevard
20 mi · 17%
Broken Arrow Expressway
10.6 mi · 9%
Disabled American Veterans Highway
3.81 mi · 3%
West Broadway Street
1.78 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
99.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Braggs
01h 02m from Tulsa
Leave By
2:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Braggs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58 miles from Tulsa and 58 miles from Spiro.

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

The direct path is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 2:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.53 one way or $31.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.4 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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spiro.

Stop Ideas Near Braggs

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

90 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tulsa and Spiro. Straight-line distance: 99.55 mi (160.21 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
Spiro

#2 Spiro

Town in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, United States

Population2,154
Coordinates35.2412100, -94.6199400
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Start: Tulsa (-95.99277, 36.15398)
End: Spiro (-94.61994, 35.24121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.1 gal
15.51 L · about $15.53
Round trip
$31.05
8.2 gal · 31.02 L
Estimated CO2
36.4 kg one way
Round trip: 72.9 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.53 $31.05
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.46 $34.92
Premium $4.63 $18.96 $37.93
Diesel $5.42 $22.20 $44.40

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 Spiro. The current time is 07:02:13.

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.