How far is Tulsa, OK from Sulphur, OK?
The driving distance from Tulsa, OK to Sulphur, OK is about 145 miles (233.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.3 miles (203.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tulsa and Sulphur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa and Sulphur.
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Start on South Boulder Avenue West
1532 ft · 1 min · South Boulder Avenue West
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Turn right onto West 6th Street
1958 ft · 1 min · West 6th Street
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Continue on West 7th Street
1486 ft · 55 sec · West 7th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 244 West, US 75 South
973 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Skelly Bypass
1.2 km · 56 sec · Skelly Bypass
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Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
42.3 mi · 41 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 377, OK 99: Stroud, Drumright
3110 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto North 8th Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · North 8th Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on South 8th Avenue
3.3 mi · 4 min · South 8th Avenue
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
13.1 mi · 15 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on North Jim Thorpe Boulevard
3.3 mi · 4 min · North Jim Thorpe Boulevard
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
14.1 mi · 16 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on North Milt Phillips Avenue
2.9 mi · 4 min · North Milt Phillips Avenue
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
19.2 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit straight toward Veterans Memorial Highway
12.6 mi · 15 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 1 West: Latta, Roff, Sulphur
1358 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Latta Road
9.1 mi · 11 min · Latta Road
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Continue straight
2158 ft · 28 sec
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Take the exit slight right
797 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chickasaw Turnpike
10.3 mi · 12 min · Chickasaw Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Chickasaw Turnpike
2.6 mi · 3 min · Chickasaw Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 177: Sulphur
2101 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto West Vinita Avenue
26 m · 6 sec · West Vinita Avenue
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Turn right
10 m · 3 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 Sulphur.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
42.3 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tulsa and Mostly Sunny near Sulphur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tulsa to Sulphur?
The road trip is about 145 miles (233.4 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?
Prague is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.6 miles from Tulsa and 72.5 miles from Sulphur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.3 miles (203.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 1:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.39 one way or $38.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tulsa and Mostly Sunny near Sulphur.
Stop Ideas Near Prague
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Prague.
Norman
Santa Fe Depot
Guthrie, OK
Purcell
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tulsa and Sulphur. Straight-line distance: 126.33 mi (203.31 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 Sulphur
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 4,990 |
| Coordinates | 34.5078700, -96.9683500 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sulphur (-96.96835, 34.50787)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 233 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $19.39 | $38.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.81 | $43.61 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $23.68 | $47.36 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $27.72 | $55.45 |
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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