How far is Tulsa, OK from Talihina, OK?

The driving distance from Tulsa, OK to Talihina, OK is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
144.45 mi
02h 55m
Flight
110.53 mi
177.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.53 mi
Kilometers
177.88 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.45 mi
Kilometers
232.47 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Talihina
Thu, Apr 23, 7:04 AM CDT
Return by in Tulsa
Thu, Apr 23, 10:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tulsa
2026-04-23T04:08
Arrive Talihina
Thu, Apr 23, 7:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:38 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
Webbers Falls
OK

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

From Tulsa
72.3 mi
01h 27m
To Talihina
72.2 mi
01h 27m

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
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight 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 Talihina.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 40 West: Oklahoma City

    1801 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    7.3 mi · 7 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 266, OK 2: Muskogee, Warner, Porum

    1339 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    26.7 mi · 34 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway

    7 mi · 12 min · Broadway

  16. 16

    Turn right

    12.9 mi · 19 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.1 km · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Southeast 2nd Street

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Southeast 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    10.4 mi · 14 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Talimena Scenic Drive

    1419 ft · 28 sec · Talimena Scenic Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on Dallas Street

    1240 ft · 27 sec · Dallas Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dallas Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Muskogee Turnpike
55.3 mi · 38%
US 266
27 mi · 19%
Southeast 2nd Street
17.5 mi · 12%
Broken Arrow Expressway
10.6 mi · 7%
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
7.32 mi · 5%
Broadway
7 mi · 5%
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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
110.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Webbers Falls
01h 27m from Tulsa
Leave By
12:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Webbers Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.3 miles from Tulsa and 72.2 miles from Talihina.

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

The direct path is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 12:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.31 one way or $38.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Talihina.

Stop Ideas Near Webbers Falls

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

105 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tulsa and Talihina. Straight-line distance: 110.53 mi (177.88 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
Talihina

#2 Talihina

City in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population1,079
Coordinates34.7514900, -95.0480200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Tulsa (-95.99277, 36.15398)
End: Talihina (-95.04802, 34.75149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.1 gal
19.3 L · about $19.31
Round trip
$38.63
10.2 gal · 38.6 L
Estimated CO2
45.3 kg one way
Round trip: 90.6 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.31 $38.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.72 $43.44
Premium $4.63 $23.59 $47.18
Diesel $5.42 $27.62 $55.23

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 Talihina. The current time is 04:08:26.

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.