How far is Tulsa, OK from Watonga, OK?

The driving distance from Tulsa, OK to Watonga, OK is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137 miles (220.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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
147.41 mi
03h 02m
Flight
136.97 mi
220.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.97 mi
Kilometers
220.43 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.41 mi
Kilometers
237.23 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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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 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Watonga
Thu, Apr 23, 5:19 AM CDT
Return by in Tulsa
Thu, Apr 23, 8:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tulsa
2026-04-23T02:16
Arrive Watonga
Thu, Apr 23, 5:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:54 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
Coyle
OK

Town in Oklahoma, USA

From Tulsa
73.6 mi
01h 31m
To Watonga
73.8 mi
01h 31m

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
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.8 mi · 10 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 33, OK 66: Kellyville, Drumright

    1059 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on OK 33 West: Drumright

    33 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    30 mi · 37 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East North Street

    2563 ft · 49 sec · East North Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Main Street

    1944 ft · 37 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East North Street

    1 km · 1 min · East North Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Noble Avenue

    62 m · 6 sec · North Noble Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East 116th Street

    14.2 mi · 17 min · East 116th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge

    1764 ft · 23 sec · Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge

  21. 21

    Continue on Sammy Davis, Junior Drive

    27.3 mi · 35 min · Sammy Davis, Junior Drive

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Turn straight

    26.5 mi · 31 min

  26. 26

    Continue on East Russworm Drive

    1091 ft · 23 sec · East Russworm Drive

  27. 27

    Continue on East Russworm Street

    1454 ft · 36 sec · East Russworm Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Noble Avenue

    1285 ft · 47 sec · South Noble Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Noble Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sammy Davis, Junior Drive
21.7 mi · 15%
Sammy Davis
21.7 mi · 15%
East 116th Street
14.2 mi · 10%
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
10.8 mi · 7%
Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial
10.3 mi · 7%
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
2.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

30 mi · 00h 37m

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
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
137 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coyle
01h 31m from Tulsa
Leave By
10:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Coyle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from Tulsa and 73.8 miles from Watonga.

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

The direct path is about 137 miles (220.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 10:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.69 one way or $39.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 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 Watonga.

Stop Ideas Near Coyle

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

20 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

84 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tulsa and Watonga. Straight-line distance: 136.97 mi (220.43 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
Watonga

#2 Watonga

City in Oklahoma

Population2,842
Coordinates35.8447700, -98.4131300
Altitude462
CountryUnited States
Start: Tulsa (-95.99277, 36.15398)
End: Watonga (-98.41313, 35.84477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.69 L · about $19.69
Round trip
$39.38
10.4 gal · 39.38 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.69 $39.38
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.15 $44.29
Premium $4.63 $24.05 $48.10
Diesel $5.42 $28.16 $56.32

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 Watonga. The current time is 02:16:39.

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.