How far is Vian, OK from Tulsa, OK?

The driving distance from Vian, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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
83.44 mi
01h 18m
Flight
73.05 mi
117.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.05 mi
Kilometers
117.56 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.44 mi
Kilometers
134.28 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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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 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tulsa
Tue, May 26, 4:04 AM CDT
Return by in Vian
Tue, May 26, 5:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vian
2026-05-26T02:45
Arrive Tulsa
Tue, May 26, 4:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vian
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
Tullahassee
OK

Town in Wagoner County, Oklahoma, United States

From Vian
41.6 mi
00h 39m
To Tulsa
41.8 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Thornton Street

    1 km · 2 min · Thornton Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City

    1215 ft · 31 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    10.9 mi · 11 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 351: Muskogee, Tulsa

    122 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1840 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Muskogee Turnpike

    14.4 mi · 15 min · Muskogee Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Muskogee Turnpike

    41.3 mi · 40 min · Muskogee Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

    116 m · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Broken Arrow Expressway

    10.5 mi · 13 min · Broken Arrow Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Detroit Avenue, Downtown

    1446 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East 13th Street South

    825 ft · 29 sec · East 13th Street South

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Boston Avenue East

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Boston Avenue East

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East 3rd Street South

    757 ft · 32 sec · East 3rd Street South

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Boulder Avenue West

    119 m · 16 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Muskogee Turnpike
55.7 mi · 67%
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
10.9 mi · 13%
Broken Arrow Expressway
10.5 mi · 13%
Disabled American Veterans Highway
3.4 mi · 4%
South Boston Avenue East
0.71 mi · 1%
Thornton Street
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Muskogee Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on Muskogee Turnpike

41.3 mi · 00h 40m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
73.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tullahassee
00h 39m from Vian
Leave By
3:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Vian and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tulsa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Tullahassee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Vian and 41.8 miles from Tulsa.

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

The direct path is about 73.1 miles (117.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.17 one way or $22.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Vian and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tulsa.

Stop Ideas Near Tullahassee

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

61 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vian and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 73.05 mi (117.56 km).

Vian

#1 Vian

City in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population1,356
Coordinates35.4984300, -94.9696700
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Tulsa

#2 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
Start: Thornton Street (-94.969533, 35.498398)
End: South Boulder Avenue (-95.992775, 36.153952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.95 gal
11.15 L · about $11.17
Round trip
$22.34
5.9 gal · 22.3 L
Estimated CO2
26.2 kg one way
Round trip: 52.4 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.17 $22.34
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.56 $25.13
Premium $4.63 $13.64 $27.29
Diesel $5.42 $15.97 $31.95

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Vian and Tulsa. The current time is 02:45:50.

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.