How far is Wetumka, OK from Tulsa, OK?
The driving distance from Wetumka, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wetumka and Tulsa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wetumka and Tulsa.
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Start on North Main Street
8.7 mi · 11 min · North Main Street
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Continue straight
8.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 40 East, US 62 East, US 75 North: Fort Smith, Tulsa
1343 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
8.4 mi · 8 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East, US 75 North, I 40 Business West: Henryetta, Okmulgee
1289 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike
2 mi · 3 min · Indian Nation Turnpike
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Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
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Continue on South Wood Drive
5.1 mi · 9 min · South Wood Drive
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Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
2705 ft · 36 sec · Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
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Continue on Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
13.8 mi · 16 min · Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
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Continue on Okmulgee Beeline
9.8 mi · 12 min · Okmulgee Beeline
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Continue on Okmulgee Expressway
7.2 mi · 9 min · Okmulgee Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward 7th Street, Downtown
1339 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto South Lawton Avenue West
714 ft · 26 sec · South Lawton Avenue West
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Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South
1090 ft · 39 sec · West Heavy Traffic Way South
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Turn right onto South Guthrie Avenue West
114 m · 18 sec · South Guthrie Avenue West
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
1902 ft · 1 min · West 3rd Street South
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Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
119 m · 18 sec · South Boulder Avenue West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Boulder Avenue West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wetumka and Tulsa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
Continue on Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
13.8 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Wetumka and Sunny near Tulsa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wetumka to Tulsa?
The road trip is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Okmulgee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Wetumka and 42.8 miles from Tulsa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 3:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.91 one way or $21.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wetumka and Sunny near Tulsa.
Stop Ideas Near Okmulgee
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 Okmulgee.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wetumka and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 64.84 mi (104.35 km).
#1 Wetumka
City in Hughes County, Oklahoma, United States of America
| Population | 1,186 |
| Coordinates | 35.2375900, -96.2416700 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: West 2nd Street (-95.992775, 36.153952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $10.91 | $21.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.27 | $24.53 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.32 | $26.64 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.60 | $31.19 |
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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