How far is Wilson, OK from Tulsa, OK?

The driving distance from Wilson, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 147.1 miles (236.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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
147.08 mi
02h 37m
Flight
126.59 mi
203.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.59 mi
Kilometers
203.72 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.08 mi
Kilometers
236.71 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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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 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tulsa
Sun, Apr 19, 3:44 AM CDT
Return by in Wilson
Sun, Apr 19, 6:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilson
2026-04-19T01:06
Arrive Tulsa
Sun, Apr 19, 3:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wilson
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
Hanna
OK

Town in McIntosh County, Oklahoma, United States

From Wilson
73.4 mi
01h 18m
To Tulsa
73.6 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Artesian Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Artesian Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bob White Lane

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Bob White Lane

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    5.4 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Mississippi Avenue

    32.8 mi · 37 min · South Mississippi Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 375 North

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike

    41.5 mi · 40 min · Indian Nation Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on US 62 East, US 75 North, I 40 Business West: Henryetta, Okmulgee

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on South Wood Drive

    5.1 mi · 9 min · South Wood Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway

    2705 ft · 36 sec · Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway

    13.8 mi · 16 min · Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Okmulgee Beeline

    9.8 mi · 12 min · Okmulgee Beeline

  17. 17

    Continue on Okmulgee Expressway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Okmulgee Expressway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward 7th Street, Downtown

    1339 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Lawton Avenue West

    714 ft · 26 sec · South Lawton Avenue West

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South

    1090 ft · 39 sec · West Heavy Traffic Way South

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Guthrie Avenue West

    114 m · 18 sec · South Guthrie Avenue West

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street South

    1902 ft · 1 min · West 3rd Street South

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West

    119 m · 18 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indian Nation Turnpike
41.5 mi · 28%
South Mississippi Avenue
39.4 mi · 27%
Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
13.8 mi · 9%
Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
10.7 mi · 7%
Okmulgee Beeline
9.8 mi · 7%
Bob White Lane
7.96 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Indian Nation Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike

41.5 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
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
126.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hanna
01h 18m from Wilson
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wilson and Sunny near Tulsa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 147.1 miles (236.7 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Hanna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from Wilson and 73.6 miles from Tulsa.

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

The direct path is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wilson and Sunny near Tulsa.

Stop Ideas Near Hanna

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

106 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilson and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 126.59 mi (203.72 km).

Wilson

#1 Wilson

Town in Carter County, Oklahoma

Population1,707
Coordinates34.3459200, -96.3547200
Altitude210
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: Artesian Road (-96.35472, 34.345793)
End: West 2nd Street (-95.992775, 36.153952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
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
5.19 gal
19.65 L · about $19.65
Round trip
$39.31
10.38 gal · 39.3 L
Estimated CO2
46.1 kg one way
Round trip: 92.2 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.65 $39.31
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.10 $44.21
Premium $4.63 $24.00 $48.01
Diesel $5.42 $28.10 $56.21

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Wilson and Tulsa. The current time is 01:06:57.

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.