Cities Near Tulsa
Cities near Tulsa, Oklahoma: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Broken Arrow, Edmond, Midwest City. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Tulsa, Oklahoma is Broken Arrow, about 13 mi (21 km) away — roughly 45 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broken Arrow | 13 mi / 21 km | 45 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Edmond | 90 mi / 145 km | 2 hr 6 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Midwest City | 93 mi / 149 km | 2 hr 9 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Moore | 101 mi / 162 km | 2 hr 21 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Fayetteville | 103 mi / 165 km | 2 hr 23 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Norman | 104 mi / 167 km | 2 hr 24 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Fort Smith | 104 mi / 167 km | 2 hr 25 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Springdale | 104 mi / 167 km | 2 hr 25 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Joplin | 104 mi / 168 km | 2 hr 25 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Rogers | 105 mi / 169 km | 2 hr 27 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Tulsa
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Broken Arrow, Edmond, Midwest City. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Tulsa
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Moore, Fayetteville, Norman, Fort Smith, Springdale. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Tulsa include Broken Arrow, Edmond, Midwest City, Moore, Fayetteville. The closest is Broken Arrow, about 13 miles (21 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.