Drive or Fly: Midwest City, OK to Oologah, OK?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for OKC–TUL. At 138 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

2h 31m

Distance

138.5 mi

Total Cost

$66

CO2

56 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$31

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 2m

14m in the air

Air Distance

117 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

30 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Midwest City, OK → OKC 18m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 14m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

TUL → Oologah, OK 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Midwest City, OK OKC — OKC Will Rogers World Airport 12 mi, ~18m drive

Oologah, OK TUL — Tulsa International Airport 20 mi, ~30m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between OKC and TUL. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 1m

1h 48m on road

Total Cost

$11

CO2

6 kg

Route

Greyhound US1210

Door-to-Door Timeline

Midwest City, OK → Oklahoma City Bus Station (OKL6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 108m

Arrival 10m

Tulsa Bus Station (TUL6) → Oologah, OK 38m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $11) $11

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From OKL6 — Oklahoma City Bus Station 5 mi, ~10m drive

To TUL6 — Tulsa Bus Station 26 mi, ~38m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~15/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 31m	3h 2m	3h 1m
Total cost (1 person)	$66	$125	$11
Carbon footprint	56 kg CO₂	30 kg CO₂	6 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 13, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Midwest City, OK to Oologah, OK with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.