Akron to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

850.9 miles 1369.4 km · straight line
1021.1 miles estimated 1643.3 km · driving distance
20h 32min estimated drive time
$98 - $121 estimated fuel cost
~2h 13min flight time
251° WSW bearing direction

How far is Akron from Tulsa?

The distance from Akron to Tulsa is 850.9 miles (1369.4 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located WSW of Akron. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1021.1 miles, taking about 20h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in United States — Akron in Ohio and Tulsa in Oklahoma.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Akron and Tulsa. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Akron to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 32min $98 - $121 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 38min $82–$153* Budget
Train ~26h 42min $123–$357* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Akron & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Akron
41.08°N, 81.52°W
America/New_York
306m elevation
Tulsa
36.15°N, 95.99°W
America/Chicago
226m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 284 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients