Apple Valley, California to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1197.8 miles 1927.6 km · straight line
1437.3 miles estimated 2313.1 km · driving distance
28h 55min estimated drive time
$138 - $170 estimated fuel cost
~2h 55min flight time
78° ENE bearing direction

How far is Apple Valley, California from Tulsa?

The distance from Apple Valley, California to Tulsa is 1197.8 miles (1927.6 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located ENE of Apple Valley, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1437.3 miles, taking about 28h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 55min. Both are located in United States — Apple Valley, California in California 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Apple Valley, California 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 Apple Valley, California to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 55min $138 - $170 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 42min $115–$216* Budget
Train ~37h 36min $172–$503* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apple Valley, California & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Apple Valley, California
34.50°N, 117.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
898m 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 399 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 100 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients