Big Sur to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Big Sur from Tulsa?

The distance from Big Sur to Tulsa is 1434.9 miles (2309.2 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located E of Big Sur. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1721.8 miles, taking about 34h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 23min. Both are located in United States — Big Sur 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 Big Sur 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.