Birmingham, Alabama to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

551.8 miles 888 km · straight line
662.1 miles estimated 1065.6 km · driving distance
13h 19min estimated drive time
$64 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
292° WNW bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Tulsa?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Tulsa is 551.8 miles (888 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located WNW of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 662.1 miles, taking about 13h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Birmingham, Alabama 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 Birmingham, Alabama to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 19min $64 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 59min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~17h 19min $79–$232* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m 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 184 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients