Bloomington, Illinois to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

482.9 miles 777.2 km · straight line
579.5 miles estimated 932.6 km · driving distance
11h 39min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
234° SW bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Illinois from Tulsa?

The distance from Bloomington, Illinois to Tulsa is 482.9 miles (777.2 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located SW of Bloomington, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 579.5 miles, taking about 11h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Illinois in Illinois and Tulsa in Oklahoma.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Bloomington, Illinois 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 Bloomington, Illinois to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 39min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 59min $46–$87* Budget
Train ~11h 4min $70–$203* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Illinois & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Illinois
40.48°N, 88.99°W
America/Chicago
243m 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 161 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients