Charlotte to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

851.7 miles 1370.7 km · straight line
1020.9 miles actual route 1642.9 km · driving distance
18h 38min estimated drive time
$98 - $121 estimated fuel cost
~2h 13min flight time
279° W bearing direction

How far is Charlotte from Tulsa?

The distance from Charlotte to Tulsa is 851.7 miles (1370.7 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located W of Charlotte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1020.9 miles, taking about 18h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in United States — Charlotte in North Carolina 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 Charlotte and Tulsa. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Charlotte to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 38min $98 - $121 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 22min $82–$153* Budget
Train ~24h 13min $123–$357* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charlotte & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Charlotte
35.23°N, 80.84°W
America/New_York
229m elevation
Tulsa
36.15°N, 95.99°W
America/Chicago
226m elevation
Explore more routes from Tulsa

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 29.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM