Cincinnati to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

659.9 miles 1062 km · straight line
791.9 miles estimated 1274.4 km · driving distance
15h 56min estimated drive time
$76 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
256° WSW bearing direction

How far is Cincinnati from Tulsa?

The distance from Cincinnati to Tulsa is 659.9 miles (1062 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located WSW of Cincinnati. By car, the driving distance is approximately 791.9 miles, taking about 15h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Cincinnati in Ohio 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 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 56min $76 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 7min $63–$119* Budget
Train ~20h 43min $95–$277* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cincinnati & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Cincinnati
39.10°N, 84.51°W
America/New_York
267m 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 220 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients