Clearwater to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

956 miles 1538.5 km · straight line
1147.2 miles estimated 1846.2 km · driving distance
23h 5min estimated drive time
$110 - $136 estimated fuel cost
~2h 25min flight time
310° NW bearing direction

How far is Clearwater from Tulsa?

The distance from Clearwater to Tulsa is 956 miles (1538.5 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located NW of Clearwater. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1147.2 miles, taking about 23h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 25min. Both are located in United States — Clearwater in Florida 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 Clearwater 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 Clearwater to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 5min $110 - $136 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 42min $92–$172* Budget
Train ~30h 1min $138–$402* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clearwater & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Clearwater
27.97°N, 82.80°W
America/New_York
12m 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 319 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 80 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients