Cleveland, Ohio to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

852.2 miles 1371.5 km · straight line
953 miles actual route 1533.7 km · driving distance
17h 34min estimated drive time
$92 - $113 estimated fuel cost
~2h 13min flight time
249° WSW bearing direction

How far is Cleveland, Ohio from Tulsa?

The distance from Cleveland, Ohio to Tulsa is 852.2 miles (1371.5 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located WSW of Cleveland, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 953 miles, taking about 17h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in United States — Cleveland, Ohio 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. 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 Cleveland, Ohio 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 Cleveland, Ohio to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 34min $92 - $113 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 5min $76–$143* Budget
Train ~22h 50min $114–$334* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cleveland, Ohio & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Cleveland, Ohio
41.50°N, 81.69°W
America/New_York
199m 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 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