Columbia, South Carolina to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Columbia, South Carolina from Tulsa?

The distance from Columbia, South Carolina to Tulsa is 857.9 miles (1380.6 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located WNW of Columbia, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1029.4 miles, taking about 20h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 14min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, South Carolina in South 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 Columbia, South Carolina 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.