Columbus, Indiana to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

589.2 miles 948.2 km · straight line
707 miles estimated 1137.8 km · driving distance
14h 13min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
252° WSW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Indiana from Tulsa?

The distance from Columbus, Indiana to Tulsa is 589.2 miles (948.2 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located WSW of Columbus, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 707 miles, taking about 14h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Indiana in Indiana 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 Columbus, Indiana 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 Columbus, Indiana to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 13min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 4min $57–$106* Budget
Train ~18h 29min $85–$247* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Indiana & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Columbus, Indiana
39.20°N, 85.92°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
192m 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 196 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients