Columbus, Ohio to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

753.4 miles 1212.5 km · straight line
811.6 miles actual route 1306.2 km · driving distance
14h 57min estimated drive time
$78 - $96 estimated fuel cost
~2h 1min flight time
254° WSW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Tulsa?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Tulsa is 753.4 miles (1212.5 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located WSW of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 811.6 miles, taking about 14h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, 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 Columbus, 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 Columbus, Ohio to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 57min $78 - $96 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 56min $65–$122* Budget
Train ~19h 26min $97–$284* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 251 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM