Dale City to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1037.9 miles 1670.3 km · straight line
1245.5 miles estimated 2004.4 km · driving distance
25h 3min estimated drive time
$120 - $148 estimated fuel cost
~2h 35min flight time
266° W bearing direction

How far is Dale City from Tulsa?

The distance from Dale City to Tulsa is 1037.9 miles (1670.3 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located W of Dale City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1245.5 miles, taking about 25h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 35min. Both are located in United States — Dale City in Virginia 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 Dale City 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 Dale City to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 3min $120 - $148 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 4min $100–$187* Budget
Train ~32h 34min $149–$436* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dale City & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Dale City
38.64°N, 77.31°W
America/New_York
70m 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 346 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 86 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients