Dayton to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

688.8 miles 1108.5 km · straight line
826.5 miles estimated 1330.2 km · driving distance
16h 38min estimated drive time
$80 - $98 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
253° WSW bearing direction

How far is Dayton from Tulsa?

The distance from Dayton to Tulsa is 688.8 miles (1108.5 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located WSW of Dayton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 826.5 miles, taking about 16h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Dayton 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 Dayton 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 Dayton to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 38min $80 - $98 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 58min $66–$124* Budget
Train ~21h 37min $99–$289* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dayton & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Dayton
39.76°N, 84.19°W
America/New_York
225m 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 230 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients