Furnace Creek to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1160.1 miles 1867 km · straight line
1392.1 miles estimated 2240.4 km · driving distance
28h 0min estimated drive time
$134 - $165 estimated fuel cost
~2h 50min flight time
85° E bearing direction

How far is Furnace Creek from Tulsa?

The distance from Furnace Creek to Tulsa is 1160.1 miles (1867 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located E of Furnace Creek. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1392.1 miles, taking about 28h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 50min. Both are located in United States — Furnace Creek in California 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Furnace Creek 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 Furnace Creek to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 0min $134 - $165 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 36min $111–$209* Budget
Train ~36h 24min $167–$487* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Furnace Creek & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Furnace Creek
36.46°N, 116.87°W
America/Los_Angeles
-59m 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 387 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 97 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients