Flagstaff to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

880.4 miles 1416.8 km · straight line
1056.5 miles estimated 1700.2 km · driving distance
21h 15min estimated drive time
$102 - $125 estimated fuel cost
~2h 16min flight time
81° E bearing direction

How far is Flagstaff from Tulsa?

The distance from Flagstaff to Tulsa is 880.4 miles (1416.8 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located E of Flagstaff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1056.5 miles, taking about 21h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in United States — Flagstaff in Arizona 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 Flagstaff 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 Flagstaff to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 15min $102 - $125 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 30min $85–$158* Budget
Train ~27h 38min $127–$370* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Flagstaff & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Flagstaff
35.20°N, 111.65°W
America/Phoenix
2106m 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 293 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients