Fort Wayne to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

678.9 miles 1092.6 km · straight line
814.7 miles estimated 1311.1 km · driving distance
16h 23min estimated drive time
$78 - $96 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
243° WSW bearing direction

How far is Fort Wayne from Tulsa?

The distance from Fort Wayne to Tulsa is 678.9 miles (1092.6 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located WSW of Fort Wayne. By car, the driving distance is approximately 814.7 miles, taking about 16h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Fort Wayne in Indiana 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 Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 23min $78 - $96 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 40min $65–$122* Budget
Train ~21h 18min $98–$285* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Wayne & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Fort Wayne
41.13°N, 85.13°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
247m 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 226 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients