Grand Island to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

353.2 miles 568.4 km · straight line
423.8 miles estimated 682.1 km · driving distance
8h 32min estimated drive time
$41 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
158° SSE bearing direction

How far is Grand Island from Tulsa?

The distance from Grand Island to Tulsa is 353.2 miles (568.4 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located SSE of Grand Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 423.8 miles, taking about 8h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Grand Island in Nebraska and Tulsa in Oklahoma.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Grand Island 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 Grand Island to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 32min $41 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 14min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~8h 6min $51–$148* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Island & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Grand Island
40.92°N, 98.34°W
America/Chicago
567m 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 118 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients