Houston to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

443.2 miles 713.3 km · straight line
493.7 miles actual route 794.5 km · driving distance
8h 57min estimated drive time
$48 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
355° N bearing direction

How far is Houston from Tulsa?

The distance from Houston to Tulsa is 443.2 miles (713.3 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located N of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 493.7 miles, taking about 8h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Houston and Tulsa. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Houston to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 57min $48 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 44min $39–$74* Budget
Train ~8h 30min $59–$173* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 148 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM