Idaho Falls to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

987.5 miles 1589.2 km · straight line
1185 miles estimated 1907 km · driving distance
23h 50min estimated drive time
$114 - $140 estimated fuel cost
~2h 29min flight time
115° ESE bearing direction

How far is Idaho Falls from Tulsa?

The distance from Idaho Falls to Tulsa is 987.5 miles (1589.2 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located ESE of Idaho Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1185 miles, taking about 23h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 29min. Both are located in United States — Idaho Falls in Idaho 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 Idaho Falls 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 Idaho Falls to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 50min $114 - $140 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 36min $95–$178* Budget
Train ~30h 59min $142–$415* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Idaho Falls & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Idaho Falls
43.47°N, 112.03°W
America/Boise
1434m 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 329 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients