Indianapolis to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

590.6 miles 950.5 km · straight line
636 miles actual route 1023.6 km · driving distance
11h 38min estimated drive time
$61 - $75 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
248° WSW bearing direction

How far is Indianapolis from Tulsa?

The distance from Indianapolis to Tulsa is 590.6 miles (950.5 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located WSW of Indianapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 636 miles, taking about 11h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Indianapolis 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 38min $61 - $75 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 58min $51–$95* Budget
Train ~15h 7min $76–$223* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Indianapolis & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Indianapolis
39.77°N, 86.16°W
America/New_York
218m 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 197 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM