Joshua Tree, California (National Park) to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1135.5 miles 1827.4 km · straight line
1362.6 miles estimated 2192.9 km · driving distance
27h 25min estimated drive time
$131 - $161 estimated fuel cost
~2h 47min flight time
76° ENE bearing direction

How far is Joshua Tree, California (National Park) from Tulsa?

The distance from Joshua Tree, California (National Park) to Tulsa is 1135.5 miles (1827.4 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located ENE of Joshua Tree, California (National Park). By car, the driving distance is approximately 1362.6 miles, taking about 27h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 47min. Both are located in United States — Joshua Tree, California (National Park) in California 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 Joshua Tree, California (National Park) 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 Joshua Tree, California (National Park) to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 25min $131 - $161 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 54min $109–$204* Budget
Train ~35h 39min $164–$477* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Joshua Tree, California (National Park) & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Joshua Tree, California (National Park)
33.87°N, 115.90°W
America/Los_Angeles
792m 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 379 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 95 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients