Kearney to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

355.7 miles 572.5 km · straight line
426.9 miles estimated 687 km · driving distance
8h 35min estimated drive time
$41 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
151° SSE bearing direction

How far is Kearney from Tulsa?

The distance from Kearney to Tulsa is 355.7 miles (572.5 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located SSE of Kearney. By car, the driving distance is approximately 426.9 miles, taking about 8h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Kearney 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 Kearney 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 Kearney to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 35min $41 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 18min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~8h 9min $51–$149* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kearney & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Kearney
40.70°N, 99.08°W
America/Chicago
656m 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 119 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients