Knoxville to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

674 miles 1084.7 km · straight line
808.8 miles estimated 1301.6 km · driving distance
16h 16min estimated drive time
$78 - $96 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
275° W bearing direction

How far is Knoxville from Tulsa?

The distance from Knoxville to Tulsa is 674 miles (1084.7 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located W of Knoxville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 808.8 miles, taking about 16h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Knoxville in Tennessee 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. 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 Knoxville 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 Knoxville to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 16min $78 - $96 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 31min $65–$121* Budget
Train ~21h 9min $97–$283* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Knoxville & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Knoxville
35.96°N, 83.92°W
America/New_York
276m 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 225 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients