Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1101.1 miles 1772 km · straight line
1321.3 miles estimated 2126.4 km · driving distance
26h 35min estimated drive time
$127 - $157 estimated fuel cost
~2h 43min flight time
262° W bearing direction

How far is Lancaster, Pennsylvania from Tulsa?

The distance from Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Tulsa is 1101.1 miles (1772 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located W of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1321.3 miles, taking about 26h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 43min. Both are located in United States — Lancaster, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania 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 Lancaster, Pennsylvania 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 Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 35min $127 - $157 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 54min $106–$198* Budget
Train ~34h 34min $159–$462* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lancaster, Pennsylvania & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
40.04°N, 76.31°W
America/New_York
119m 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 367 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 92 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients