Lansing, Michigan to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

759.8 miles 1222.8 km · straight line
911.8 miles estimated 1467.4 km · driving distance
18h 21min estimated drive time
$88 - $108 estimated fuel cost
~2h 2min flight time
237° WSW bearing direction

How far is Lansing, Michigan from Tulsa?

The distance from Lansing, Michigan to Tulsa is 759.8 miles (1222.8 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located WSW of Lansing, Michigan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 911.8 miles, taking about 18h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 2min. Both are located in United States — Lansing, Michigan in Michigan 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 Lansing, Michigan 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 Lansing, Michigan to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 21min $88 - $108 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 1min $73–$137* Budget
Train ~23h 51min $109–$319* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lansing, Michigan & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Lansing, Michigan
42.73°N, 84.56°W
America/Detroit
260m 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 253 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients