Long Beach, California to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1265 miles 2035.9 km · straight line
1447.5 miles actual route 2329.5 km · driving distance
25h 1min estimated drive time
$139 - $171 estimated fuel cost
~3h 3min flight time
76° ENE bearing direction

How far is Long Beach, California from Tulsa?

The distance from Long Beach, California to Tulsa is 1265 miles (2035.9 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located ENE of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1447.5 miles, taking about 25h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 3min. Both are located in United States — Long Beach, California 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 Long Beach, California and Tulsa. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Long Beach, California to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 1min $139 - $171 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 1min $116–$217* Budget
Train ~32h 31min $174–$507* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Beach, California & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m 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 422 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 105 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM