Los Angeles to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1263.3 miles 2033.1 km · straight line
1434.7 miles actual route 2308.9 km · driving distance
24h 41min estimated drive time
$138 - $170 estimated fuel cost
~3h 2min flight time
77° ENE bearing direction

How far is Los Angeles from Tulsa?

The distance from Los Angeles to Tulsa is 1263.3 miles (2033.1 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located ENE of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1434.7 miles, taking about 24h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 2min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 41min $138 - $170 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 37min $115–$215* Budget
Train ~32h 5min $172–$502* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Los Angeles & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m 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 421 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