Louisville to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

581.2 miles 935.4 km · straight line
653.8 miles actual route 1052.2 km · driving distance
11h 55min estimated drive time
$63 - $77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
259° WSW bearing direction

How far is Louisville from Tulsa?

The distance from Louisville to Tulsa is 581.2 miles (935.4 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located WSW of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 653.8 miles, taking about 11h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Louisville in Kentucky 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Louisville 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 Louisville to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 55min $63 - $77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 18min $52–$98* Budget
Train ~15h 30min $78–$229* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Louisville & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m 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 194 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM