Mammoth Lakes to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1270.6 miles 2044.9 km · straight line
1524.8 miles estimated 2453.9 km · driving distance
30h 40min estimated drive time
$147 - $181 estimated fuel cost
~3h 3min flight time
88° E bearing direction

How far is Mammoth Lakes from Tulsa?

The distance from Mammoth Lakes to Tulsa is 1270.6 miles (2044.9 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located E of Mammoth Lakes. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1524.8 miles, taking about 30h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 3min. Both are located in United States — Mammoth Lakes 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 Mammoth Lakes 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 Mammoth Lakes to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 40min $147 - $181 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 48min $122–$229* Budget
Train ~39h 52min $183–$534* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mammoth Lakes & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Mammoth Lakes
37.65°N, 118.97°W
America/Los_Angeles
2400m 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 424 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 106 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients