Midland, Texas to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

451.2 miles 726.2 km · straight line
541.5 miles estimated 871.4 km · driving distance
10h 54min estimated drive time
$52 - $64 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
49° NE bearing direction

How far is Midland, Texas from Tulsa?

The distance from Midland, Texas to Tulsa is 451.2 miles (726.2 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located NE of Midland, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 541.5 miles, taking about 10h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Midland, Texas in Texas and Tulsa in Oklahoma.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Midland, Texas 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 Midland, Texas to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 54min $52 - $64 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 5min $43–$81* Budget
Train ~10h 21min $65–$190* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Midland, Texas & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Midland, Texas
32.00°N, 102.08°W
America/Chicago
848m 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 150 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients