Nashville to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

513.6 miles 826.6 km · straight line
613.7 miles actual route 987.7 km · driving distance
10h 47min estimated drive time
$59 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
273° W bearing direction

How far is Nashville from Tulsa?

The distance from Nashville to Tulsa is 513.6 miles (826.6 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located W of Nashville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 613.7 miles, taking about 10h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Nashville in Tennessee 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 Nashville 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 Nashville to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 47min $59 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 56min $49–$92* Budget
Train ~14h 1min $74–$215* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Nashville & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m 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 171 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM