New Orleans to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is New Orleans from Tulsa?
The distance from New Orleans to Tulsa is 548.6 miles (882.9 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located NW of New Orleans. By car, the driving distance is approximately 667.3 miles, taking about 12h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — New Orleans in Louisiana 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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Tulsa
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 183 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
- You could travel this distance about 45.4 times to circle the Earth's equator