New River Gorge to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

831.3 miles 1337.8 km · straight line
997.5 miles estimated 1605.4 km · driving distance
20h 4min estimated drive time
$96 - $118 estimated fuel cost
~2h 10min flight time
265° W bearing direction

How far is New River Gorge from Tulsa?

The distance from New River Gorge to Tulsa is 831.3 miles (1337.8 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located W of New River Gorge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 997.5 miles, taking about 20h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 10min. Both are located in United States — New River Gorge in West Virginia 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. 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 New River Gorge 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 New River Gorge to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 4min $96 - $118 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 5min $80–$150* Budget
Train ~26h 5min $120–$349* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New River Gorge & Tulsa

Quick Facts

New River Gorge
38.07°N, 81.08°W
America/New_York
300m 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 277 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients