New York to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1227.3 miles 1975.2 km · straight line
1346.6 miles actual route 2167.1 km · driving distance
25h 24min estimated drive time
$130 - $159 estimated fuel cost
~2h 58min flight time
262° W bearing direction

How far is New York from Tulsa?

The distance from New York to Tulsa is 1227.3 miles (1975.2 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located W of New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1346.6 miles, taking about 25h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 58min. Both are located in United States — New York in New York 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 York 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 York to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 24min $130 - $159 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 29min $108–$202* Budget
Train ~33h 1min $162–$471* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New York & Tulsa

Quick Facts

New York
40.71°N, 74.01°W
America/New_York
10m 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 409 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 102 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM