North Platte to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

429.1 miles 690.6 km · straight line
514.9 miles estimated 828.7 km · driving distance
10h 22min estimated drive time
$50 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
142° SE bearing direction

How far is North Platte from Tulsa?

The distance from North Platte to Tulsa is 429.1 miles (690.6 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located SE of North Platte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 514.9 miles, taking about 10h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — North Platte in Nebraska 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 North Platte 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 North Platte to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 22min $50 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 26min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~9h 51min $62–$180* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between North Platte & Tulsa

Quick Facts

North Platte
41.12°N, 100.77°W
America/Chicago
854m 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 143 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients