Oklahoma City to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

97.7 miles 157.2 km · straight line
106.3 miles actual route 171 km · driving distance
1h 54min estimated drive time
$10 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~42min flight time · usually no direct flights
61° ENE bearing direction

How far is Oklahoma City from Tulsa?

The distance from Oklahoma City to Tulsa is 97.7 miles (157.2 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located ENE of Oklahoma City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 106.3 miles, taking about 1h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 42min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 54min $10 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 17min $9–$16* Budget
Train ~1h 48min $13–$37* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Oklahoma City & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Oklahoma City
35.47°N, 97.52°W
America/Chicago
366m 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 33 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 254.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM