Philadelphia to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1160.3 miles 1867.3 km · straight line
1280.5 miles actual route 2060.8 km · driving distance
23h 51min estimated drive time
$123 - $152 estimated fuel cost
~2h 50min flight time
264° W bearing direction

How far is Philadelphia from Tulsa?

The distance from Philadelphia to Tulsa is 1160.3 miles (1867.3 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located W of Philadelphia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1280.5 miles, taking about 23h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 50min. Both are located in United States — Philadelphia in Pennsylvania 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 51min $123 - $152 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 37min $102–$192* Budget
Train ~31h 0min $154–$448* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Philadelphia & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Philadelphia
39.95°N, 75.17°W
America/New_York
12m 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 387 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 97 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM