Roanoke to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

891.4 miles 1434.5 km · straight line
1069.6 miles estimated 1721.4 km · driving distance
21h 31min estimated drive time
$103 - $127 estimated fuel cost
~2h 18min flight time
270° W bearing direction

How far is Roanoke from Tulsa?

The distance from Roanoke to Tulsa is 891.4 miles (1434.5 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located W of Roanoke. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1069.6 miles, taking about 21h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 18min. Both are located in United States — Roanoke in 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 Roanoke 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 Roanoke to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 31min $103 - $127 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 49min $86–$160* Budget
Train ~27h 58min $128–$374* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Roanoke & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Roanoke
37.27°N, 79.94°W
America/New_York
285m 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 297 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 74 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients