Sacramento to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1405.8 miles 2262.4 km · straight line
1727.7 miles actual route 2780.4 km · driving distance
30h 14min estimated drive time
$166 - $205 estimated fuel cost
~3h 20min flight time
89° E bearing direction

How far is Sacramento from Tulsa?

The distance from Sacramento to Tulsa is 1405.8 miles (2262.4 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located E of Sacramento. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1727.7 miles, taking about 30h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 20min. Both are located in United States — Sacramento in California 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 14min $166 - $205 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 17min $138–$259* Budget
Train ~39h 18min $207–$605* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sacramento & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Sacramento
38.58°N, 121.49°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m 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 469 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 117 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM