San Francisco to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1458.4 miles 2347 km · straight line
1732.4 miles actual route 2788.1 km · driving distance
30h 17min estimated drive time
$167 - $205 estimated fuel cost
~3h 26min flight time
86° E bearing direction

How far is San Francisco from Tulsa?

The distance from San Francisco to Tulsa is 1458.4 miles (2347 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located E of San Francisco. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1732.4 miles, taking about 30h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 26min. Both are located in United States — San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 17min $167 - $205 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 20min $139–$260* Budget
Train ~39h 22min $208–$606* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Francisco & Tulsa

Quick Facts

San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m 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 486 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 122 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM