San Jose to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1431.5 miles 2303.7 km · straight line
1690.8 miles actual route 2721.1 km · driving distance
29h 35min estimated drive time
$163 - $200 estimated fuel cost
~3h 23min flight time
85° E bearing direction

How far is San Jose from Tulsa?

The distance from San Jose to Tulsa is 1431.5 miles (2303.7 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located E of San Jose. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1690.8 miles, taking about 29h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 23min. Both are located in United States — San Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 35min $163 - $200 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 30min $135–$254* Budget
Train ~38h 28min $203–$592* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Jose & Tulsa

Quick Facts

San Jose
37.34°N, 121.89°W
America/Los_Angeles
25m 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 477 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 119 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM