Seattle to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1557.8 miles 2507 km · straight line
1987 miles actual route 3197.7 km · driving distance
34h 4min estimated drive time
$191 - $235 estimated fuel cost
~3h 38min flight time
111° ESE bearing direction

How far is Seattle from Tulsa?

The distance from Seattle to Tulsa is 1557.8 miles (2507 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located ESE of Seattle. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1987 miles, taking about 34h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 38min. Both are located in United States — Seattle in Washington 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 Seattle 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 Seattle to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 34h 4min $191 - $235 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 53min $159–$298* Budget
Train ~44h 17min $238–$695* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Seattle & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Seattle
47.61°N, 122.33°W
America/Los_Angeles
56m 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 519 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 130 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM