Surprise to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

941.1 miles 1514.6 km · straight line
1129.3 miles estimated 1817.5 km · driving distance
22h 43min estimated drive time
$109 - $134 estimated fuel cost
~2h 24min flight time
75° ENE bearing direction

How far is Surprise from Tulsa?

The distance from Surprise to Tulsa is 941.1 miles (1514.6 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located ENE of Surprise. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1129.3 miles, taking about 22h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 24min. Both are located in United States — Surprise in Arizona 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 Surprise 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 Surprise to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 43min $109 - $134 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 16min $90–$169* Budget
Train ~29h 32min $136–$395* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Surprise & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Surprise
33.63°N, 112.33°W
America/Phoenix
358m 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 314 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients