Temple to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

357.8 miles 575.9 km · straight line
429.4 miles estimated 691.1 km · driving distance
8h 38min estimated drive time
$41 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
12° NNE bearing direction

How far is Temple from Tulsa?

The distance from Temple to Tulsa is 357.8 miles (575.9 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located NNE of Temple. By car, the driving distance is approximately 429.4 miles, taking about 8h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Temple in Texas and Tulsa in Oklahoma.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Temple 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 Temple to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 38min $41 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 22min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~8h 12min $52–$150* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Temple & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Temple
31.10°N, 97.34°W
America/Chicago
219m 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 119 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients