Tucson to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

897.2 miles 1443.9 km · straight line
1032.2 miles actual route 1661.1 km · driving distance
18h 51min estimated drive time
$99 - $122 estimated fuel cost
~2h 18min flight time
68° ENE bearing direction

How far is Tucson from Tulsa?

The distance from Tucson to Tulsa is 897.2 miles (1443.9 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located ENE of Tucson. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1032.2 miles, taking about 18h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 18min. Both are located in United States — Tucson 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 Tucson 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 Tucson to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 51min $99 - $122 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 37min $83–$155* Budget
Train ~24h 30min $124–$361* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Tucson & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Tucson
32.22°N, 110.97°W
America/Phoenix
728m 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 299 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 75 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM