Tulsa to White Sands: Road Trip Guide & Distance

632.4 miles 1017.8 km · straight line
758.9 miles estimated 1221.4 km · driving distance
15h 16min estimated drive time
$73 - $90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
251° WSW bearing direction

How far is Tulsa from White Sands?

The distance from Tulsa to White Sands is 632.4 miles (1017.8 km) as the crow flies. White Sands is located WSW of Tulsa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 758.9 miles, taking about 15h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Tulsa in Oklahoma and White Sands in New Mexico.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Tulsa and White Sands. 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 Tulsa to White Sands

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 16min $73 - $90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 19min $61–$114* Budget
Train ~19h 51min $91–$266* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Tulsa & White Sands

Quick Facts

Tulsa
36.15°N, 95.99°W
America/Chicago
226m elevation
White Sands
32.79°N, 106.33°W
America/Denver
1219m elevation
Explore more routes from White Sands

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 211 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients