Driving from Phoenix to Tulsa
Tulsa lies 1,497 km (930 mi) east of Phoenix, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 20 h 18 min without stops, over roughly 1,826 km (1,135 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Phoenix | Tulsa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.7 million | 413,066 |
| Elevation | 366 m (1,201 ft) | 226 m (741 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 85001–85098 | 74101–74193 |
Clocks in Tulsa are 2 h ahead of Phoenix right now, so a 20 h 18 min journey lands 22 h 18 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Phoenix to Tulsa
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Staying in Tulsa
Our booking partner lists 198 places to stay in Tulsa. Of the 171 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (97), and 1 are five-star. Across 82 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 33,567 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Tulsa from Phoenix?
1,497 km (930 mi) in a straight line, east of Phoenix; by road roughly 1,826 km (1,135 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phoenix to Tulsa by car?
About 20 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phoenix and Tulsa?
Tulsa is 2 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Phoenix).
Where can I stay in Tulsa?
Our booking partner lists 198 places to stay in Tulsa, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.