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Day trip from Tulsa to Springfield

Springfield lies 268 km (166 mi) north-east of Tulsa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

At 268 km (166 mi) apart, Springfield is a realistic day trip from Tulsa: about 4 h 21 min each way by road.

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TulsaSpringfield
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population413,066170,188
Elevation226 m (741 ft)399 m (1,309 ft)
Time nowUTC-5 (America/Chicago)UTC-5 (America/Chicago)
Postal codes74101–7419365801–65899

What to see in Springfield

Most-visited sights in Springfield with published visitor numbers (Wikidata)
SightVisitors a yearYear
Springfield Greene County Library1,897,0422017

The busiest is Springfield Greene County Library at 1,897,042 visitors in 2017. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.

Where to book tours and tickets in Springfield

ExpediaTours, day trips and attraction entry, bookable alongside the flights and hotels. Part of Expedia Group.Find things to do on Expedia (opens www.expedia.com in a new tab)
ViatorDay tours, skip-the-line entry and shore excursions, with free cancellation on many listings.Find tours on Viator (opens www.viator.com in a new tab)
GetYourGuideStrong European museum and attraction coverage with mobile tickets.Browse tickets on GetYourGuide (opens www.getyourguide.com in a new tab)
TiqetsFocused on timed museum and monument admission rather than guided tours.Get museum entry on Tiqets (opens www.tiqets.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Springfield

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Common questions

How far is Springfield from Tulsa?

268 km (166 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Tulsa; by road roughly 327 km (203 mi).

How long does it take to get from Tulsa to Springfield by road?

About 4 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Tulsa and Springfield?

No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.

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.