Distance from Chicago to Tulsa (United States)

The distance between Chicago, Illinois and Tulsa, Oklahoma is 959 kilometers (596 miles).

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

Chicago is located in the northeastern part of Illinois, while Tulsa is situated in the northeastern region of Oklahoma, with both cities being significant urban centers in the United States. The straight-line distance between them is 959 kilometers, heading southwest.

Chicago is at 180 meters above sea level, while Tulsa is at 226 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Chicago to Tulsa involves traveling southwest through Illinois, Missouri, and into Oklahoma, primarily via Interstate 55 and Interstate 44, passing through cities like St. Louis and Springfield.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: St. Louis Gateway Arch, Springfield Route 66, Ozark National Scenic Riverways.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Chicago to Tulsa crosses the Midwest plains, passing landmarks like the Gateway Arch and Route 66, highlighting the transition from urban to rural landscapes.

Best time to travel

The best times to travel are spring and fall for mild weather and fewer tourists, or winter for holiday events in Tulsa.

Climate

Tulsa generally experiences warmer temperatures than Chicago, with hot summers and mild winters, contrasting Chicago's colder climate.

Accessibility

Tulsa offers a range of accessibility features including public transport options and accessible public spaces, similar to Chicago's infrastructure.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 14-16 hours
Car 10-12 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
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Chicago, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 41.85° N 87.6501° W

Elevation: 180 m (591 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Chicago Meigs Airport (CGX)
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
  • Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY)
  • Chicago Executive Airport (PWK)
Tulsa, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 36.154° N 95.9928° W

Elevation: 226 m (741 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Tulsa International Airport (TUL)
  • Richard Lloyd Jones Jr Airport (RVS)
  • Okmulgee Regional Airport (OKM)
  • Stroud Municipal Airport (SUD)
  • Cushing Municipal Airport (CUH)

Other distances from Chicago

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Chicago to New York City 1,149 km
From Chicago to Los Angeles 2,807 km
From Chicago to Houston 1,510 km
From Chicago to Phoenix 2,338 km
From Chicago to Philadelphia 1,072 km

Other distances from Tulsa

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Tulsa to New York City 1,979 km
From Tulsa to Los Angeles 2,038 km
From Tulsa to Chicago 959 km
From Tulsa to Houston 711 km
From Tulsa to Phoenix 1,500 km

Cities within similar distances

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From To Distance (kilometers)
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Oslo, Norway Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom 962 km
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Beijing, China Seoul, South Korea 955 km
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Tegucigalpa, Honduras Panama City, Panama 955 km

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