Distance from Detroit to Tulsa (United States)

The distance between Detroit, Michigan and Tulsa, Oklahoma is 1,309 kilometers (813 miles).

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

Detroit is located in the northern United States near the Great Lakes, while Tulsa is situated in the central southern region, highlighting the geographical diversity of the country. The straight-line distance between them is 1,309 kilometers, heading southwest.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Detroit at 192 meters above sea level and Tulsa at 226 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Detroit to Tulsa covers approximately 1450 kilometers, passing through major highways such as I-75 S and I-44 W, traversing regions like Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Toledo, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Springfield, Joplin.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Detroit to Tulsa crosses diverse landscapes, including the Great Lakes region and the plains of the Midwest, with landmarks like the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.

Best time to travel

The best times to travel are spring and fall due to moderate tourist activity and pleasant temperatures in Tulsa.

Climate

Tulsa generally experiences warmer temperatures and less snow compared to Detroit, with more pronounced seasonal changes.

Accessibility

Tulsa offers a range of accessibility features, including public transport and accessible public spaces, similar to Detroit.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 2-3 days
Motorcycle 18-20 hours
Car 14-16 hours
Airplane 2-3 hours
Speed Time
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Detroit, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Detroit

Coordinates: 42.3314° N 83.0458° W

Elevation: 192 m (630 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Detroit City Airport (DET)
  • Windsor Airport (YQG)
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
  • Selfridge Air National Guard Base (MTC)
  • Willow Run Airport (YIP)
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 Detroit

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Detroit to New York City 775 km
From Detroit to Los Angeles 3,192 km
From Detroit to Chicago 385 km
From Detroit to Houston 1,778 km
From Detroit to Phoenix 2,721 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

The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between Detroit and Tulsa.

From To Distance (kilometers)
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Houston, United States Culiacán, Mexico 1,311 km
Valencia, Venezuela Panama City, Panama 1,307 km
Lima, Peru Cochabamba, Bolivia 1,311 km
Medellín, Colombia Kingston, Jamaica 1,306 km
Cancún, Mexico Álvaro Obregón, Mexico 1,306 km
Bogotá, Colombia Piura, Peru 1,306 km
Miami, United States Nashville, United States 1,312 km
Tijuana, Mexico Colorado Springs, United States 1,306 km
Quito, Ecuador Barranquilla, Colombia 1,306 km
Chicago, United States Arlington, United States 1,312 km

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