Driving Time from Independence to Tulsa
Driving from Independence to Tulsa is about 269 mi and takes roughly 4 hr 49 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Independence and Tulsa are about 221 mi (355 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 269 mi (433 km), a drive of about 4 hr 49 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 54 min.
| Straight-line distance | 221 mi / 355 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 269 mi / 433 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 4 hr 49 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 54 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $34 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 37.625, -95.220 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Independence to Tulsa is about 221 mi (355 km) in a straight line, and roughly 269 mi (433 km) by road.