Flight Time from Independence to Tulsa
The flight from Independence to Tulsa covers about 221 mi and takes roughly 54 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
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.