Drive time to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)

Tulsa International Airport (TUL / KTUL) is a large airport serving Tulsa, Oklahoma. It sits 677 feet above sea level and has 3 runways, the longest 10,000 feet. The largest population centre nearby is Tulsa, OK — the airport lies about 6.6 miles north-east of it in a straight line.

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before departure
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before departure

From nearby cities

Driving to TUL from cities near Tulsa

The 10 largest population centres within 90 miles of TUL. Distances below are straight-line; the road route is always longer. Select a city to calculate its real driving time and distance to the airport.

Straight-line distance from each city to Tulsa International Airport
CityStraight line Airport lies
Owasso, OK 5.1 mi south Get drive time →
Tulsa, OK 6.6 mi north-east Get drive time →
Broken Arrow, OK 11 mi north-west Get drive time →
Bixby, OK 18 mi north Get drive time →
Sapulpa, OK 18 mi north-east Get drive time →
Bartlesville, OK 38 mi south Get drive time →
Muskogee, OK 46 mi north-west Get drive time →
Stillwater, OK 66 mi east Get drive time →
Independence, KS 72 mi south Get drive time →
Ponca City, OK 75 mi south-east Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near TUL

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

TUL at a glance

IATA code
TUL
ICAO code
KTUL
Serving
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Elevation
677 ft
Runways
3
Longest runway
10,000 ft
Coordinates
36.1971, -95.8862
Classification
Large airport
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from TUL

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from TUL, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a large airport like TUL, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

Same state

Other airports in Oklahoma

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FAQ

Questions about driving to TUL

How long does it take to drive to TUL?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to Tulsa International Airport, plus the option to start from any of the 10 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for Tulsa?

Tulsa International Airport uses the IATA code TUL and the ICAO code KTUL. It is classified as a large airport and sits at 677 feet above sea level.

How far is TUL from Tulsa?

Tulsa, OK is about 6.6 miles from TUL in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with Tulsa as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near TUL?

Within 200 miles: SWO (67 mi), XNA (88 mi), JLN (101 mi), FSM (104 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from TUL?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to TUL. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.