How to travel from Tulsa to Jefferson City, United States of America

The distance between Tulsa and Jefferson City is around 315 miles (508km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Tulsa to Jefferson City by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Tulsa (TUL) to Columbia (COU).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    $1,025
Operated by

American Airlines

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Drive

Drive to Jefferson City.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance315 miles (508km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tulsa and Jefferson City

There are several options for getting from Tulsa to Jefferson City by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around $685 and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $1,025.

The distance between Tulsa and Jefferson City is around 315 miles (508km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 268 miles (432km)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Tulsa and Jefferson City by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tulsa to Jefferson City is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx $1,025.

The cheapest way to travel between Tulsa and Jefferson City, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around $685 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tulsa and Jefferson City. We recommend that you fly from Tulsa (TUL) to Columbia (COU). instead which will take 3h 35m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tulsa and Jefferson City. We recommend that you fly from Tulsa (TUL) to Columbia (COU). instead which will take 3h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Tulsa and Jefferson City. Flights depart from Tulsa (TUL) and arrive at Columbia (COU) - via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Tulsa to Jefferson City. There is however a flight that goes via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). This services will take at least 3h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Tulsa to Jefferson City typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Tulsa (TUL) and and arrive into Columbia (COU).

The closest major airport to Jefferson City is Columbia Regional Airport (COU) (COU) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Jefferson City. St. Louis International Airport (STL) (STL) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) (MCI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Tulsa and Jefferson City. The distance is around 315 miles (508km) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tulsa to Jefferson City is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around $1,025.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tulsa and Jefferson City

Transport options from Tulsa to Jefferson City
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 35m
$1,025
on demand1,216km (756 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 40m
$685
every 4 hours1,302km (809 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
$32
on demand508km (315 miles)

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Airports near Jefferson City

The following major airports near Jefferson City offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

COU
Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
17 miles (27km) from Jefferson City
STL
St. Louis International Airport (STL)
International Airport
Distance
97 miles (157km) from Jefferson City
MCI
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
International Airport
Distance
146 miles (234km) from Jefferson City