How long is the commute from Tulsa, OK?
Workers who live in Tulsa, OK take an average of 18.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
11.5% work from home.
8.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.9 minutes (±0.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 11.5%
- Households without a car
- 8.3%
How people in Tulsa get to work
| Means of transportation | Tulsa | Tulsa County | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.1% (±0.7 points) | 76.0% | 77.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.3% (±0.4 points) | 9.4% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.1 points) | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±0.2 points) | 1.3% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±0.2 points) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.5% (±0.5 points) | 11.5% | 9.4% | 15.1% |
In Tulsa, the average commute is lower than in Tulsa County (20.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Oklahoma (22.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Tulsa, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Tulsa County (0.3%).
It is also higher than in Oklahoma (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Tulsa County, Tulsa ranks 12 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 468 of 578.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Tulsa
| Vehicles available | Tulsa | Tulsa County | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.3% (±0.4 points) | 6.3% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.2% (±0.6 points) | 35.5% | 32.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.1% (±0.7 points) | 38.4% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.3% (±0.5 points) | 19.8% | 24.1% | 21.9% |
In Tulsa, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Tulsa County (6.3%).
It is also higher than in Oklahoma (5.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Tulsa
| Tulsa | Tulsa County | Oklahoma | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.5% (±0.5 points) | 11.5% (±0.4 points) | 9.4% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.3% (±0.4 points) | 96.0% (±0.3 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.7% (±0.5 points) | 91.4% (±0.3 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Tulsa, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Tulsa County (91.4%).
It is also higher than in Oklahoma (88.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Tulsa
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | — | 18.9 minutes (±0.3) | — |
| Catoosa | 8.2 mi | 20.1 minutes (±1.1) | Higher |
| Turley | 9.0 mi | 24.6 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Broken Arrow | 9.3 mi | 21.9 minutes (±0.5) | Higher |
| Oakhurst | 9.5 mi | 21.4 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Jenks | 9.8 mi | 20.5 minutes (±0.8) | Higher |
| Owasso | 12 mi | 21.7 minutes (±1.0) | Higher |
| Fair Oaks | 12 mi | 22.0 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Bixby | 13 mi | 24.2 minutes (±1.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Catoosa, OK (20.1 minutes), Turley, OK (24.6 minutes), Broken Arrow, OK (21.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Tulsa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Collinsville | 24.0 minutes (±1.9) |
| 7 | Broken Arrow | 21.9 minutes (±0.5) |
| 8 | Owasso | 21.7 minutes (±1.0) |
| 9 | Oakhurst | 21.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 10 (tie) | Jenks | 20.5 minutes (±0.8) |
| 10 (tie) | Sand Springs | 20.5 minutes (±0.9) |
| 12 | Tulsa | 18.9 minutes (±0.3) |
Showing 7 of 12 places in Tulsa County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Tulsa
How long is the average commute in Tulsa?
Workers who live in Tulsa, OK take an average of 18.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Tulsa without a car?
8.3% of households in Tulsa have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Tulsa?
11.5% (±0.5 points) of workers who live in Tulsa worked from home, and 89.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tulsa city, Oklahoma
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tulsa city, Oklahoma
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tulsa city, Oklahoma
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Tulsa city, Oklahoma (place:75000, in state:40).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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