Bixby to Great Sand Dunes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

551.5 miles 887.6 km · straight line
661.8 miles estimated 1065.1 km · driving distance
13h 19min estimated drive time
$64 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
286° WNW bearing direction

How far is Bixby from Great Sand Dunes?

The distance from Bixby to Great Sand Dunes is 551.5 miles (887.6 km) as the crow flies. Great Sand Dunes is located WNW of Bixby. By car, the driving distance is approximately 661.8 miles, taking about 13h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Bixby in Oklahoma and Great Sand Dunes in Colorado.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bixby and Great Sand Dunes. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bixby to Great Sand Dunes

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 19min $64 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 59min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~17h 19min $79–$232* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bixby & Great Sand Dunes

Quick Facts

Bixby
35.94°N, 95.88°W
America/Chicago
183m elevation
Great Sand Dunes
37.79°N, 105.59°W
America/Denver
2400m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 184 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients