Brighton, Colorado to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

547.9 miles 881.8 km · straight line
657.5 miles estimated 1058.2 km · driving distance
13h 14min estimated drive time
$63 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
116° ESE bearing direction

How far is Brighton, Colorado from Tulsa?

The distance from Brighton, Colorado to Tulsa is 547.9 miles (881.8 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located ESE of Brighton, Colorado. By car, the driving distance is approximately 657.5 miles, taking about 13h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Brighton, Colorado in Colorado and Tulsa in Oklahoma.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Brighton, Colorado and Tulsa. 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 Brighton, Colorado to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 14min $63 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 53min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~17h 12min $79–$230* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brighton, Colorado & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Brighton, Colorado
39.99°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1519m elevation
Tulsa
36.15°N, 95.99°W
America/Chicago
226m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 183 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients