Cancun to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1173.3 miles 1888.3 km · straight line
2148.1 miles actual route 3457 km · driving distance
42h 15min estimated drive time
MXN 4944 - MXN 6084 estimated fuel cost
~2h 52min flight time
334° NNW bearing direction

How far is Cancun from Tulsa?

The distance from Cancun to Tulsa is 1173.3 miles (1888.3 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located NNW of Cancun. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2148.1 miles, taking about 42h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 52min. Cancun is in Mexico, while Tulsa is in Oklahoma, United States.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cancun and Tulsa. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Cancun to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 42h 15min MXN 4944 - MXN 6084 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~50h 42min $172–$322* Budget
Train ~54h 56min $258–$752* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cancun & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Cancun
21.16°N, 86.85°W
America/Cancun
10m 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 391 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 98 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM