Grand Junction to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

715.4 miles 1151.4 km · straight line
858.5 miles estimated 1381.7 km · driving distance
17h 16min estimated drive time
$83 - $102 estimated fuel cost
~1h 56min flight time
102° ESE bearing direction

How far is Grand Junction from Tulsa?

The distance from Grand Junction to Tulsa is 715.4 miles (1151.4 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located ESE of Grand Junction. By car, the driving distance is approximately 858.5 miles, taking about 17h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Grand Junction 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. 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 Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 16min $83 - $102 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 43min $69–$129* Budget
Train ~22h 27min $103–$300* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Junction & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Grand Junction
39.06°N, 108.55°W
America/Denver
1400m 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 238 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients