Great Sand Dunes to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

541.6 miles 871.7 km · straight line
650 miles estimated 1046 km · driving distance
13h 5min estimated drive time
$63 - $77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
99° E bearing direction

How far is Great Sand Dunes from Tulsa?

The distance from Great Sand Dunes to Tulsa is 541.6 miles (871.7 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located E of Great Sand Dunes. By car, the driving distance is approximately 650 miles, taking about 13h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Great Sand Dunes 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 Great Sand Dunes 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 Great Sand Dunes to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 5min $63 - $77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 42min $52–$98* Budget
Train ~17h 1min $78–$227* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Sand Dunes & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Great Sand Dunes
37.79°N, 105.59°W
America/Denver
2400m elevation
Tulsa
36.15°N, 95.99°W
America/Chicago
226m elevation
Explore more routes from Tulsa

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 181 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients