Mesa to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

917.4 miles 1476.4 km · straight line
1052.7 miles actual route 1694.2 km · driving distance
18h 41min estimated drive time
$101 - $125 estimated fuel cost
~2h 21min flight time
74° ENE bearing direction

How far is Mesa from Tulsa?

The distance from Mesa to Tulsa is 917.4 miles (1476.4 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located ENE of Mesa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1052.7 miles, taking about 18h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 21min. Both are located in United States — Mesa in Arizona 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 Mesa 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 Mesa to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 41min $101 - $125 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 25min $84–$158* Budget
Train ~24h 17min $126–$368* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mesa & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m 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 306 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 76 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM