Mesa Verde to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Mesa Verde from Tulsa?

The distance from Mesa Verde to Tulsa is 695.6 miles (1119.5 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located E of Mesa Verde. By car, the driving distance is approximately 834.7 miles, taking about 16h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Mesa Verde 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 Mesa Verde 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.