Telluride to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

662.9 miles 1066.8 km · straight line
795.5 miles estimated 1280.2 km · driving distance
16h 0min estimated drive time
$77 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
97° E bearing direction

How far is Telluride from Tulsa?

The distance from Telluride to Tulsa is 662.9 miles (1066.8 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located E of Telluride. By car, the driving distance is approximately 795.5 miles, taking about 16h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Telluride 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 Telluride 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 Telluride to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 0min $77 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 12min $64–$119* Budget
Train ~20h 48min $95–$278* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Telluride & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Telluride
37.94°N, 107.81°W
America/Denver
2667m 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 221 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients