Tulsa to Tusayan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

899.9 miles 1448.2 km · straight line
1079.8 miles estimated 1737.8 km · driving distance
21h 43min estimated drive time
$104 - $128 estimated fuel cost
~2h 19min flight time
274° W bearing direction

How far is Tulsa from Tusayan?

The distance from Tulsa to Tusayan is 899.9 miles (1448.2 km) as the crow flies. Tusayan is located W of Tulsa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1079.8 miles, taking about 21h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 19min. Both are located in United States — Tulsa in Oklahoma and Tusayan in Arizona.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Tulsa and Tusayan. 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 Tulsa to Tusayan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 43min $104 - $128 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 4min $86–$162* Budget
Train ~28h 14min $130–$378* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Tulsa & Tusayan

Quick Facts

Tulsa
36.15°N, 95.99°W
America/Chicago
226m elevation
Tusayan
35.97°N, 112.12°W
America/Phoenix
1965m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 300 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 75 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients