How to travel from Denver to Tulsa, United States of America

The distance between Denver and Tulsa is around 573 miles (922km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Denver to Tulsa by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Denver (DEN) to Tulsa (TUL).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    $235
Operated by

United Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Amarillo and then to Tulsa.

  • Duration16h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $120
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Drive

Drive to Tulsa.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Distance692 miles (1,114km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Denver and Tulsa

There are several options for getting from Denver to Tulsa by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $120 and will take around 16h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $235.

The distance between Denver and Tulsa is around 573 miles (922km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 549 miles (883km)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Denver and Tulsa by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Denver to Tulsa is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx $235.

The cheapest way to travel between Denver and Tulsa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $120 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Denver and Tulsa. We recommend that you fly from Denver (DEN) to Tulsa (TUL). instead which will take 2h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Denver and Tulsa. It typically takes around 16h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Denver to Tulsa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Amarillo. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 10m.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Denver and Tulsa. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Denver and Tulsa. Flights depart from Denver (DEN) and arrive at Tulsa (TUL). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Denver and Tulsa with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.

United Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly between Denver and Tulsa. Flights depart from Denver (DEN) and and arrive into Tulsa (TUL). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.

The flight from Denver to Tulsa typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Denver (DEN) and and arrive into Tulsa (TUL).

The closest major airport to Tulsa is Tulsa International Airport (TUL) (TUL) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Tulsa. Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) (XNA) and Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) (OKC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Denver and Tulsa. The distance is around 692 miles (1,114km) by road and it will take around 10h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Denver to Tulsa is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around $235.

How do I get from Denver to Tulsa

Compare travel optionsbetween Denver and Tulsa

Transport options from Denver to Tulsa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 45m
$235
every 20 mins922km (573 miles)
Bus
16h 10m
$120
once daily1,309km (814 miles)
Drive
10h 25m
$69
on demand1,114km (692 miles)

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Airports near Tulsa

The following major airports near Tulsa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

TUL
Tulsa International Airport (TUL)
International Airport
Distance
6 miles (10km) from Tulsa
XNA
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95 miles (153km) from Tulsa
OKC
Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
104 miles (168km) from Tulsa