Baton Rouge to Oklahoma City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

504.5 miles 811.9 km · straight line
629.1 miles actual route 1012.5 km · driving distance
11h 10min estimated drive time
$61 - $75 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
315° NW bearing direction

How far is Baton Rouge from Oklahoma City?

The distance from Baton Rouge to Oklahoma City is 504.5 miles (811.9 km) as the crow flies. Oklahoma City is located NW of Baton Rouge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 629.1 miles, taking about 11h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Baton Rouge in Louisiana and Oklahoma City 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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Baton Rouge and Oklahoma City. 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 Baton Rouge to Oklahoma City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 10min $61 - $75 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 24min $50–$94* Budget
Train ~14h 31min $75–$220* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baton Rouge & Oklahoma City

Quick Facts

Baton Rouge
30.45°N, 91.19°W
America/Chicago
17m elevation
Oklahoma City
35.47°N, 97.52°W
America/Chicago
366m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 168 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM