Big Sur to Oklahoma City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1357.7 miles 2185 km · straight line
1554.7 miles actual route 2502.1 km · driving distance
27h 44min estimated drive time
$150 - $184 estimated fuel cost
~3h 14min flight time
85° E bearing direction

How far is Big Sur from Oklahoma City?

The distance from Big Sur to Oklahoma City is 1357.7 miles (2185 km) as the crow flies. Oklahoma City is located E of Big Sur. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1554.7 miles, taking about 27h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 14min. Both are located in United States — Big Sur in California 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. 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 Big Sur 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 Big Sur to Oklahoma City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 44min $150 - $184 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 17min $124–$233* Budget
Train ~36h 3min $187–$544* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Big Sur & Oklahoma City

Quick Facts

Big Sur
36.27°N, 121.81°W
America/Los_Angeles
152m 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 453 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 113 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM