Charleston, South Carolina to Oklahoma City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1021.5 miles 1643.9 km · straight line
1148.2 miles actual route 1847.8 km · driving distance
20h 53min estimated drive time
$110 - $136 estimated fuel cost
~2h 33min flight time
285° WNW bearing direction

How far is Charleston, South Carolina from Oklahoma City?

The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Oklahoma City is 1021.5 miles (1643.9 km) as the crow flies. Oklahoma City is located WNW of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1148.2 miles, taking about 20h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 33min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina 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. 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 Charleston, South Carolina 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 Charleston, South Carolina to Oklahoma City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 53min $110 - $136 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 4min $92–$172* Budget
Train ~27h 9min $138–$402* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, South Carolina & Oklahoma City

Quick Facts

Charleston, South Carolina
32.78°N, 79.93°W
America/New_York
6m 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 341 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 85 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM