Charlotte to Oklahoma City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

938.7 miles 1510.7 km · straight line
1085.7 miles actual route 1747.2 km · driving distance
19h 45min estimated drive time
$104 - $129 estimated fuel cost
~2h 23min flight time
276° W bearing direction

How far is Charlotte from Oklahoma City?

The distance from Charlotte to Oklahoma City is 938.7 miles (1510.7 km) as the crow flies. Oklahoma City is located W of Charlotte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1085.7 miles, taking about 19h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in United States — Charlotte in North 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Oklahoma City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 45min $104 - $129 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 42min $87–$163* Budget
Train ~25h 41min $130–$380* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charlotte & Oklahoma City

Quick Facts

Charlotte
35.23°N, 80.84°W
America/New_York
229m 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 313 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM