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

940.2 miles 1513.1 km · straight line
1059.7 miles actual route 1705.4 km · driving distance
18h 57min estimated drive time
$102 - $126 estimated fuel cost
~2h 23min flight time
281° W bearing direction

How far is Columbia, South Carolina from Oklahoma City?

The distance from Columbia, South Carolina to Oklahoma City is 940.2 miles (1513.1 km) as the crow flies. Oklahoma City is located W of Columbia, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1059.7 miles, taking about 18h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, 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 Columbia, 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 Columbia, South Carolina to Oklahoma City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 57min $102 - $126 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 44min $85–$159* Budget
Train ~24h 38min $127–$371* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, South Carolina & Oklahoma City

Quick Facts

Columbia, South Carolina
34.00°N, 81.03°W
America/New_York
89m 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