Columbus, Ohio to Oklahoma City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Oklahoma City?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Oklahoma City is 850.8 miles (1369.2 km) as the crow flies. Oklahoma City is located WSW of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 916.3 miles, taking about 16h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio 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.