Denver to Oklahoma City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

504.2 miles 811.4 km · straight line
678.8 miles actual route 1092.4 km · driving distance
11h 36min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
123° ESE bearing direction

How far is Denver from Oklahoma City?

The distance from Denver to Oklahoma City is 504.2 miles (811.4 km) as the crow flies. Oklahoma City is located ESE of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 678.8 miles, taking about 11h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Denver in Colorado 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Denver 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 Denver to Oklahoma City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 36min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 55min $54–$102* Budget
Train ~15h 5min $81–$238* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denver & Oklahoma City

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m 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 168 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM