Detroit to Oklahoma City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

909.4 miles 1463.5 km · straight line
1019.1 miles actual route 1640.1 km · driving distance
18h 53min estimated drive time
$98 - $121 estimated fuel cost
~2h 20min flight time
243° WSW bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Oklahoma City?

The distance from Detroit to Oklahoma City is 909.4 miles (1463.5 km) as the crow flies. Oklahoma City is located WSW of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1019.1 miles, taking about 18h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 20min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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 Detroit 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 Detroit to Oklahoma City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 53min $98 - $121 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 40min $82–$153* Budget
Train ~24h 33min $122–$357* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Oklahoma City

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m 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 303 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 76 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM