Gainesville, Florida to Oklahoma City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

970.2 miles 1561.4 km · straight line
1112.1 miles actual route 1789.7 km · driving distance
20h 47min estimated drive time
$107 - $132 estimated fuel cost
~2h 27min flight time
298° WNW bearing direction

How far is Gainesville, Florida from Oklahoma City?

The distance from Gainesville, Florida to Oklahoma City is 970.2 miles (1561.4 km) as the crow flies. Oklahoma City is located WNW of Gainesville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1112.1 miles, taking about 20h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 27min. Both are located in United States — Gainesville, Florida in Florida 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 Gainesville, Florida 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 Gainesville, Florida to Oklahoma City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 47min $107 - $132 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 56min $89–$167* Budget
Train ~27h 1min $133–$389* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gainesville, Florida & Oklahoma City

Quick Facts

Gainesville, Florida
29.65°N, 82.32°W
America/New_York
50m 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 323 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 81 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM