Grand Canyon to Oklahoma City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

818.5 miles 1317.3 km · straight line
951.7 miles actual route 1531.6 km · driving distance
16h 31min estimated drive time
$92 - $113 estimated fuel cost
~2h 9min flight time
89° E bearing direction

How far is Grand Canyon from Oklahoma City?

The distance from Grand Canyon to Oklahoma City is 818.5 miles (1317.3 km) as the crow flies. Oklahoma City is located E of Grand Canyon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 951.7 miles, taking about 16h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in United States — Grand Canyon in Arizona 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. 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 Grand Canyon 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 Grand Canyon to Oklahoma City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 31min $92 - $113 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 49min $76–$143* Budget
Train ~21h 28min $114–$333* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Canyon & Oklahoma City

Quick Facts

Grand Canyon
36.11°N, 112.11°W
America/Phoenix
2100m 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 273 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM