Houston to Oklahoma City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

413.6 miles 665.6 km · straight line
443.9 miles actual route 714.4 km · driving distance
7h 50min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
343° NNW bearing direction

How far is Houston from Oklahoma City?

The distance from Houston to Oklahoma City is 413.6 miles (665.6 km) as the crow flies. Oklahoma City is located NNW of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 443.9 miles, taking about 7h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas and Oklahoma City in Oklahoma.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 50min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 24min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~7h 27min $53–$155* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Oklahoma City

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 138 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM