Iowa City to Oklahoma City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

536.1 miles 862.7 km · straight line
658 miles actual route 1059 km · driving distance
11h 38min estimated drive time
$63 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
219° SW bearing direction

How far is Iowa City from Oklahoma City?

The distance from Iowa City to Oklahoma City is 536.1 miles (862.7 km) as the crow flies. Oklahoma City is located SW of Iowa City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 658 miles, taking about 11h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Iowa City in Iowa 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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 38min $63 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 58min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~15h 7min $79–$230* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Iowa City & Oklahoma City

Quick Facts

Iowa City
41.66°N, 91.53°W
America/Chicago
204m 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 179 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM