Lancaster, California to Oklahoma City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1165 miles 1874.9 km · straight line
1311.5 miles actual route 2110.6 km · driving distance
22h 36min estimated drive time
$126 - $155 estimated fuel cost
~2h 51min flight time
81° E bearing direction

How far is Lancaster, California from Oklahoma City?

The distance from Lancaster, California to Oklahoma City is 1165 miles (1874.9 km) as the crow flies. Oklahoma City is located E of Lancaster, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1311.5 miles, taking about 22h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 51min. Both are located in United States — Lancaster, California in California 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 Lancaster, California 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 Lancaster, California to Oklahoma City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 36min $126 - $155 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 7min $105–$197* Budget
Train ~29h 23min $157–$459* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lancaster, California & Oklahoma City

Quick Facts

Lancaster, California
34.70°N, 118.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
719m 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 388 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 97 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM