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

1197.8 miles 1927.6 km · straight line
1318.5 miles actual route 2121.9 km · driving distance
24h 30min estimated drive time
$127 - $156 estimated fuel cost
~2h 55min flight time
261° W bearing direction

How far is Lancaster, Pennsylvania from Oklahoma City?

The distance from Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Oklahoma City is 1197.8 miles (1927.6 km) as the crow flies. Oklahoma City is located W of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1318.5 miles, taking about 24h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 55min. Both are located in United States — Lancaster, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania 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 Lancaster, Pennsylvania 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, Pennsylvania to Oklahoma City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 30min $127 - $156 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 24min $105–$198* Budget
Train ~31h 51min $158–$461* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lancaster, Pennsylvania & Oklahoma City

Quick Facts

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
40.04°N, 76.31°W
America/New_York
119m 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 399 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 100 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM