Lexington, Kentucky to Oklahoma City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

741.3 miles 1193 km · straight line
835.6 miles actual route 1344.7 km · driving distance
15h 9min estimated drive time
$80 - $99 estimated fuel cost
~1h 59min flight time
260° W bearing direction

How far is Lexington, Kentucky from Oklahoma City?

The distance from Lexington, Kentucky to Oklahoma City is 741.3 miles (1193 km) as the crow flies. Oklahoma City is located W of Lexington, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 835.6 miles, taking about 15h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — Lexington, Kentucky in Kentucky 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 Lexington, Kentucky 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 Lexington, Kentucky to Oklahoma City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 9min $80 - $99 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 11min $67–$125* Budget
Train ~19h 42min $100–$292* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lexington, Kentucky & Oklahoma City

Quick Facts

Lexington, Kentucky
38.04°N, 84.50°W
America/New_York
298m 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 247 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM