Long Beach, California to Oklahoma City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1179.4 miles 1898 km · straight line
1343.5 miles actual route 2162.1 km · driving distance
23h 13min estimated drive time
$129 - $159 estimated fuel cost
~2h 52min flight time
78° ENE bearing direction

How far is Long Beach, California from Oklahoma City?

The distance from Long Beach, California to Oklahoma City is 1179.4 miles (1898 km) as the crow flies. Oklahoma City is located ENE of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1343.5 miles, taking about 23h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 52min. Both are located in United States — Long Beach, 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 Long Beach, 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 Long Beach, California to Oklahoma City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 13min $129 - $159 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 52min $107–$202* Budget
Train ~30h 11min $161–$470* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Beach, California & Oklahoma City

Quick Facts

Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m 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 393 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 98 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM