Los Angeles to Oklahoma City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Los Angeles from Oklahoma City?

The distance from Los Angeles to Oklahoma City is 1178.4 miles (1896.5 km) as the crow flies. Oklahoma City is located E of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1329 miles, taking about 22h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 52min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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.