Nashville to Oklahoma City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

603 miles 970.5 km · straight line
678.5 miles actual route 1092 km · driving distance
11h 53min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
269° W bearing direction

How far is Nashville from Oklahoma City?

The distance from Nashville to Oklahoma City is 603 miles (970.5 km) as the crow flies. Oklahoma City is located W of Nashville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 678.5 miles, taking about 11h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Nashville in Tennessee 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Nashville 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 Nashville to Oklahoma City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 53min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 16min $54–$102* Budget
Train ~15h 27min $81–$237* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Nashville & Oklahoma City

Quick Facts

Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m 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 201 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM