New Orleans to Oklahoma City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

576.4 miles 927.6 km · straight line
708.7 miles actual route 1140.5 km · driving distance
12h 43min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
313° NW bearing direction

How far is New Orleans from Oklahoma City?

The distance from New Orleans to Oklahoma City is 576.4 miles (927.6 km) as the crow flies. Oklahoma City is located NW of New Orleans. By car, the driving distance is approximately 708.7 miles, taking about 12h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — New Orleans in Louisiana 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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Oklahoma City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 43min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 16min $57–$106* Budget
Train ~16h 32min $85–$248* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New Orleans & Oklahoma City

Quick Facts

New Orleans
29.95°N, 90.07°W
America/Chicago
1m 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 192 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM