New River Gorge to Oklahoma City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

925.9 miles 1490.1 km · straight line
1059.6 miles actual route 1705.3 km · driving distance
19h 40min estimated drive time
$102 - $126 estimated fuel cost
~2h 22min flight time
264° W bearing direction

How far is New River Gorge from Oklahoma City?

The distance from New River Gorge to Oklahoma City is 925.9 miles (1490.1 km) as the crow flies. Oklahoma City is located W of New River Gorge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1059.6 miles, taking about 19h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 22min. Both are located in United States — New River Gorge in West Virginia 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 New River Gorge 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 River Gorge to Oklahoma City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 40min $102 - $126 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 36min $85–$159* Budget
Train ~25h 34min $127–$371* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New River Gorge & Oklahoma City

Quick Facts

New River Gorge
38.07°N, 81.08°W
America/New_York
300m 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 309 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 77 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM