New York to Oklahoma City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1324.3 miles 2131.3 km · straight line
1451.2 miles actual route 2335.5 km · driving distance
27h 12min estimated drive time
$140 - $172 estimated fuel cost
~3h 10min flight time
262° W bearing direction

How far is New York from Oklahoma City?

The distance from New York to Oklahoma City is 1324.3 miles (2131.3 km) as the crow flies. Oklahoma City is located W of New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1451.2 miles, taking about 27h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 10min. Both are located in United States — New York in New York 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 York 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 York to Oklahoma City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 12min $140 - $172 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 38min $116–$218* Budget
Train ~35h 22min $174–$508* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New York & Oklahoma City

Quick Facts

New York
40.71°N, 74.01°W
America/New_York
10m 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 441 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 110 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM