Oakland to Oklahoma City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1377.9 miles 2217.5 km · straight line
1615.6 miles actual route 2600 km · driving distance
28h 15min estimated drive time
$155 - $191 estimated fuel cost
~3h 16min flight time
89° E bearing direction

How far is Oakland from Oklahoma City?

The distance from Oakland to Oklahoma City is 1377.9 miles (2217.5 km) as the crow flies. Oklahoma City is located E of Oakland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1615.6 miles, taking about 28h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 16min. Both are located in United States — Oakland 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 Oakland 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 Oakland to Oklahoma City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 15min $155 - $191 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 54min $129–$242* Budget
Train ~36h 44min $194–$565* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Oakland & Oklahoma City

Quick Facts

Oakland
37.80°N, 122.27°W
America/Los_Angeles
13m 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 459 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 115 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM