Oklahoma City to Palmdale: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Oklahoma City from Palmdale?

The distance from Oklahoma City to Palmdale is 1165.1 miles (1875 km) as the crow flies. Palmdale is located W of Oklahoma City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1297.3 miles, taking about 22h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 51min. Both are located in United States — Oklahoma City in Oklahoma and Palmdale in California.

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 Oklahoma City and Palmdale. 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.