Oklahoma City to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

840.2 miles 1352.2 km · straight line
959.7 miles actual route 1544.5 km · driving distance
17h 6min estimated drive time
$92 - $114 estimated fuel cost
~2h 11min flight time
265° W bearing direction

How far is Oklahoma City from Phoenix?

The distance from Oklahoma City to Phoenix is 840.2 miles (1352.2 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located W of Oklahoma City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 959.7 miles, taking about 17h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Both are located in United States — Oklahoma City in Oklahoma and Phoenix in Arizona.

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 Phoenix. 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 Oklahoma City to Phoenix

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 6min $92 - $114 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 31min $77–$144* Budget
Train ~22h 14min $115–$336* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Oklahoma City & Phoenix

Quick Facts

Oklahoma City
35.47°N, 97.52°W
America/Chicago
366m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 280 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM