Oklahoma City to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1058.8 miles 1704 km · straight line
1222.9 miles actual route 1968.1 km · driving distance
22h 4min estimated drive time
$118 - $145 estimated fuel cost
~2h 38min flight time
83° E bearing direction

How far is Oklahoma City from Raleigh?

The distance from Oklahoma City to Raleigh is 1058.8 miles (1704 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located E of Oklahoma City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1222.9 miles, taking about 22h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 38min. Both are located in United States — Oklahoma City in Oklahoma and Raleigh in North Carolina.

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 Oklahoma City and Raleigh. 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 Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 4min $118 - $145 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 29min $98–$183* Budget
Train ~28h 41min $147–$428* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Oklahoma City & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Oklahoma City
35.47°N, 97.52°W
America/Chicago
366m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 353 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 88 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM