Oklahoma City to Roanoke: Road Trip Guide & Distance

984.3 miles 1584 km · straight line
1116.5 miles actual route 1796.9 km · driving distance
19h 53min estimated drive time
$107 - $132 estimated fuel cost
~2h 29min flight time
78° ENE bearing direction

How far is Oklahoma City from Roanoke?

The distance from Oklahoma City to Roanoke is 984.3 miles (1584 km) as the crow flies. Roanoke is located ENE of Oklahoma City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1116.5 miles, taking about 19h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 29min. Both are located in United States — Oklahoma City in Oklahoma and Roanoke in Virginia.

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 Roanoke. 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 Roanoke

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 53min $107 - $132 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 52min $89–$167* Budget
Train ~25h 51min $134–$391* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Oklahoma City & Roanoke

Quick Facts

Oklahoma City
35.47°N, 97.52°W
America/Chicago
366m elevation
Roanoke
37.27°N, 79.94°W
America/New_York
285m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 328 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM