Oklahoma City to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1336.1 miles 2150.3 km · straight line
1620.9 miles actual route 2608.6 km · driving distance
28h 27min estimated drive time
$156 - $192 estimated fuel cost
~3h 11min flight time
286° WNW bearing direction

How far is Oklahoma City from Sacramento?

The distance from Oklahoma City to Sacramento is 1336.1 miles (2150.3 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located WNW of Oklahoma City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1620.9 miles, taking about 28h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 11min. Both are located in United States — Oklahoma City in Oklahoma and Sacramento 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 Sacramento. 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 Sacramento

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 27min $156 - $192 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 8min $130–$243* Budget
Train ~36h 59min $195–$567* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Oklahoma City & Sacramento

Quick Facts

Oklahoma City
35.47°N, 97.52°W
America/Chicago
366m elevation
Sacramento
38.58°N, 121.49°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 445 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 111 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM