Oklahoma City to Salt Lake City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

861.3 miles 1386.2 km · straight line
1188.4 miles actual route 1912.6 km · driving distance
20h 13min estimated drive time
$114 - $141 estimated fuel cost
~2h 14min flight time
299° WNW bearing direction

How far is Oklahoma City from Salt Lake City?

The distance from Oklahoma City to Salt Lake City is 861.3 miles (1386.2 km) as the crow flies. Salt Lake City is located WNW of Oklahoma City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1188.4 miles, taking about 20h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 14min. Both are located in United States — Oklahoma City in Oklahoma and Salt Lake City in Utah.

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 Salt Lake City. 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 Salt Lake City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 13min $114 - $141 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 16min $95–$178* Budget
Train ~26h 17min $143–$416* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Oklahoma City & Salt Lake City

Quick Facts

Oklahoma City
35.47°N, 97.52°W
America/Chicago
366m elevation
Salt Lake City
40.76°N, 111.89°W
America/Denver
1288m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 287 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM