Oklahoma City to San Diego: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1138 miles 1831.5 km · straight line
1350.9 miles actual route 2174 km · driving distance
23h 32min estimated drive time
$130 - $160 estimated fuel cost
~2h 47min flight time
266° W bearing direction

How far is Oklahoma City from San Diego?

The distance from Oklahoma City to San Diego is 1138 miles (1831.5 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located W of Oklahoma City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1350.9 miles, taking about 23h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 47min. Both are located in United States — Oklahoma City in Oklahoma and San Diego 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 San Diego. 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 San Diego

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 32min $130 - $160 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 14min $108–$203* Budget
Train ~30h 36min $162–$473* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Oklahoma City & San Diego

Quick Facts

Oklahoma City
35.47°N, 97.52°W
America/Chicago
366m elevation
San Diego
32.72°N, 117.16°W
America/Los_Angeles
20m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 379 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 95 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM