Oklahoma City to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1386 miles 2230.6 km · straight line
1626.7 miles actual route 2617.9 km · driving distance
28h 28min estimated drive time
$157 - $193 estimated fuel cost
~3h 17min flight time
284° WNW bearing direction

How far is Oklahoma City from San Francisco?

The distance from Oklahoma City to San Francisco is 1386 miles (2230.6 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located WNW of Oklahoma City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1626.7 miles, taking about 28h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 17min. Both are located in United States — Oklahoma City in Oklahoma and San Francisco 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 Francisco. 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 Francisco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 28min $157 - $193 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 10min $130–$244* Budget
Train ~37h 0min $195–$569* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Oklahoma City & San Francisco

Quick Facts

Oklahoma City
35.47°N, 97.52°W
America/Chicago
366m elevation
San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 462 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 116 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM