Oklahoma City to Sun City West: Road Trip Guide & Distance

851.8 miles 1370.9 km · straight line
1001.9 miles actual route 1612.4 km · driving distance
17h 12min estimated drive time
$96 - $119 estimated fuel cost
~2h 13min flight time
266° W bearing direction

How far is Oklahoma City from Sun City West?

The distance from Oklahoma City to Sun City West is 851.8 miles (1370.9 km) as the crow flies. Sun City West is located W of Oklahoma City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1001.9 miles, taking about 17h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in United States — Oklahoma City in Oklahoma and Sun City West in Arizona.

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 Sun City West. 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 Sun City West

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 12min $96 - $119 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 38min $80–$150* Budget
Train ~22h 22min $120–$351* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Oklahoma City & Sun City West

Quick Facts

Oklahoma City
35.47°N, 97.52°W
America/Chicago
366m elevation
Sun City West
33.66°N, 112.34°W
America/Phoenix
376m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 284 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM