Oklahoma City to Tampa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1024.5 miles 1648.8 km · straight line
1235.7 miles actual route 1988.6 km · driving distance
23h 0min estimated drive time
$119 - $146 estimated fuel cost
~2h 34min flight time
116° ESE bearing direction

How far is Oklahoma City from Tampa?

The distance from Oklahoma City to Tampa is 1024.5 miles (1648.8 km) as the crow flies. Tampa is located ESE of Oklahoma City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1235.7 miles, taking about 23h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 34min. Both are located in United States — Oklahoma City in Oklahoma and Tampa in Florida.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Tampa. 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 Tampa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 0min $119 - $146 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 36min $99–$185* Budget
Train ~29h 54min $148–$432* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Oklahoma City & Tampa

Quick Facts

Oklahoma City
35.47°N, 97.52°W
America/Chicago
366m elevation
Tampa
27.95°N, 82.46°W
America/New_York
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 342 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 85 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM