8 Best Weekend Getaways from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (within a 4-hour flight) (2024)

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8 Best Weekend Getaways from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (within a 4-hour flight)

Oklahoma City is a surprisingly dynamic metropolis that defies the state's stereotype. It offers a vibrant blend of history and art, and its thriving Bricktown district showcases its Wild West heritage. Step beyond the cobblestones and discover a modern city with great museums, a growing food scene, and a creative spirit.

If you're a local and looking to escape for a weekend, keep reading. With a vast array of short domestic destinations, there are also some international destinations within reach. Here are some weekend getaway ideas for locals in the Oklahoma Cityarea within a non-stop 4-hour flight. More importantly, these trips are all possible without having to request PTO (for you M-F 9-5'ers), it just depends on what you want to do at your destination.

Atlanta, Georgia (ATL) - 2 Hour Flight

Why go?

  • Brew pubs, art, nightlife, Mexican food.

What to do?

When to go?

  • Year-round

Who can fly you there?

How much will it cost to get there?

  • Airfare: $200+

Where can you stay?

Who will pick you up?

Pro Tip:

  • Walk some of the BeltLine and stop at stores, bars, and restaurants.

Chicago, Illinois (ORD, MDW) - 2 Hour Flight

Why go?

  • Food, bars, sports, rivers!

What to do?

When to go?

  • Summer

Who can fly you there?

How much will it cost to get there?

  • Airfare: $200+

Where can you stay?

Who will pick you up?

Pro Tip:

  • For bourbon enthusiasts, visit Untitled Supper Club on W Kinzie for an incredible speakeasy experience.

Seattle, Washington (SEA) - 3.5 Hour Flight

Why go?

  • Whales, Olympic National Park, Mt. Rainier National Park, North Cascades National Park, gorgeous views, intelligent individuals, good breweries.

What to do?

When to go?

  • Summer (you can't really avoid the rain but you can pray)

Who can fly you there?

How much will it cost to get there?

  • Airfare: $300+

Where can you stay?

Who will pick you up?

Pro Tip:

  • Visit the REI flagship store. Wow.

Las Vegas, Nevada (LAS) - 2.5 Hour Flight

Why go?

  • Gambling, Hoover Dam, Death Valley National Park, Valley of Fire State Park, Partying, more Gambling.

What to do?

When to go?

  • Year-Round

Who can fly you there?

How much will it cost to get there?

  • Airfare: $100+

Where can you stay?

Who will pick you up?

Denver, Colorado (DEN) - Almost 2 Hour Flight

Why go?

  • Mountains, beer, National Parks, hiking, clean city, nice people.

What to do?

When to go?

  • Year-round. Ski in the winter. Hike in the summer.

Who can fly you there?

How much will it cost to get there?

  • Airfare: $300+

Where can you stay?

Who will pick you up?

Miami, Florida (MIA, FLL) - 3 Hour Flight

Why go?

  • Beaches, outdoors activities, clubs, restaurants, culture. I just ask that you please please please venture out beyond Miami Beach.

What to do?

When to go?

  • Any time of the year, but best is October - February for perfect weather. Avoid the spring break crowd in late Feb/early March the best you can.

Who can fly you there?

How much will it cost to get there?

  • Airfare: $299

Where can you stay?

Who will pick you up?

Pro Tip:

  • Visit the following neighborhoods to step away from the "typical Miami": Wynwood, Brickell, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Midtown, Edgewater.

Washington, DC (IAD, DCA, BWI) - Almost 3 Hour Flight

Why go?

  • Museums, walking tours, great mass-transit and cherry blossoms. Fly to DCA for convenience.

What to do?

When to go?

  • Year-round (spring season for cherry blossoms)

Who can fly you there?

How much will it cost to get there?

  • Airfare: $271

Where can you stay?

Who will pick you up?

Pro Tip:

  • For avid runners, pack your running shoes and go for daily runs around the White House, Washington Monument, Lincoln and Jefferson memorials.

Los Angeles, California (LAX, BUR, SNA, LGB, SBA, ONT) - Just Over 3 Hour Flight

Why go?

  • Surfing, Hiking, Sports, City Life, Culture, Fame, Disneyland, Food.

What to do?

When to go?

  • Year-round

Who can fly you there?

How much will it cost to get there?

  • Airfare: $300+

Where can you stay?

Who will pick you up?

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FAQs

What is 4 hours away from OKC? ›

Amarillo might not be the first place you think of when you are trying to come up with a road trip idea, but it's actually only four hours from Oklahoma City!

Which place is close to Oklahoma? ›

It borders Colorado and Kansas to the north, Missouri and Arkansas to the east, Texas to the south and west, and New Mexico to the west of its Panhandle region. In its land and its people, Oklahoma is a state of contrast and of the unexpected.

Are there quick trips in Oklahoma? ›

85 QuikTrip Locations in Oklahoma.

What state is 5 hours away from Oklahoma? ›

Kansas City, Missouri

Kansas City is about a 5-hour drive from OKC. Known as the "city of fountains," KC offers a diverse array of activities at several price points.

What town do the wealthiest people live in in Oklahoma? ›

Of all places in Oklahoma with populations between 1,000 and 25,000, Nichols Hills ranks as the wealthiest.

What is the nicest part of Oklahoma to live in? ›

Located just outside Tusla, Broken Arrow is a great place to raise a family and to retire, offering both a low cost of living and affordable housing, so it's easy to see why it tops our list of best places to live in Oklahoma. It even earned a spot on Livability.com's 2023 list of Best Places to Live in the U.S.

How far apart are okc and Tulsa? ›

The shortest distance (air line) between Tulsa and Oklahoma-City is 97.66 mi (157.17 km). The shortest route between Tulsa and Oklahoma-City is 106.63 mi (171.60 km) according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. 1h 54min.

How far is Houston from OKC by plane? ›

419 miles

How many hours is Oklahoma from oregon? ›

Yes, the driving distance between Oregon to Oklahoma is 1935 miles. It takes approximately 29h 7m to drive from Oregon to Oklahoma.

How many hours is Oklahoma from michigan? ›

Yes, the driving distance between Michigan to Oklahoma is 1023 miles. It takes approximately 16h 50m to drive from Michigan to Oklahoma.

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