MOVING TO OKC To ensure continued growth and ease of travel, local and state officials are constantly improving the city’s transportation infrastructure. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s eight-year construction plan includes major metro-area projects, and in 2018, Oklahoma City launched its largest-ever street investment program. In 2017, voters approved $1.2 billion in bonds and sales tax funds to improve streets, bridges, and drainage systems, while also expanding bike lanes, sidewalks, and public transit options.
Oklahoma City's central location—equidistant from both coasts and at the crossroads of three major interstate highways—makes it a transportation hub, offering easy access to anywhere in the U.S. Whether by plane, train, or automobile, getting around is simple. As the Modern Frontier of the Southwest, Oklahoma City blends diverse cultural influences to create a truly exceptional place to live and visit. Learn more at ABetterLifeOKC.com/GetAround. TRAVELING BY CAR Oklahoma City is at the heart of the nation’s transportation network, where two major highways—Interstate 40 (connecting Los Angeles to Raleigh) and Interstate 35 (stretching from Mexico to Canada)—meet in downtown. This prime location, combined with nearly 13,000 miles of city streets, earns Oklahoma City its reputation as the crossroads of America, while also making it incredibly easy to navigate. One of the many benefits of living in Oklahoma City is the lack of traffic congestion. On average, residents spend just 23 minutes commuting one way to work, well below the national average of 27 minutes. The city’s grid system, along with its well-connected network of interstates and free-flowing streets, makes getting around simple and efficient.
TRAVELING BY AIR The Will Rogers International Airport serves as the primary aviation hub for Greater Oklahoma City, offering connections to cities across the nation. Seven major carriers—Alaska, Allegiant, American, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, and United—ensure passengers can easily reach their destinations. With over two million passengers annually, Will Rogers International Airport is a busy gateway that recently completed an $89 million renovation and expansion. The upgrades include seven new gates, streamlined security, a public observation gallery, expanded shopping and dining options, and space for future international services.
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