How much does it cost to commute in Oklahoma City?
In the Oklahoma City metro area, households spend about 46.0% of income on the combined cost of housing and transportation, with transportation alone accounting for roughly 22.0% of income — about $15,208 per year for a typical household. (Source: CNT Housing + Transportation Affordability Index, area-median-income household.)
Driving downtown means paying about $12.74 a day to park (median of 12 sampled garages). The region has 11 priced toll facilities, with rates from $0.75 to $8.40. On a simple daily round-trip basis from the data here, the lowest-cost option is driving and parking at about $14.24 per day.
Cost by mode in Oklahoma City
Daily round-trip cost, lowest first. All figures.
| Mode | Daily round trip | How it's priced |
|---|---|---|
| Drive (park + toll)Cheapest | $14.24 | downtown parking $12.74/day + 2 x lowest priced toll ($0.75) |
Toll roads near Oklahoma City
11 priced toll facilities, rates from $0.75 to $8.40.
| Facility | Operator | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Nation Turnpike | OTA | $8.40 |
| H.E. Bailey Turnpike | Oklahoma Turnpike Authority | $6.50 |
| Oklahoma Turnpike - Turner (OKC-Tulsa) | Oklahoma Turnpike Authority | $6.00 |
| John Kilpatrick Turnpike | OTA | $4.60 |
| Oklahoma Turnpike - Will Rogers | Oklahoma Turnpike Authority | $4.50 |
| Cimarron Turnpike | OTA | $3.80 |
| Muskogee Turnpike | OTA | $3.80 |
| Creek Turnpike | OTA | $3.46 |
Downtown parking
Housing + Transportation affordability
The widely cited affordability benchmark is 45% for housing + transportation combined. Source: CNT H+T Index (AMI household). Typical household drives 18,883 miles/yr.
The numbers above are metro-wide medians. Enter your real origin and destination to compare drive, transit, park-and-ride, bike, and Uber by actual dollars — gas, tolls, parking, and fares included.
Frequently asked questions
How much is daily parking in downtown Oklahoma City?
Downtown Oklahoma City parking costs about $12.74 per day, or $67.05 per month for a reserved spot, based on 12 sampled garages.
What are the toll roads near Oklahoma City and what do they cost?
The Oklahoma City region has 11 priced toll facilities. The highest-rate facility is Indian Nation Turnpike (OTA) at $8.40. Rates across the region run from $0.75 to $8.40.
What share of income goes to housing and transportation in Oklahoma City?
In the Oklahoma City metro, a typical household spends about 46.0% of income on housing and transportation combined, with 22.0% on transportation alone — roughly $15,208 per year. The widely cited affordability benchmark is 45% for H+T combined.