Western Oklahoma can usually be defined as all territory west of Interstate 35, and west of Oklahoma City.
It is usually broken up into two primary regions: Northwestern Oklahoma and Southwestern Oklahoma.
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Coordinates: 35°30′N 99°00′W / 35.5°N 99.0°W / 35.5; -99.0
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