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Information employees need to successfully complete travel plans while on state business.

Mileage Reimbursement Rate

Effective July 1, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has revised the standard mileage reimbursement rate to $0.76 per mile. Please note this is an increase from the $0.725 IRS rate during the first half of 2026. All state agencies may use the new $0.76 rate for travel incurred on and after July 1.

The Trip Optimizer law is still in place for determining the lowest cost of transportation for travel on state business. The new $0.76 rate is now used for the mileage calculation and for the OMES mileage reimbursement amount referenced in paragraphs E and F of 74 O.S. § 85.45l.

The IRS announced an increase in the mileage reimbursement rate effective Jan. 1, 2025, to $0.70 per mile. This is an increase from the $0.67 IRS rate for 2024. (Refer to Internal Revenue Notice 2024-312, released Dec. 19, 2024.) All state agencies may use the IRS rate for travel incurred on and after Jan. 1, 2025.

The Trip Optimizer law is still in place for determining the lowest cost of transportation for travel on state business. The new $0.70 rate is now used for the mileage calculation and for the OMES mileage reimbursement amount referenced in paragraphs E and F of 74 O.S. § 85.45l.

The IRS announced an increase in the mileage reimbursement rate effective Jan. 1, 2024, to $0.67 per mile. This is an increase from the $0.655 IRS rate for 2023. (Refer to Internal Revenue Notice 2023-239, released Dec. 14, 2023.) All state agencies may use the IRS rate for travel incurred on and after Jan. 1, 2024.

The Trip Optimizer law is still in place for determining the lowest cost of transportation for travel on state business. The new $0.67 rate is now used for the mileage calculation and for the OMES mileage reimbursement amount referenced in paragraphs E and F of 74 O.S. § 85.45l. 

Contact

State Travel Office 
(Online Booking Tool - Airline, Hotel & Local Transportation)
Email: omestptravel@omes.ok.gov

Travel Reimbursement & Travel Direct Payments
Email: omestpvouchers@omes.ok.gov

Journey House (emergency after hours)
Phone: 800-726-0051

State Risk Management (Report accidents/incidents)
Physical Address: 2401 N. Lincoln Blvd., Suite 118, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 53364. Oklahoma City, OK 73152-3364
Phone: 405-521-4999

Last Modified on Jul 21, 2026
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