How far is Bartlesville, OK from El Reno, OK?

The driving distance from Bartlesville, OK to El Reno, OK is about 178.1 miles (286.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
178.12 mi
03h 17m
Flight
138.5 mi
222.89 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.5 mi
Kilometers
222.89 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.12 mi
Kilometers
286.65 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Reno
Sun, Apr 26, 7:31 AM CDT
Return by in Bartlesville
Sun, Apr 26, 10:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bartlesville
2026-04-26T04:13
Arrive El Reno
Sun, Apr 26, 7:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bartlesville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Depew
OK

Human settlement in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Bartlesville
89 mi
01h 38m
To El Reno
89.1 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
89°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bartlesville and El Reno.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bartlesville and El Reno.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    20 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southwest Jennings Avenue

    38 m · 14 sec · Southwest Jennings Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Adams Boulevard

    801 ft · 27 sec · West Adams Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Southeast Adams Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Southeast Adams Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 60 East, US 75 South: Nowata, Tulsa

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Ira Lee Henderson Memorial Highway

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Ira Lee Henderson Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on US 75 South: Tulsa

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on US 75 South: Tulsa

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Oklahoma City

    1693 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Skelly Bypass

    1.2 km · 56 sec · Skelly Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    86.6 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  16. 16

    Continue on John Kilpatrick Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 25 min · John Kilpatrick Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 10th Street

    1481 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Northwest 10th Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest 10th Street

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left

    1655 ft · 48 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    11.1 mi · 11 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business West, US 81: El Reno, Chickasha

    1836 ft · 49 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    1792 ft · 23 sec

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southeast 27th Street

    84 m · 4 sec · Southeast 27th Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeast 27th Street

    946 ft · 18 sec · Southeast 27th Street

  25. 25

    Continue on South Rock Island Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Rock Island Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Wade Street

    671 ft · 15 sec · East Wade Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Choctaw Avenue

    98 m · 13 sec · South Choctaw Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Sunset Drive

    10 m · 1 sec · West Sunset Drive

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Sunset Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bartlesville and El Reno.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.6 mi · 49%
US 75 South
23.7 mi · 13%
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
23.5 mi · 13%
Ira Lee Henderson Memorial Highway
12.6 mi · 7%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.1 mi · 6%
US 60 East
5.06 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

86.6 mi · 01h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.6 mi
138.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Depew
01h 38m from Bartlesville
Leave By
10:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bartlesville and Mostly Sunny near El Reno.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bartlesville to El Reno?

The road trip is about 178.1 miles (286.7 km) and usually takes 03h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Depew is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89 miles from Bartlesville and 89.1 miles from El Reno.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.78 one way or $47.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bartlesville and Mostly Sunny near El Reno.

Stop Ideas Near Depew

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Depew, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Depew.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

61 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

84 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

98 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Norman

107 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bartlesville and El Reno. Straight-line distance: 138.5 mi (222.89 km).

Bartlesville

#1 Bartlesville

City in Oklahoma

Population36,605
Coordinates36.7473100, -95.9808200
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
El Reno

#2 El Reno

City in Oklahoma

Population20,596
Coordinates35.5322700, -97.9550500
Altitude414
CountryUnited States
Start: Bartlesville (-95.98082, 36.74731)
End: El Reno (-97.95505, 35.53227)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.28 gal
23.79 L · about $23.78
Round trip
$47.56
12.56 gal · 47.58 L
Estimated CO2
55.8 kg one way
Round trip: 111.6 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.78 $47.56
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.75 $53.49
Premium $4.63 $29.05 $58.09
Diesel $5.42 $34.01 $68.01

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Bartlesville and El Reno. The current time is 04:13:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.