How far is El Reno, OK from Oklahoma City, OK?
The driving distance from El Reno, OK to Oklahoma City, OK is about 28 miles (45.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Reno and Oklahoma City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Reno and Oklahoma City.
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Start on West Sunset Drive
10 m · 4 sec · West Sunset Drive
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Turn right onto South Choctaw Avenue
98 m · 9 sec · South Choctaw Avenue
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Turn left onto West Wade Street
671 ft · 15 sec · West Wade Street
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Turn right onto South Rock Island Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Rock Island Avenue
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Continue on Southeast 27th Street
927 ft · 18 sec · Southeast 27th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
8 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
128 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
1062 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
1172 ft · 15 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Oklahoma City
1115 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
21.5 mi · 23 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Crosstown Expressway
1.3 km · 60 sec · Crosstown Expressway
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Turn slight right onto Oklahoma City Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Oklahoma City Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Klein Avenue
118 m · 15 sec · South Klein Avenue
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Turn right onto West Sheridan Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · West Sheridan Avenue
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Turn left onto North Robinson Avenue
136 m · 20 sec · North Robinson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Robinson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Reno and Oklahoma City.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
21.5 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving El Reno and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Oklahoma City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Reno to Oklahoma City?
The road trip is about 28 miles (45.1 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Yukon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from El Reno and 14.2 miles from Oklahoma City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.75 one way or $7.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around El Reno and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Oklahoma City.
Stop Ideas Near Yukon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yukon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Reno and Oklahoma City. Straight-line distance: 25.07 mi (40.35 km).
#1 El Reno
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 20,596 |
| Coordinates | 35.5322700, -97.9550500 |
| Altitude | 414 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oklahoma City
The twenty-seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.
| Population | 655,057 |
| Coordinates | 35.4675600, -97.5164300 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Robinson Avenue (-97.51641, 35.467562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $3.75 | $7.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.58 | $9.16 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.36 | $10.72 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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