How far is Enid, OK from Medicine Lodge, KS?

The driving distance from Enid, OK to Medicine Lodge, KS is about 103.2 miles (166.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
103.21 mi
02h 26m
Flight
72.46 mi
116.61 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.46 mi
Kilometers
116.61 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.21 mi
Kilometers
166.1 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medicine Lodge
Wed, Sep 23, 2:06 PM CDT
Return by in Enid
Wed, Sep 23, 4:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Enid
2026-09-23T11:39
Arrive Medicine Lodge
Wed, Sep 23, 2:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Enid
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Cherokee
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Enid
51.6 mi
01h 13m
To Medicine Lodge
51.6 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph E
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Enid and Medicine Lodge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Enid and Medicine Lodge.

  1. 1

    Start on South Grand Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Ash Avenue

    1731 ft · 60 sec · East Ash Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North 4th Street

    17.8 mi · 23 min · North 4th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Ellis Road

    2626 ft · 52 sec · Ellis Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    94 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    17.9 mi · 21 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue on N2580 Road

    8.2 mi · 14 min · N2580 Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto E0050 Road

    1080 ft · 21 sec · E0050 Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    695 ft · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on N2580 Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · N2580 Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto E0030 Road

    4 mi · 7 min · E0030 Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right

    18 mi · 27 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1758 ft · 54 sec · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Kansas Avenue

    131 m · 21 sec · West Kansas Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Cherry Street

    64 m · 12 sec · North Cherry Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    47 m · 11 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Enid and Medicine Lodge.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 4th Street
18.7 mi · 18%
N2580 Road
10.1 mi · 10%
Main Street
5.55 mi · 5%
E0030 Road
5.28 mi · 5%
Ellis Road
3.52 mi · 3%
South Grand Avenue
0.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

18 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.7 mi
72.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cherokee
01h 13m from Enid
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Enid and Mostly Sunny near Medicine Lodge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Enid to Medicine Lodge?

The road trip is about 103.2 miles (166.1 km) and usually takes 02h 26m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cherokee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.6 miles from Enid and 51.6 miles from Medicine Lodge.

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

The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.77 one way or $29.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Enid and Mostly Sunny near Medicine Lodge.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Enid and Medicine Lodge. Straight-line distance: 72.46 mi (116.61 km).

Enid

#1 Enid

The most populous city in Garfield County, Oklahoma.

Population49,542
Coordinates36.3955900, -97.8783900
Altitude378
CountryUnited States
Medicine Lodge

#2 Medicine Lodge

City in Barber County, Kansas, United States

Population1,804
Coordinates37.2811300, -98.5803600
Altitude456
CountryUnited States
Start: Enid (-97.87839, 36.39559)
End: Medicine Lodge (-98.58036, 37.28113)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.64 gal
13.79 L · about $14.77
Round trip
$29.54
7.28 gal · 27.58 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.7 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.06 $14.77 $29.54
Mid-grade $4.51 $16.41 $32.83
Premium $4.80 $17.49 $34.97
Diesel $6.03 $21.95 $43.89

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Enid and Medicine Lodge. The current time is 11:39:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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