How far is McAlester, OK from Enid, OK?
The driving distance from McAlester, OK to Enid, OK is about 206.9 miles (333 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.6 miles (250.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McAlester and Enid.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McAlester and Enid.
-
1
Start on North Main Street
5 m · 5 sec · North Main Street
-
2
Turn right onto East Carl Albert Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · East Carl Albert Parkway
-
3
Continue on Trooper David ‘Rocky’ Eales Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper David ‘Rocky’ Eales Memorial Highway
-
4
Take the ramp slight right toward Indian Nation Turnpike Northbound
1686 ft · 42 sec
-
5
Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike
35 mi · 33 min · Indian Nation Turnpike
-
6
Continue on US 62 East, US 75 North, I 40 Business West: Henryetta, Okmulgee
1.4 mi · 3 min
-
7
Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
-
8
Continue on South Wood Drive
5.1 mi · 9 min · South Wood Drive
-
9
Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
2705 ft · 36 sec · Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
-
10
Continue on Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
13.8 mi · 17 min · Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
-
11
Continue on Okmulgee Beeline
9.8 mi · 12 min · Okmulgee Beeline
-
12
Continue on Okmulgee Expressway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Okmulgee Expressway
-
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City, Sapulpa
1.3 km · 2 min
-
14
Merge slight left onto Skelly Bypass
1.1 mi · 1 min · Skelly Bypass
-
15
Keep slight right to continue on Gilcrease Expressway
5.6 mi · 6 min · Gilcrease Expressway
-
16
Turn left onto US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West
1467 ft · 25 sec
-
17
Take the ramp straight toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West
109 m · 9 sec
-
18
Merge slight left onto Sand Springs Expressway
11.1 mi · 12 min · Sand Springs Expressway
-
19
Continue on Keystone Expressway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Keystone Expressway
-
20
Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
-
21
Continue on Keystone Expressway
5.1 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway
-
22
Continue on Cimarron Turnpike
31 mi · 29 min · Cimarron Turnpike
-
23
Keep slight left to continue on Cimarron Turnpike
28 mi · 28 min · Cimarron Turnpike
-
24
Continue on Norma A. Lamb Highway
24.5 mi · 26 min · Norma A. Lamb Highway
-
25
Continue on East Owen K. Garriott Road
6.4 mi · 9 min · East Owen K. Garriott Road
-
26
Turn right onto South Grand Avenue
1720 ft · 1 min · South Grand Avenue
-
27
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McAlester and Enid.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Indian Nation Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike
35 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving McAlester and Sunny near Enid.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McAlester to Enid?
The road trip is about 206.9 miles (333 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Lotsee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.3 miles from McAlester and 104.6 miles from Enid.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.6 miles (250.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.3 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 10:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.65 one way or $55.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McAlester and Sunny near Enid.
Stop Ideas Near Lotsee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
OTC/City Hall Parking Garage
Tulsa City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lotsee.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Guthrie, OK
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McAlester and Enid. Straight-line distance: 155.61 mi (250.43 km).
#1 McAlester
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 17,788 |
| Coordinates | 34.9334300, -95.7697100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Enid
The most populous city in Garfield County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 49,542 |
| Coordinates | 36.3955900, -97.8783900 |
| Altitude | 378 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Grand Avenue (-97.878364, 36.395591)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 333 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $27.65 | $55.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $31.09 | $62.18 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $33.76 | $67.52 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $39.53 | $79.06 |
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 · May 13, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.