How far is McLoud, OK from Oklahoma City, OK?
The driving distance from McLoud, OK to Oklahoma City, OK is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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 County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McLoud and Oklahoma City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McLoud and Oklahoma City.
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Start on East Broadway Street
587 ft · 19 sec · East Broadway Street
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
2531 ft · 50 sec · South 3rd Street
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Continue on South McCloud Road
3 mi · 5 min · South McCloud Road
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Take the ramp right toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City
1364 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
10.9 mi · 12 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal
12.3 mi · 14 min · Tinker Diagonal
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Continue on Crosstown Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Crosstown Expressway
1875 ft · 27 sec · Crosstown Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
2063 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto Oklahoma City Boulevard
2788 ft · 1 min · Oklahoma City Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
1506 ft · 41 sec · South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue
1016 ft · 27 sec · West Sheridan Avenue
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Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue
127 m · 14 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 McLoud 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.
Tinker Diagonal
Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal
12.3 mi · 00h 14m
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 Cloudy leaving McLoud and Mostly Cloudy near Oklahoma City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McLoud to Oklahoma City?
The road trip is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Nicoma Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from McLoud and 14.9 miles from Oklahoma City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24 miles (38.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.98 one way or $7.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around McLoud and Mostly Cloudy near Oklahoma City.
Stop Ideas Near Nicoma Park
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 Nicoma Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McLoud and Oklahoma City. Straight-line distance: 24.02 mi (38.66 km).
#1 McLoud
City in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States of America
| Population | 4,800 |
| Coordinates | 35.4359000, -97.0914200 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.98 | $7.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.86 | $9.71 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.69 | $11.37 |
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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