How far is Medicine Park, OK from Elgin, OK?
The driving distance from Medicine Park, OK to Elgin, OK is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (20 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
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 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medicine Park and Elgin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medicine Park and Elgin.
-
1
Start on Upper East Lake Drive
136 m · 20 sec · Upper East Lake Drive
-
2
Turn straight onto East Lake Drive
938 ft · 41 sec · East Lake Drive
-
3
Keep slight right to continue on Rex Leath Drive
27 m · 4 sec · Rex Leath Drive
-
4
Continue on Rex Leath Drive
1915 ft · 1 min · Rex Leath Drive
-
5
Turn slight left
5.9 mi · 9 min
-
6
Take the ramp left toward I 44 East, US 62 East, US 277 North, US 281 North: Oklahoma City
1615 ft · 40 sec
-
7
Merge slight left onto Pioneer Expressway
2567 ft · 31 sec · Pioneer Expressway
-
8
Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
6.9 mi · 7 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 277: Fletcher, Elgin, Sterling
1328 ft · 40 sec
-
10
Turn right onto Fletcher, Elgin, Sterling
2266 ft · 38 sec
-
11
Continue on 8th Street
761 ft · 29 sec · 8th Street
-
12
Turn right onto G Street
774 ft · 34 sec · G Street
-
13
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · G Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Medicine Park and Elgin.
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.
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
6.86 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Medicine Park and Mostly Cloudy near Elgin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medicine Park to Elgin?
The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Lawton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Medicine Park and 7.6 miles from Elgin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (20 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.01 one way or $4.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Medicine Park and Mostly Cloudy near Elgin.
Stop Ideas Near Lawton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Carnegie Hall Library
Lawton City Hall
Lawton Water Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lawton.
Purcell
Pauls Valley
Norman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medicine Park and Elgin. Straight-line distance: 12.45 mi (20.03 km).
#1 Medicine Park
Town in Comanche County Oklahoma
| Population | 461 |
| Coordinates | 34.7292400, -98.5025600 |
| Altitude | 388 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elgin
City in Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 3,236 |
| Coordinates | 34.7803500, -98.2922700 |
| Altitude | 394 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elgin (-98.29227, 34.78035)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $2.01 | $4.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.26 | $4.51 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
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 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.