How far is Midwest City, OK from El Reno, OK?
The driving distance from Midwest City, OK to El Reno, OK is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Midwest City and El Reno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midwest City and El Reno.
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Start on the route
10 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
10 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Felix Place
35 m · 12 sec · Felix Place
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Turn left onto Southeast 15th Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Southeast 15th Street
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Turn slight right onto Tinker Diagonal
550 ft · 15 sec · Tinker Diagonal
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Continue on I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City
526 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tinker Diagonal
2.9 mi · 4 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
4.7 mi · 6 min · Crosstown Expressway
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
21.1 mi · 23 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business West, US 81: El Reno, Chickasha
1836 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right
1792 ft · 23 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southeast 27th Street
84 m · 4 sec · Southeast 27th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast 27th Street
946 ft · 18 sec · Southeast 27th Street
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Continue on South Rock Island Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Rock Island Avenue
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Turn left onto East Wade Street
671 ft · 15 sec · East Wade Street
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Turn right onto South Choctaw Avenue
98 m · 13 sec · South Choctaw Avenue
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Turn left onto West Sunset Drive
10 m · 1 sec · West Sunset Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Sunset Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Midwest City and El Reno.
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
Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
21.1 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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Midwest City and Mostly Sunny near El Reno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Midwest City to El Reno?
The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Woodlawn Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Midwest City and 17.4 miles from El Reno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.4 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 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Midwest City and Mostly Sunny near El Reno.
Stop Ideas Near Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Midwest City and El Reno. Straight-line distance: 31.93 mi (51.38 km).
#1 Midwest City
The most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 57,407 |
| Coordinates | 35.4495100, -97.3967000 |
| Altitude | 382 |
| Country | United States |
#2 El Reno
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 20,596 |
| Coordinates | 35.5322700, -97.9550500 |
| Altitude | 414 |
| Country | United States |
End: El Reno (-97.95505, 35.53227)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.24 | $10.48 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.69 | $11.38 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.66 | $13.32 |
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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