How far is Oklahoma City, OK from McLoud, OK?

The driving distance from Oklahoma City, OK to McLoud, OK is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.15 mi
00h 38m
Flight
24.02 mi
38.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.02 mi
Kilometers
38.66 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.15 mi
Kilometers
48.52 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McLoud
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM CDT
Return by in Oklahoma City
Thu, Apr 23, 2:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oklahoma City
2026-04-23T01:34
Arrive McLoud
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oklahoma City
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Nicoma Park
OK

City in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Oklahoma City
15 mi
00h 19m
To McLoud
15.1 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 22 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 24 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oklahoma City and McLoud.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oklahoma City and McLoud.

  1. 1

    Start on North Robinson Avenue

    1971 ft · 1 min · North Robinson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwest 5th Street

    1015 ft · 31 sec · Northwest 5th Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast 5th Street

    1174 ft · 28 sec · Northeast 5th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 235

    20 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 235 South, US 77 South

    884 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Centennial Expressway

    1.2 km · 54 sec · Centennial Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith

    1341 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Crosstown Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal

    11.8 mi · 14 min · Tinker Diagonal

  10. 10

    Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    11.2 mi · 12 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 102 North: McCloud Road

    864 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South McCloud Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South McCloud Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South 3rd Street

    2531 ft · 56 sec · South 3rd Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Broadway Street

    587 ft · 17 sec · East Broadway Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broadway Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oklahoma City and McLoud.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tinker Diagonal
11.8 mi · 39%
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
11.2 mi · 37%
South McCloud Road
3.2 mi · 11%
Crosstown Expressway
1.25 mi · 4%
Centennial Expressway
0.72 mi · 2%
South 3rd Street
0.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tinker Diagonal

Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal

11.8 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
24 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nicoma Park
00h 19m from Oklahoma City
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Oklahoma City and Mostly Cloudy near McLoud.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oklahoma City to McLoud?

The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 15 miles from Oklahoma City and 15.1 miles from McLoud.

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 6.1 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 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.01 one way or $8.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Oklahoma City and Mostly Cloudy near McLoud.

Stop Ideas Near Nicoma Park

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Nicoma Park, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nicoma Park.

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

17 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Norman

32 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

44 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Purcell

53 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oklahoma City and McLoud. Straight-line distance: 24.02 mi (38.66 km).

Oklahoma City

#1 Oklahoma City

The twenty-seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.

Population655,057
Coordinates35.4675600, -97.5164300
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
McLoud

#2 McLoud

City in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population4,800
Coordinates35.4359000, -97.0914200
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Oklahoma City (-97.51643, 35.46756)
End: McLoud (-97.09142, 35.4359)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
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.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.03 L · about $4.01
Round trip
$8.03
2.12 gal · 8.06 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.01 $8.03
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.51 $9.03
Premium $4.63 $4.90 $9.81
Diesel $5.42 $5.74 $11.48

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

There is no time difference between Oklahoma City and McLoud. The current time is 01:34:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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