Origin
McLoud, OK
Late night in McLoud on Tuesday
Local time
3:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McLoud, OK to Oklahoma City, OK
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
29.8 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McLoud, OK
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Oklahoma City, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to head from McLoud to Oklahoma City, you are looking at a straightforward 29.8-mile journey through the heart of the Great Plains. You can expect to spend about 38 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $5 for fuel should be sufficient to cover the distance comfortably. Since you are staying within the same region, the transition is seamless and lacks the complex logistics of cross-country travel. This route is a practical choice for those needing a quick, efficient connection between these two Oklahoma locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tinker Diagonal | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 10.9 mi | 11m |
| South McCloud Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Crosstown Expressway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Oklahoma City Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South 3rd Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Sheridan Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tinker Diagonal
— 12.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McLoud, OK and Oklahoma City, OK.
1
Start on OK 102; OK 270
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Broadway Street
2
Turn right onto OK 102
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
South 3rd Street
3
Continue on OK 102
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
South McCloud Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City
5
Merge onto I 40; US 270; OK 3
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Crosstown Expressway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 270
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Crosstown Expressway
Exit 126
Toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond, Amarillo
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 151A
Toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto Oklahoma City Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Oklahoma City Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Sheridan Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue
416 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Robinson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
14
Arrive at destination
North Robinson Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 14.8 and 29.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
14.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
28 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond, Amarillo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 126
Toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US...
7
28.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 151A
Toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
7
29.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
West Sheridan Avenue
Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
29.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
North Robinson Avenue
Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.66 one way
$9.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.12 | $10.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.73 | $11.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Oklahoma City, OK
Late night in Oklahoma City on Tuesday
Local time
3:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a turn-heavy local feel that distinguishes it from a monotonous interstate grind. You will navigate a mix of roads, including South McCloud Road, the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, and the Tinker Diagonal. With only 4% of the trip consisting of highway driving, expect a more localized experience rather than high-speed cruising. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Tinker Diagonal, which spans 12.3 miles of the total distance. Be prepared to adjust your driving style as you transition between these varied road types throughout the 38-minute duration.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.3 mi on Tinker Diagonal.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.8 miles in near I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 29.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.8 miles (I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28 miles (I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between McLoud, OK and Oklahoma City, OK, road signs point toward State Capitol, Edmond and Amarillo.
State Capitol
28 mi in
|
~34m
|
via I 40; US 270
Edmond
28 mi in
|
~34m
|
via I 40; US 270
Amarillo
28 mi in
|
~34m
|
via I 40; US 270
About the Cities
Arriving in Oklahoma City, OK
Full guide →Founded 1889
Oklahoma City is the capital and principal city of the state of Oklahoma in the central Frontier Country region of the state. The sprawling city and its suburbs offer multiple sports venues, museums, regional food, and a mix of Native American and cowboy culture.
Top landmarks
- • Oklahoma State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of Oklahoma
- • Oklahoma City National Memorial — memorial in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S
- • Oklahoma City University — American university
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 29.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.3 miles on Tinker Diagonal. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Oklahoma City, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.8 miles (I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28 miles (I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oklahoma City, OK before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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