Where is El Reno, Oklahoma, USA?

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Where is El Reno Located? - El Reno is a city located in the Canadian County of Oklahoma, United States. El Reno lies between 35.1740471 Degrees North latitudes and 79.3922539 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is El Reno Located?

El Reno is a city located in the Canadian County of Oklahoma, United States. El Reno lies between 35.1740471 Degrees North latitudes and 79.3922539 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of El Reno city is 16989 people and the city has a total area of 79.24 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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El Reno, Oklahoma Quick Facts

PropertyDetails
CityEl Reno
CountyCanadian County
StateOklahoma
State CapitalOklahoma City
US RegionSouth
Latitude35.5323°N
Longitude97.9550°W
Elevation1,358 ft (414 m)
Land Area80.62 sq mi
Water Area0.67 sq mi
Total Area81.29 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)16,749
Population DensityApproximately 208 per sq mi
ZIP Code73036
Area Code405
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST), UTC−6
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT), UTC−5
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code40-23950
Congressional DistrictOklahoma's 3rd Congressional District

Nearby Cities to El Reno, Oklahoma

  • Union City, Oklahoma - South - 10 mi
  • Yukon, Oklahoma - East - 16 mi
  • Mustang, Oklahoma - Southeast - 18 mi
  • Piedmont, Oklahoma - Northeast - 20 mi
  • Tuttle, Oklahoma - South - 24 mi
  • Bethany, Oklahoma - East - 24 mi
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - East - 30 mi
  • Weatherford, Oklahoma - West - 39 mi
  • Kingfisher, Oklahoma - North - 40 mi
  • Chickasha, Oklahoma - South - 43 mi

El Reno, Oklahoma Climate and Weather Overview

MonthAvg High (°F)Avg Low (°F)Avg Rainfall (in)
January49271.10
April71483.20
July95732.60
October74502.90
Annual724934.50
Climate AttributeDetails
Climate Classification (Köppen)Humid Subtropical (Cfa)
Annual RainfallApproximately 35 inches
Annual Sunshine DaysAbout 235 days
Hurricane/Tornado RiskVery low hurricane risk; high tornado risk
SnowfallApproximately 8 inches annually

Driving Distances from El Reno, Oklahoma

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
Union CityOklahoma1012 min
YukonOklahoma1618 min
MustangOklahoma1822 min
PiedmontOklahoma2024 min
TuttleOklahoma2430 min
BethanyOklahoma2428 min
Oklahoma CityOklahoma3035 min
WeatherfordOklahoma3940 min
KingfisherOklahoma4045 min
ChickashaOklahoma4345 min

Transportation and Connectivity in El Reno, Oklahoma

TransportationDetails
Airport NameWill Rogers World Airport
IATA CodeOKC
PortNone
Major HighwaysInterstate 40, U.S. Route 81, Historic U.S. Route 66, Oklahoma State Highway 66
Train/Amtrak ServiceAmtrak Heartland Flyer (El Reno Station)
Local Bus/Transit ServiceLimited local transit and regional transportation services
  • Interstate 40 is the primary east-west highway connecting El Reno with Oklahoma City and western Oklahoma.
  • Historic U.S. Route 66 passes through downtown El Reno and remains one of the city's best-known transportation landmarks.
  • Amtrak's Heartland Flyer provides daily passenger rail service between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth, Texas.
  • Will Rogers World Airport, about 32 miles east, offers domestic commercial air service throughout the United States.

Places to Visit in El Reno, Oklahoma

Landmark NameType
Fort Reno Historic SiteHistoric Site & Museum
Canadian County Historical MuseumHistory Museum
Lake El RenoRecreation Area
Historic Route 66 DistrictHistoric District
El Reno Carnegie LibraryHistoric Library
Heroes PlazaMemorial Park
Rinehart ParkCommunity Park
Adams ParkCity Park
Redlands Community College Art GalleryArt Gallery
Fort Reno CemeteryHistoric Cemetery

Colleges and Universities in El Reno, Oklahoma

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Redlands Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeAgriculture, nursing, and workforce education
University of OklahomaPublicUniversityResearch, engineering, and health sciences
Oklahoma City UniversityPrivateUniversityLaw, business, and performing arts
Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma CityPublicUniversityTechnical and professional education
Southern Nazarene UniversityPrivateUniversityEducation, business, and ministry
Langston University – Oklahoma City CampusPublicUniversityNursing and public health
Oklahoma Christian UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts and STEM programs
El Reno Public SchoolsPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary education

Waterbodies in El Reno, Oklahoma

Lake El Reno, Canadian River, North Canadian River, Elm Creek, Mustang Creek, Sixmile Creek, Red Rock Creek, Fort Reno Lake

Golf Courses in El Reno, Oklahoma

Crimson Creek Golf Course, Lincoln Park Golf Course, Surrey Hills Golf Club, Mustang Creek Golf Club, Hidden Creek Family Golf Course, Lake Hefner Golf Club, James E. Stewart Golf Course, Earlywine Golf Club

El Reno, Oklahoma — Key Historical Facts

  • El Reno was founded in 1889 during the Oklahoma Land Run and quickly became an important commercial center in the newly opened Oklahoma Territory.
  • Nearby Fort Reno, established in 1874, served as a military post that protected settlers, railroads, and trade routes across the region.
  • The arrival of major railroads in the late 19th century transformed El Reno into a transportation and agricultural hub.
  • Historic U.S. Route 66 later passed through the city, bringing tourism and economic growth during the automobile era.
  • El Reno is nationally known for its annual Fried Onion Burger Day Festival, celebrating the city's famous onion-fried hamburger tradition.
  • Today, El Reno combines its Route 66 heritage, historic downtown, museums, higher education, and outdoor recreation to attract residents and visitors alike.

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