Jenks, OK Road Trips
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Longest Drive
214.4 mi
Elk City, OK
Quickest Drive
3h 45m
Elk City, OK
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Jenks, OK by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
26,519
Median Income
$104,970
Median Home Value
$285,600
Median Age
34.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Jenks, OK
Jenks is in the Green Country region of Oklahoma. Jenks' landscape is very similar to Tulsa's (it is right next to it) which is green with lots of trees and hills. It is right next to the Arkansas River, Riverparks, and it is near to many of the attractions in Tulsa. Its people are very friendly too, they have that famous Southern charm.
1 Oklahoma Aquarium, 300 Aquarium Dr, ☏ +1 918-296-3474, [email protected]. 10AM-6PM daily, except Tu 10AM-9PM. Known nationally for its bull shark exhibit. Adults $24.95; Children, Seniors, and Military ̩$19.95. (updated Jul 2025)
Los Cabos, 300 Riverwalk Terrace (Located inside Riverwalk Crossing), ☏ +1 918 298-2226. Local award-winning Mexican cantina several years in a row.
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Jenks, 150 Aquarium Dr, ☏ +1 918 296-7300. Five Oaks Ranch, 528 E. 121st St, ☏ +1 918 298-6405.
It is very easy to get into Jenks since it is adjacent to Tulsa. The Creek turnpike runs through Jenks (will cost you 65 cents), and there is a bridge at 96th and Riverside from Tulsa. There is an airport in Jenks, but planes from major terminals do not usually fly in.
There might be some buses that run through Jenks, but it is easier to get around by car or by walking. Since Jenks is a smaller town, they have no tolerance for speeding! The policeman are notoriously known by Tulsans as being sneaky.
Oklahoma Weather is very harsh on road conditions and road repairs are needed on an almost yearly basis here. Please be prepared to slow down or stop for road workers as fines double for accidents in work zones as specified by Oklahoma State Law. There have been numerous plane and commuter jet crashes at the Riverside Airport over the last 5 years. Almost all of these occurred during nighttime or rainy weather landings which make flights into that airport not the safest of choices. Caution is advised during these conditions when landing at Riverside Airport.
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