Jenks, OK Road Trips
Drivers starting from Jenks, OK have 10 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Great Plains. Most drives stay under 96 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Jenks, OK spread mainly west and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
17
Longest Drive
214.4 mi
Elk City, OK
Quickest Drive
18m
Bixby, OK
Plan Around Jenks, OK
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Jenks, OK is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Jenks, OK
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Jenks, OK
Jenks, OK to Woodward, OK
Jenks, OK to Duncan, OK
Jenks, OK to Durant, OK
Jenks, OK to Chickasha, OK
Jenks, OK to Midwest City, OK
Jenks, OK to Edmond, OK
Jenks, OK to Okmulgee, OK
Jenks, OK to Broken Arrow, OK
Jenks, OK to Tulsa, OK
Jenks, OK to Bixby, OK
Driving from Jenks, OK
The typical drive from Jenks, OK covers about 96 miles and takes around 1h 49m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 213 miles (3h 59m), while the shortest is just 10 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Jenks, OK most often head toward Woodward, OK (212.7 mi, 3h 59m), Duncan, OK (183.2 mi, 3h 23m), Durant, OK (155.7 mi, 3h 4m), Chickasha, OK (144.3 mi, 2h 32m), and Midwest City, OK (104.6 mi, 1h 53m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in OK currently averages around $3.79 per gallon. For the typical 96-mile trip from Jenks, OK, budget about $14 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 10 mapped routes leaving Jenks, OK and 7 routes heading into Jenks, OK, covering 17 total connections. Distances range from 10 to 213 miles.
The longest mapped route from Jenks, OK covers 213 miles and takes approximately 3h 59m. Shorter options start at just 10 miles.
The average route from Jenks, OK runs about 96 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 49m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 96-mile trip from Jenks, OK costs roughly $14 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Jenks, OK include Woodward, OK, Duncan, OK, Durant, OK and Chickasha, OK. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
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.
Travel tips adapted from Jenks on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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