Traveling from Ada to Jenks covers 116 miles through the heart of the Oklahoma Great Plains. You can expect a drive time of roughly 2 hours and 11 minutes, making this an easy trip to complete in a single day. With a fuel budget of approximately $18, it is a budget-friendly route that doesn't require an overnight stop. You will navigate via the Veterans Memorial Highway, the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, and the Creek Turnpike. Whether you are heading north for business or a quick visit, the straightforward nature of this connection allows for a stress-free journey across the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
58 miles from Ada, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 8m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
57.4 mi
1h 6m
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
37.9 mi
37m
Creek Turnpike
7.1 mi
8m
South 8th Avenue
4.4 mi
5m
Jim Thorpe Boulevard
3.3 mi
3m
South Milt Phillips Avenue
2.9 mi
3m
North Broadway Avenue
1 mi
2m
South Elm Street
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 57.4 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ada, OK and Jenks, OK.
1
Start on East Main Street
96 ft·5 sec·East Main Street
2
Turn right onto North Broadway Avenue
1.0 mi·2 min·North Broadway Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto US 377; OK 1; OK 99
0.3 mi·34 sec·J. A. Richardson Loop
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp onto US 377; OK 1; OK 99
0.3 mi·20 sec·US 377; OK 1; OK 99
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 377; OK 99
30 mi·35 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 377; OK 3E; OK 99
2.9 mi·3 min·South Milt Phillips Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on OK 99; US 377
14 mi·16 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on OK 99; US 377
3.3 mi·3 min·Jim Thorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Continue on OK 99; US 377
13 mi·14 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Continue on OK 99; US 377
4.4 mi·5 min·South 8th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
314 ft·7 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·23 sec·this road
13
Turn slight right
510 ft·13 sec
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
14
Merge onto I 44
38 mi·37 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit onto OK 364
7.1 mi·8 min·Creek Turnpike
Exit 218BToward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, JoplinUse the slight right lane.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·38 sec
Toward Peoria Avenue, Elm Street, JenksUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn left onto South Elm Street
0.5 mi·1 min·South Elm Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.4 mi·1 min·West Main Street
Use the right lane.
19
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
107 ft·4 sec·North 2nd Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
20
Arrive at destination
North 2nd Street
Trip Plan
Because this is a manageable 2-hour drive, you have plenty of flexibility when choosing your departure time. Aim to hit the road when local traffic is lightest to ensure you maintain your estimated 2-hour and 11-minute duration. Since there are no designated stops included in the route data, it is a smart idea to fuel up before you leave Ada to keep your $18 travel cost predictable. Keep a close eye on your navigation as you transition onto the Creek Turnpike, as entering the busier Jenks area can require more attention than the open stretches of the Veterans Memorial Highway. Taking advantage of the route's simplicity allows you to focus on a direct and efficient arrival.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 58 miles from Ada, OK, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 26 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jenks, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ada, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ada, OK
This is one driving day of about 116 miles and 2h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Ada, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 57.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 114.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|North Broadway Avenue
Turn right onto North Broadway Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
1.6 mi into trip|~3m in|US 377; OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 377; OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
69.6 mi into trip|~1h 21m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
107.8 mi into trip|~1h 59m in|OK 364 / Creek Turnpike
Take the exit onto OK 364 / Creek Turnpike toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 218B
Toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin
7
114.9 mi into trip|~2h 7m in
Take the exit toward Peoria Avenue, Elm Street, Jenks
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Peoria Avenue, Elm Street, Jenks
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.14 one way
$36.27 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$19.91
$39.82
premium
$4.89
$22.32
$44.65
diesel
$5.61
$25.61
$51.22
Estimated Tolls: $2.38
Turner Turnpike
(37.9 mi)$1.89
Creek Turnpike
(7.1 mi)$0.49
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.8
0
$12.18
$5.57
Efficient EV
29
0
$10.15
$4.64
EV Truck/SUV
46.4
0
$16.24
$7.42
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Ada, OK
Night
in Ada on Saturday
Local time
9:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jenks, OK
Night
in Jenks on Saturday
Local time
9:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 11m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Springs, streams, lakes - whatever its form, water is the attraction at Chickasaw National Recreation Area.
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip offers a mixed driving profile that keeps the pace varied as you move through the region. You will spend about 39% of your time on highways, balancing open stretches with shifts in road type. The longest uninterrupted portion of your journey spans 57.4 miles on the Veterans Memorial Highway, providing a significant block of consistent travel. As you transition between the turnpikes and local roads, the character of the drive shifts from high-speed transit to more standard roadway conditions. Be prepared for this change in rhythm as you navigate the different segments of your route.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.4 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Broadway Avenue.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 116 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Broadway Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (US 377; OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,012 ft616 ft
Total Climb
233 ft
Total Descent
629 ft
Highest Point
1,012 ft
Elevation Range
396 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ada, OK and Jenks, OK, road signs point toward Broken Arrow and Joplin.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 11m. Total distance: 116 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 57.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.38 in tolls one way, starting with Turner Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Jenks, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Broadway Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (US 377; OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Chickasaw National Recreation Area. 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 Jenks, OK before heading back.
