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Trip from Bristow, OK to Enid, OK

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 14m

Distance

118.4 mi

191 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 6m ★
6 AM
2h 15m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 9m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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human settlement in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Bristow, OK

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Downtown Enid, OK, OK

Enid, OK

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Trip Overview

This 118.4-mile drive from Bristow, Oklahoma, to Enid, Oklahoma, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 14 minutes. You'll primarily navigate on the Cimarron Turnpike and Norma A. Lamb Highway, with a significant 63% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $19. Given its relatively short duration and focus on main roads, this trip offers a straightforward passage through the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, making it a convenient option for a quick transition between these two cities.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

59.2 miles from Bristow, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Cimarron Turnpike 58.3 mi 56m
Norma A. Lamb Highway 24.5 mi 26m
OK 48 15.2 mi 20m
South 337th West Avenue 7.2 mi 12m
East Owen K. Garriott Road 6.4 mi 9m
US Historic 66 4.4 mi 5m
OK 33 1 mi 1m
South Main Street 0.7 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Cimarron Turnpike — 58.3 mi, about 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristow, OK and Enid, OK.

1

Start on OK 16; OK 48

0.7 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2

Continue on US Historic 66; OK 48; OK 66

0.9 mi · 1 min · US Historic 66; OK 48; OK 66
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Continue on US Historic 66; OK 48; OK 66

2.1 mi · 2 min · US Historic 66; OK 48; OK 66
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Continue on US Historic 66; OK 66

0.2 mi · 14 sec · US Historic 66; OK 66
5

Continue on US Historic 66; OK 66

1.2 mi · 1 min · US Historic 66; OK 66
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6

Turn left onto CR N3730

0.2 mi · 21 sec · South 337th West Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7

Turn right onto West South 181 Street

82 ft · 6 sec · West South 181 Street
8

Turn left onto CR N3730

7.0 mi · 11 min · South 337th West Avenue
9

Turn left onto OK 33

1.0 mi · 1 min · OK 33
10

Turn right onto OK 48

15 mi · 20 min · OK 48
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward US 412 West: Enid
12

Merge onto US 412

30 mi · 28 min · Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto US 412

28 mi · 27 min · Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
14

Continue on US 64; US 412

24 mi · 26 min · Norma A. Lamb Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Continue on US 64; US 412

6.4 mi · 9 min · East Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Turn right onto South Grand Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · South Grand Avenue
17

Arrive at destination

South Grand Avenue

Trip Plan

With a total duration of about 2 hours and 14 minutes, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day. You can depart Bristow, OK, at your leisure, perhaps after a morning coffee, and still arrive in Enid, OK, with plenty of daylight. The estimated fuel cost of $19 is quite reasonable, so plan for one fill-up if you're starting with a low tank. Keep an eye on the signs for the Cimarron Turnpike, as it comprises the longest stretch of your drive, ensuring you're prepared for any potential toll collection points along that 58.3-mile segment.

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 59.2 miles from Bristow, OK, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.3 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 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 59.2 miles or 1h 10m 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 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Enid, OK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Bristow, 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 Bristow, OK

This is one driving day of about 118.4 miles and 2h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Bristow, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Cimarron Turnpike for about 58.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Oklahoma, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Yale, OK

59 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Mannford, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pawnee, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.2 miles from Bristow, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Napoli's Italian Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Enid, Oklahoma

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.1 mi from route $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15802378464

Visit website

Tokyo Japanese Hibachi Grill Sushi Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Enid, Oklahoma

1.6 mi

Wee Too

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Enid, Oklahoma

2.7 mi

Napoli's Italian Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route $20 to $30

Enid, Oklahoma

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15802378464

Visit website

Tokyo Japanese Hibachi Grill Sushi Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Enid, Oklahoma

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+15805402177

Visit website

Wee Too

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Enid, Oklahoma

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+15802334663

Chick-fil-A

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3 mi from route ~8 min detour Inexpensiv

Enid, Oklahoma

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+15802349801

Visit website

Barnstormers Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Enid, Oklahoma

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15802349913

Visit website

El Patio Mexican Grill & Cantina

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Enid, Oklahoma

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15802975279

Visit website

Wick's Restaurant

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Garber, Oklahoma

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+15807479327

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Bristow, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Bristow, OK

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargeLab Charging Station

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Enid, Oklahoma

Leonardo's Children's Museum & Adventure Quest

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Enid, Oklahoma

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+15802332787

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.1 and 59.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
5.1 mi into trip | ~7m in | CR N3730 / South 337th West Avenue

Turn left onto CR N3730 / South 337th West Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
5.3 mi into trip | ~7m in | West South 181 Street

Turn right onto West South 181 Street

Navigation decision point

5
13.4 mi into trip | ~21m in | OK 48

Turn right onto OK 48

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
28.9 mi into trip | ~42m in | US 412 / Cimarron Turnpike

Merge onto US 412 / Cimarron Turnpike

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
59.2 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | US 412 / Cimarron Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto US 412 / Cimarron Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.51 one way

$37.02 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $20.32 $40.65
premium $4.89 $22.79 $45.57
diesel $5.61 $26.14 $52.28

Estimated Tolls: $2.92

Cimarron Turnpike (58.3 mi) $2.92

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

$19

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.4 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 35.5 0 $12.43 $5.68
Efficient EV 29.6 0 $10.36 $4.74
EV Truck/SUV 47.4 0 $16.58 $7.58

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 20, 2026

Origin

Bristow, OK

Late night in Bristow on Tuesday

Local time

5:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Enid, OK

Late night in Enid on Tuesday

Local time

5:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

73°F

Yale, OK

59 mi in

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

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 14m 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?

Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 118.4-mile journey. With 63% of the route on highways, you'll experience stretches of higher-speed travel, particularly on the Cimarron Turnpike. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 58.3 miles on this turnpike, offering a chance to settle in for a considerable period. While predominantly highway, the route also incorporates other main roads like Norma A. Lamb Highway and OK 48, suggesting a mix that maintains efficient progress without being solely interstate.

63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.3 mi on Cimarron Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Cimarron Turnpike and Norma A. Lamb Highway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in near CR N3730 / South 337th West Avenue.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 118.4 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 5.1 miles (CR N3730 / South 337th West Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (West South 181 Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles (OK 48): Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Bristow, OK

Full guide →

Bristow is in the Green Country region of Oklahoma.

Arriving in Enid, OK

Full guide →

Enid is the county seat of Garfield County, Oklahoma. The population was 47,045 at the 2000 census. It is in the Red Carpet Country region of Oklahoma. Enid was founded during the opening of the Cherokee Outlet by land run in 1893 and was originally a stop along the Chisolm Trail. It has also been the home of Vance Air Force Base since 1941.

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 2h 14m. Total distance: 118.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 58.3 miles on Cimarron Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $2.92 in tolls one way, starting with Cimarron 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.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles (CR N3730 / South 337th West Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (West South 181 Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles (OK 48): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Enid, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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