Broken Bow, OK to Enid, OK is 327.1 miles and takes about 5h 56m via Indian Nation Turnpike and Cimarron Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $49 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you from the Great Plains region of Oklahoma to another part of the Great Plains, primarily on well-maintained turnpikes. With a recommended one-day drive, it's a straightforward path across the state. Plan for a solid few hours of driving time, making it a feasible option if you're looking to cover ground efficiently within Oklahoma.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
163.5 miles from Broken Bow, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 53m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Indian Nation Turnpike
104.9 mi
1h 44m
Cimarron Turnpike
58.9 mi
56m
Wayne Crusoe Memorial Highway
43.6 mi
49m
Norma A. Lamb Highway
24.5 mi
26m
Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
13.8 mi
16m
Sand Springs Expressway
11.1 mi
12m
Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
10.7 mi
12m
Okmulgee Beeline
9.8 mi
12m
Longest stretch:
Indian Nation Turnpike
— 104.9 mi, about 1h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broken Bow, OK and Enid, OK.
1
Start on West 3rd Street
145 ft·11 sec·West 3rd Street
2
Turn left onto US 259
2.5 mi·3 min·North Park Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn slight right onto OK 3; US 70; US 259
0.5 mi·32 sec·OK 3; US 70; US 259
4
Continue on US 70; US 259; OK 3
3.7 mi·4 min·US 70; US 259; OK 3
5
Continue on OK 3; US 70; US 259
1.4 mi·1 min·Northeast Lincoln Road
6
Turn right onto US 70
4.0 mi·4 min·Washington Street
7
Turn right onto US 70
1.4 mi·1 min·Northwest Texas Avenue
8
Continue on US 70
44 mi·49 min·Wayne Crusoe Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on OK 375
105 mi·1 hr 44 min·Indian Nation Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on I 40 Business; US 62; US 75
1.4 mi·2 min·I 40 Business; US 62; US 75
Toward US 62 East, US 75 North, I 40 Business West: Henryetta, OkmulgeeUse the left / straight lanes.
11
Continue on US 62; US 75
10 mi·12 min·Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
Toward US 62 East, US 75 North: Okmulgee, TulsaUse the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 62; US 75
5.1 mi·9 min·South Wood Drive
Toward US 62 East, US 75 North: Okmulgee, TulsaUse the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 75
0.5 mi·35 sec·Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
Toward US 75 North: TulsaUse the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 75
14 mi·16 min·Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
Toward US 75 North: TulsaUse the straight / sharp right lanes.
15
Continue on US 75
9.8 mi·12 min·Okmulgee Beeline
Toward US 75 North: TulsaUse the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 75
5.3 mi·6 min·Okmulgee Expressway
Toward US 75 North: TulsaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City, SapulpaUse the sharp right lane.
18
Merge onto I 44; OK 66
1.1 mi·1 min·Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 344
5.6 mi·6 min·Gilcrease Expressway
Exit 223BToward OK 344 WestUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn left
0.3 mi·24 sec
Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 WestUse the left lane.
21
Take the ramp
359 ft·8 sec
Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West
22
Merge onto US 64; US 412; OK 51
11 mi·12 min·Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on US 64; US 412
3.6 mi·3 min·Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on US 64; US 412
1.2 mi·1 min·Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on US 64; US 412
5.1 mi·5 min·Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on US 412
31 mi·29 min·Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412
28 mi·27 min·Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
28
Continue on US 64; US 412
24 mi·26 min·Norma A. Lamb Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Continue on US 64; US 412
6.4 mi·9 min·East Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Turn right onto South Grand Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·South Grand Avenue
31
Arrive at destination
South Grand Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 56m estimated driving time, leaving Broken Bow in the morning is advisable to ensure you arrive in Enid with plenty of daylight. While this route is manageable in a single day, consider breaking it up if you prefer a more relaxed pace, perhaps with an overnight stop around the halfway point. The longest stretch without a major change in road type is over 100 miles on the Indian Nation Turnpike, so ensure you have adequate fuel before entering that segment. Keep an eye on fuel costs, estimated at $49 for this trip.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 163.5 miles from Broken Bow, OK, or about 2h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.9 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 72 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 163.5 miles or 2h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 52m
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 Broken Bow, 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 Broken Bow, OK
This is one driving day of about 327.1 miles and 5h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from Broken Bow, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Indian Nation Turnpike for about 104.9 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 267.9 — 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|US 259 / North Park Drive
Turn left onto US 259 / North Park Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
208.1 mi into trip|~3h 50m in
Take the exit toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City, Sapulpa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the sharp right lane.
Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City, Sa...
8
210 mi into trip|~3h 53m in|OK 344 / Gilcrease Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 344 / Gilcrease Expressway toward OK 344 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 223B
Toward OK 344 West
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215.6 mi into trip|~3h 59m in
Turn left toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West
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267.9 mi into trip|~4h 52m 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
$51.22 one way
$102.43 round trip
$3.98/gal25.4 MPG avg114 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.42
$56.87
$113.74
premium
$4.72
$60.75
$121.49
diesel
$5.93
$76.31
$152.63
Estimated Tolls: $10.29
Indian Nation Turnpike
(104.9 mi)$7.34
Cimarron Turnpike
(58.9 mi)$2.95
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
$51
Tolls
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$87–$112
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 114.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
98.1
1
$34.35
$15.70
Efficient EV
81.8
0
$28.62
$13.08
EV Truck/SUV
130.8
1
$45.79
$20.93
Gas CO2
114 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Oct 18, 2026
Origin
Broken Bow, OK
Evening
in Broken Bow on Sunday
Local time
6:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Mostly Clear
E 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Enid, OK
Evening
in Enid on Sunday
Local time
6:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
37°F
Mostly Clear
S 6 mph0% chanceLive 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
4 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
5h 56m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 64% of this 327.1-mile drive on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 104.9 miles along the Indian Nation Turnpike. After the turnpikes, expect a shift to more rural cruising on Wayne Crusoe Memorial Highway. The transition from high-speed turnpikes to surface roads means you'll notice a change in traffic pace and exit frequency.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104.9 mi on Indian Nation Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Indian Nation Turnpike and Cimarron Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 259 / North Park Drive.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 327.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 259 / North Park Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 208.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 210 miles (OK 344 / Gilcrease Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,240 ft468 ft
Total Climb
1,092 ft
Total Descent
320 ft
Highest Point
1,240 ft
~312.6 mi in
Elevation Range
772 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Broken Bow, OK and Enid, OK, road signs point toward Okmulgee, Tulsa and Sapulpa.
Okmulgee
161.9 mi in|~2h 50m|via I 40 Business; US 62; US 75
Broken Bow is a small town in the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. It is the gateway to Broken Bow Lake, Beavers Bend Resort Park, and Hochatown, in the Kiamichi Country tourism region of Oklahoma.
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.
Top landmarks
•Broadway Tower — building in Enid, Oklahoma, USA
•Enid Cemetery — cemetery in Enid, Oklahoma
•Enid Downtown Historic District — historic district in Oklahoma, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 56m. Total distance: 327.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 104.9 miles on Indian Nation Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $10.29 in tolls one way, starting with Indian Nation 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Enid, 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 259 / North Park Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 208.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 210 miles (OK 344 / Gilcrease Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Enid, OK before the return drive.
