Traveling from Buffalo to Enid covers 122 miles across the Great Plains, typically taking about 2 hours and 28 minutes to complete. Because this is a relatively short distance, you can easily tackle the entire journey in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $19 on fuel for the trip, making it a budget-friendly way to navigate this part of Oklahoma. You will primarily navigate via Southeast 6th Street, US 183, and Oklahoma Avenue. Whether you are heading out for business or a change of scenery, this straightforward route offers a reliable connection between the two towns.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
61 miles from Buffalo, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Southeast 6th Street
64.7 mi
1h 13m
US 183
28.6 mi
33m
Oklahoma Avenue
12.5 mi
17m
Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
6 mi
6m
West Owen K. Garriott Road
5.5 mi
9m
North Hoy Street
3.9 mi
5m
South Independence Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
Lahoma Road
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Southeast 6th Street
— 64.7 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo, OK and Enid, OK.
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Start on US 64; US 183
3.9 mi·5 min·North Hoy Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Continue on US 183
15 mi·17 min·US 183
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
5.0 mi·6 min·US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
0.3 mi·21 sec·US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
3.4 mi·3 min·US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
1.5 mi·1 min·US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
3.7 mi·4 min·US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
13 mi·17 min·Oklahoma Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Continue on US 412
65 mi·1 hr 13 min·Southeast 6th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 60; US 412; CR E0430
0.3 mi·40 sec·Lahoma Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 60; US 412; CR E0430
6.0 mi·6 min·Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
12
Continue on US 60; US 412; CR E0430
5.5 mi·9 min·West Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto South Independence Avenue
0.3 mi·47 sec·South Independence Avenue
14
Turn right onto West Maine Street
451 ft·23 sec·West Maine Street
15
Turn left onto South Grand Avenue
48 ft·1 sec·South Grand Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
South Grand Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable 2.5-hour drive with no mandatory stops, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. Consider fueling up before you leave Buffalo, as the $19 estimated cost is a good baseline to keep in mind for your travel budget. Because the route is turn-heavy, keep a close eye on your navigation to ensure you stay on track through the local road segments. Since you won't need to split the drive into multiple days, you can easily make this a round trip or a quick one-way excursion. Always verify your route map before heading out to account for the specific turns required along US 183 and Oklahoma Avenue.
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 61 miles from Buffalo, OK, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.7 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 27 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61 miles or 1h 14m 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 59m
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 Buffalo, 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 Buffalo, OK
This is one driving day of about 122 miles and 2h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Buffalo, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Southeast 6th Street for about 64.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 34.9
Woodward, Oklahoma
Hours: 11 am–2 pm
+15802905052
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 122 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 64; US 183 / North Hoy Street
Depart onto US 64; US 183 / North Hoy Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
18.6 mi into trip|~22m in|US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Turn left onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
32.6 mi into trip|~38m in|US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3 / Oklahoma Avenue
Turn left onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3 / Oklahoma Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
121.6 mi into trip|~2h 27m in|South Independence Avenue
Turn left onto South Independence Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
122 mi into trip|~2h 28m in|South Grand Avenue
Turn left onto South Grand Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.07 one way
$38.15 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg43 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$20.94
$41.88
premium
$4.89
$23.48
$46.96
diesel
$5.61
$26.94
$53.87
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.6
0
$12.81
$5.86
Efficient EV
30.5
0
$10.67
$4.88
EV Truck/SUV
48.8
0
$17.08
$7.81
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% 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
Buffalo, OK
Late night
in Buffalo on Sunday
Local time
1:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Enid, OK
Late night
in Enid on Sunday
Local time
1:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 28m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Highway travel accounts for just 23% of your total mileage, keeping you on local roads for the majority of the trip. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, covering 64.7 miles along Southeast 6th Street. The shifting road conditions keep the drive engaging, as you transition between these local routes and the occasional highway segment. Prepare for a steady pace that reflects the rural character of the region as you move through the Great Plains.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64.7 mi on Southeast 6th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 64; US 183 / North Hoy Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 28m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 64; US 183 / North Hoy Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.6 miles (US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.6 miles (US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3 / Oklahoma Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 28m. Total distance: 122 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 64.7 miles on Southeast 6th Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (US 64; US 183 / North Hoy Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.6 miles (US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.6 miles (US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3 / Oklahoma Avenue): 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.
