If you are planning a trip from Bushyhead to Enid, you are looking at a 156-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 50 minutes. This route stays entirely within the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, making it a straightforward trek that works perfectly as a single-day excursion. You should budget approximately $24 for fuel, depending on your vehicle's efficiency. Because the trip is relatively short, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you have extra activities planned at your destination. It is a practical, highway-focused drive that allows you to cross the state with minimal stress.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
78 miles from Bushyhead, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 29m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Cimarron Turnpike
58.9 mi
56m
Norma A. Lamb Highway
24.5 mi
26m
Sand Springs Expressway
14.8 mi
16m
Will Rogers Turnpike
12.3 mi
12m
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
10.3 mi
12m
Clem McSpadden Highway
10.1 mi
12m
Keystone Expressway
8.7 mi
9m
East Owen K. Garriott Road
6.4 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
Cimarron Turnpike
— 58.9 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bushyhead, OK and Enid, OK.
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Start on OK 66; US Historic 66
10 mi·12 min·Clem McSpadden Highway
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn left onto CR S4160
2.0 mi·3 min·North Sioux Avenue
3
Continue on Maiden Lane
359 ft·9 sec·Maiden Lane
4
Turn right onto East 9th Street
0.1 mi·18 sec·East 9th Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto North Dorothy Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·North Dorothy Avenue
6
At end of road, turn left onto OK 20
0.3 mi·32 sec·East Will Rogers Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 44: Tulsa, JoplinUse the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·22 sec·this road
9
Turn slight right
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward I 44 West: Tulsa
10
Merge onto I 44
12 mi·12 min·Will Rogers Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44
5.1 mi·6 min·I 44
Exit 34Toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: TulsaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 244; US 412
10 mi·12 min·Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Exit 236BToward I 244 West, US 412 West: Sand Springs, Enid, Downtown Tulsa, Tulsa International AirportUse the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412
15 mi·16 min·Sand Springs Expressway
Exit 5BToward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand SpringsUse the slight left lane.
14
Continue on US 64; US 412
3.6 mi·3 min·Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 64; US 412
1.2 mi·1 min·Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 64; US 412
5.1 mi·5 min·Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 412
31 mi·29 min·Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412
28 mi·27 min·Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on US 64; US 412
24 mi·26 min·Norma A. Lamb Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on US 64; US 412
6.4 mi·9 min·East Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn right onto South Grand Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·South Grand Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
South Grand Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable 2-hour and 50-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You only need to plan for one major stop, which is perfect for stretching your legs or grabbing a quick snack midway through. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the Cimarron Turnpike, as that 58.9-mile stretch is your longest period away from local services. If you prefer to avoid high traffic, try to schedule your departure during mid-morning or early afternoon hours. Planning your single stop around the transition between the highway systems will help keep your momentum steady until you reach Enid.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 78 miles from Bushyhead, OK, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.9 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 34 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78 miles or 1h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 17m
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 Bushyhead, 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 Bushyhead, OK
This is one driving day of about 156 miles and 2h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Bushyhead, 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 Cimarron Turnpike for about 58.9 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 12.7 and 41.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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12.7 mi into trip|~17m in|OK 20 / East Will Rogers Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto OK 20 / East Will Rogers Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
13 mi into trip|~17m in
Take the ramp toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
9
25.8 mi into trip|~31m in|I 44
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 34
Toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tuls...
9
30.9 mi into trip|~37m in|I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Sand Springs, Enid, Downtown Tulsa, Tulsa International Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 236B
Toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Sand Springs, E...
9
41.2 mi into trip|~50m in|US 412 / Sand Springs Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412 / Sand Springs Expressway toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 5B
Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: San...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.39 one way
$48.78 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg55 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$26.78
$53.56
premium
$4.89
$30.02
$60.04
diesel
$5.61
$34.44
$68.89
Estimated Tolls: $3.56
Cimarron Turnpike
(58.9 mi)$2.95
Will Rogers Turnpike
(12.3 mi)$0.61
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
$24
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46.8
0
$16.38
$7.49
Efficient EV
39
0
$13.65
$6.24
EV Truck/SUV
62.4
0
$21.84
$9.98
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Bushyhead, OK
Night
in Bushyhead on Saturday
Local time
9:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Enid, OK
Night
in Enid on Saturday
Local time
9:46 PM
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 50m 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 drive defined by speed and efficiency, as 71% of your journey is spent on highways. You will navigate a mix of roads, including the Sand Springs Expressway, the Norma A. Lamb Highway, and the Cimarron Turnpike. The latter offers the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip, spanning 58.9 miles where you can settle into a consistent pace. While the drive is functional rather than scenic, the transition between these major arteries keeps the experience moving quickly. You will find that the road character is consistent, favoring high-speed travel over technical winding turns.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.9 mi on Cimarron Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Cimarron Turnpike and Norma A. Lamb Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.7 miles in near OK 20 / East Will Rogers Boulevard.
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 13 significant decision points across 156 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: at 12.7 miles (OK 20 / East Will Rogers Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.8 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,240 ft588 ft
Total Climb
742 ft
Total Descent
267 ft
Highest Point
1,240 ft
~156 mi in
Elevation Range
652 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bushyhead, OK and Enid, OK, road signs point toward Joplin, Tulsa and Tulsa International Airport.
Joplin
13 mi in|~17m
Tulsa
30.9 mi in|~37m|via I 244; US 412
Tulsa International Airport
30.9 mi in|~37m|via I 244; US 412
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 50m. Total distance: 156 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 58.9 miles on Cimarron Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.56 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.
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: at 12.7 miles (OK 20 / East Will Rogers Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.8 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Enid, OK before heading back.
