Spanning 144.4 miles across the Oklahoma plains, this drive from Claremore to Enid is a straightforward trek that typically takes about 2 hours and 36 minutes. Because the total duration is quite manageable, it serves as a perfect one-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You should plan on a fuel budget of roughly $22 to cover the distance. Both your starting point and destination sit within the Great Plains, ensuring a consistent regional feel throughout your journey. Whether you are commuting or exploring, this route offers a practical and efficient connection between these two Oklahoma cities.
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
72.2 miles from Claremore, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 19m 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
Keystone Expressway
8.7 mi
9m
East Owen K. Garriott Road
6.4 mi
9m
I 44
5.1 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Cimarron Turnpike
— 58.9 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Claremore, OK and Enid, OK.
1
Start on OK 88
0.1 mi·27 sec·West Will Rogers Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Turn right onto South Cherokee Avenue
355 ft·17 sec·South Cherokee Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto OK 20
0.6 mi·1 min·West Patti Page Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on OK 20
0.6 mi·59 sec·East Will Rogers Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 44: Tulsa, JoplinUse the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·22 sec·this road
7
Turn slight right
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward I 44 West: Tulsa
8
Merge onto I 44
12 mi·12 min·Will Rogers Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
9
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.
10
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.
11
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.
12
Continue on US 64; US 412
3.6 mi·3 min·Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 64; US 412
1.2 mi·1 min·Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 64; US 412
5.1 mi·5 min·Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 412
31 mi·29 min·Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412
28 mi·27 min·Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 64; US 412
24 mi·26 min·Norma A. Lamb Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 64; US 412
6.4 mi·9 min·East Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn right onto South Grand Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·South Grand Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
South Grand Avenue
Trip Plan
To keep your trip stress-free, consider that you only need to plan for one major stop during the 144.4-mile journey. Since this is a relatively short drive, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best, though mid-morning starts often provide the most comfortable driving conditions. Keep your fuel budget of $22 in mind as you pace your travel, and ensure your vehicle is ready for a significant stretch of turnpike driving. A specific tip for this route is to monitor your speed closely while transitioning between the Sand Springs Expressway and the Cimarron Turnpike, as road conditions and traffic flow can shift quickly at these junctions.
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 72.2 miles from Claremore, OK, or about 1h 19m 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 32 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.2 miles or 1h 19m 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 5m
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 Claremore, 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 Claremore, OK
This is one driving day of about 144.4 miles and 2h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Claremore, 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 29.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|South Cherokee Avenue
Turn right onto South Cherokee Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|OK 20 / West Patti Page Boulevard
Turn left onto OK 20 / West Patti Page Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
14.2 mi into trip|~16m 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
19.4 mi into trip|~23m 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
29.7 mi into trip|~35m 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
$22.58 one way
$45.15 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg51 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$24.79
$49.57
premium
$4.89
$27.79
$55.58
diesel
$5.61
$31.88
$63.76
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
$23
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
43.3
0
$15.16
$6.93
Efficient EV
36.1
0
$12.64
$5.78
EV Truck/SUV
57.8
0
$20.22
$9.24
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Claremore, OK
Night
in Claremore on Saturday
Local time
11:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Enid, OK
Night
in Enid on Saturday
Local time
11:19 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
1 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 36m 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?
This highway-focused drive relies heavily on major thoroughfares, with approximately 76% of the journey spent on high-speed roads. You will navigate via the Cimarron Turnpike, the Norma A. Lamb Highway, and the Sand Springs Expressway as you transition between regions. Expect a consistent pace, highlighted by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 58.9 miles along the Cimarron Turnpike. The experience behind the wheel is centered on efficiency, moving you quickly across the landscape rather than through winding, technical backroads.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 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 0.1 miles in near South Cherokee Avenue.
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 11 significant decision points across 144.4 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 0.1 miles (South Cherokee Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (OK 20 / West Patti Page Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.2 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Claremore, OK and Enid, OK, road signs point toward Tulsa and Tulsa International Airport.
Tulsa
19.4 mi in|~23m|via I 244; US 412
Tulsa International Airport
19.4 mi in|~23m|via I 244; US 412
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 36m. Total distance: 144.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). 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 0.1 miles (South Cherokee Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (OK 20 / West Patti Page Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.2 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.
