Origin
Claremore, OK
Night in Claremore on Saturday
Local time
9:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Claremore, OK to Jenks, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
36.4 mi
59 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Claremore, OK
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Jenks, OK
Mateusz Dach
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit across the Oklahoma Great Plains, the 36.4-mile trip from Claremore to Jenks is an ideal day trip. You can expect to reach your destination in approximately 45 minutes, making it a highly efficient connection between these two locations. With a minimal fuel budget of just $6, this route is as economical as it is fast. Because the drive is short, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning. It serves as a practical, no-nonsense path that keeps you moving directly to your destination without unnecessary complications.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Will Rogers Turnpike | 12.3 mi | 12m |
| I 44 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Creek Turnpike | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Skelly Bypass | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| West Patti Page Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Will Rogers Boulevard | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Will Rogers Turnpike
— 12.3 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Claremore, OK and Jenks, 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, Joplin
Use 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 34
Toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44; OK 66
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Skelly Bypass
Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Sapulpa, Oklahoma City
Use the slight left lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 234A
Toward US 169: Broken Arrow, Owasso
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
Toward US 169 South: Broken Arrow
Use the sharp right lane.
14
Merge onto US 169
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 64; US 169
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
16
Merge onto US 64; US 169; OK 364
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Creek Turnpike
Toward US 64 East, US 169 South, OK 364 West: Bixby, Jenks, Sapulpa, Oklahoma City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Riverside Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
18
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
this road
19
Turn slight right
191 ft
·
5 sec
20
Turn straight onto Riverside Parkway
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Riverside Parkway
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn left onto East 96th Street South
501 ft
·
16 sec
·
East 96th Street South
Toward Jenks
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on E. G. Featherston, Junior Memorial Bridge
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
E. G. Featherston, Junior Memorial Bridge
23
Continue on East Main Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Main Street
24
Continue on East A Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East A Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
265 ft
·
11 sec
·
North 2nd Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
26
Arrive at destination
North 2nd Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from Claremore, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 14.2 and 22.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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...
8
19.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Sapulpa, Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Sapulpa, Oklahoma...
8
21.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward US 169: Broken Arrow, Owasso
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 234A
Toward US 169: Broken Arrow, Owasso
7
22 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
22.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 169 South: Broken Arrow
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the sharp right lane.
Toward US 169 South: Broken Arrow
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.69 one way
$11.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.00 | $14.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.04 | $16.07 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.91
Will Rogers Turnpike
(12.3 mi)
$0.61
Creek Turnpike
(4.3 mi)
$0.30
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Jenks, OK
Night in Jenks on Saturday
Local time
9:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16 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
45m 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?
This trip is a quintessential highway-focused drive, with 74% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You will navigate a combination of the Will Rogers Turnpike, I-44, and the Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway to complete the trek. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 12.3-mile segment on the Will Rogers Turnpike, which allows for a steady, consistent pace behind the wheel. Expect a predictable experience as you transition between these major arterial roads, moving efficiently through the landscape rather than navigating technical local streets.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.3 mi on Will Rogers Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Will Rogers Turnpike and I 44. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.2 miles in near I 44.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 36.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.2 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.4 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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 Jenks, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City, Owasso and Sapulpa.
Oklahoma City
19.4 mi in
|
~23m
|
via I 44; OK 66
Owasso
21.8 mi in
|
~25m
Sapulpa
30.5 mi in
|
~36m
|
via US 64; US 169; OK 364
About the Cities
Arriving in Jenks, OK
Full guide →Jenks is in the Green Country region of Oklahoma. Jenks' landscape is very similar to Tulsa's (it is right next to it) which is green with lots of trees and hills. It is right next to the Arkansas River, Riverparks, and it is near to many of the attractions in Tulsa. Its people are very friendly too, they have that famous Southern charm.
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 45m. Total distance: 36.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.3 miles on Will Rogers Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.91 in tolls one way, starting with Will Rogers 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 Jenks, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.2 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.4 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Jenks, 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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