Colbert, OK to Enid, OK is 244 miles and takes about 4h 45m via World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, North Portland Avenue, and US 70, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you across the Oklahoma portion of the Great Plains, offering a straightforward drive through mostly rural landscapes. With a recommended one-day trip duration, it's a manageable route for a quick hop between two points in the state. You'll encounter a mix of highway and surface roads, so be prepared for varying driving conditions. Plan for this drive to be a practical transit rather than a scenic expedition.
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
122 miles from Colbert, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 18m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
68.8 mi
1h 10m
North Portland Avenue
49.7 mi
1h 1m
US 70
43.2 mi
55m
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
11 mi
11m
Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
9.8 mi
10m
Lake Hefner Parkway
9.4 mi
10m
US 69
8.6 mi
9m
Will Rogers Expressway
7.3 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
— 68.8 mi, about 1h 10m
Traffic on I-35
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 26 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~2,880 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,606
Quietest
2 AM
~297 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colbert, OK and Enid, OK.
1
Start on South Franklin Street
1.0 mi·2 min·South Franklin Street
2
Continue on Leavenworth Trail
0.5 mi·1 min·Leavenworth Trail
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward US 69 North, US 75 North: DurantUse the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Merge onto US 69; US 75
2.3 mi·2 min·US 69; US 75
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 69; US 75
1.1 mi·1 min·US 69; US 75
Toward US 69 North, US 75 North: DurantUse the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 69; US 75
5.2 mi·5 min·US 69; US 75
Toward US 69 North, US 75 North: DurantUse the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward US 70 West: MadillUse the sharp right lane.
8
Merge onto US 70
2.2 mi·2 min·Durant Bypass
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto US 70
4.2 mi·4 min·West Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Continue on US 70
12 mi·14 min·US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 70
0.3 mi·35 sec·US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 70
521 ft·12 sec·US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 70
0.4 mi·58 sec·US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 70
0.1 mi·14 sec·US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on US 70
0.1 mi·12 sec·US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 70
0.5 mi·46 sec·US 70
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Continue on US 70
7.2 mi·10 min·US 70
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Turn left onto US 70
22 mi·26 min·US 70
Use the left lane.
19
Take the exit onto US 70
0.2 mi·33 sec·US 70
Toward I 35: Oklahoma CityUse the straight / right lanes.
20
Merge onto I 35; US 70
34 mi·34 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on I 35
11 mi·11 min·Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on I 35
34 mi·35 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on I 35
5.7 mi·6 min·Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on I 35; US 77
6.6 mi·7 min·Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on I 35; US 77
0.3 mi·18 sec·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi·18 sec
Toward I 240 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith
27
Continue on US 62
420 ft·10 sec·US 62
28
Turn slight right
0.1 mi·19 sec
Toward I 240 West, US 62 West, OK 3: LawtonUse the right lane.
29
Merge onto I 240; OK 3
1.0 mi·1 min·Southeast Expressway
30
Continue on I 240; US 62; OK 3
4.2 mi·5 min·Southwest Expressway
Use the straight lane.
31
Merge onto I 44; I 240; OK 3
7.3 mi·9 min·Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
32
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 3; OK 74
9.4 mi·10 min·Lake Hefner Parkway
Exit 123BToward OK 3 West, OK 74 North: Lake Hefner ParkwayUse the straight / sharp right lanes.
33
Continue on OK 74
33 mi·41 min·North Portland Avenue
Use the straight lane.
34
Continue on OK 74
3.0 mi·3 min·Angie Debo Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
35
Continue on OK 74
17 mi·20 min·North Portland Avenue
36
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·34 sec
Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, CR E0425 West
37
Merge onto US 64; US 412; CR E0425
9.8 mi·10 min·Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
Use the straight / uturn lanes.
38
Continue on US 64; US 412
6.4 mi·9 min·East Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
39
Turn right onto South Grand Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·South Grand Avenue
40
Arrive at destination
South Grand Avenue
Trip Plan
Given this route's 4h 45m estimated duration, a morning departure from Colbert, OK is ideal, allowing you ample time to reach Enid, OK before evening. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility to adjust your pace. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the $38 budget is an estimate and the longest stretch without a major road change is 68.8 miles. Consider breaking up the drive with a brief stop around the halfway point to stretch your legs. Remember that most of this route involves surface roads, so be mindful of posted speed limits and potential for local traffic.
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 122 miles from Colbert, OK, or about 2h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.8 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 54 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122 miles or 2h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 50m
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 Colbert, 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 Colbert, OK
This is one driving day of about 244 miles and 4h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Colbert, 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 World War I Veterans Memorial Highway for about 68.8 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 165.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.5 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the ramp toward US 69 North, US 75 North: Durant
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Toward US 69 North, US 75 North: Durant
6
10.3 mi into trip|~13m in
Take the exit toward US 70 West: Madill
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the sharp right lane.
Toward US 70 West: Madill
6
59.9 mi into trip|~1h 15m in|US 70
Take the exit onto US 70 toward I 35: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 35: Oklahoma City
6
152.3 mi into trip|~2h 52m in
Take the exit toward I 240 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 240 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith
9
165.2 mi into trip|~3h 8m in|OK 3; OK 74 / Lake Hefner Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 3; OK 74 / Lake Hefner Parkway toward OK 3 West, OK 74 North: Lake Hefner Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
Exit 123B
Toward OK 3 West, OK 74 North: Lake Hefner Park...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.03 one way
$72.07 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg85 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$39.78
$79.56
premium
$4.72
$45.30
$90.61
diesel
$4.80
$46.07
$92.14
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
73.2
0
$25.62
$11.71
Efficient EV
61
0
$21.35
$9.76
EV Truck/SUV
97.6
1
$34.16
$15.62
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 15, 2026
Origin
Colbert, OK
Evening
in Colbert on Saturday
Local time
8:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 6 mph21% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Enid, OK
Evening
in Enid on Saturday
Local time
8:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
ESE 2 to 6 mph24% 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
1 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
4h 45m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
$18
near mile 159.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 30% highway, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 68.8 miles along the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition from highway speeds to more moderate surface road travel. You'll notice the change as you move from the more open highway to areas with more frequent intersections and potentially slower local traffic.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 68.8 mi on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 244 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 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.9 miles (US 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,273 ft663 ft
Total Climb
920 ft
Total Descent
344 ft
Highest Point
1,273 ft
~156.9 mi in
Elevation Range
610 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Colbert, OK to Enid, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Cr E0425 West along the way.
Cr E0425 West
227.3 mi in|~4h 23m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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 4h 45m. Total distance: 244 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 68.8 miles on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 16 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 16 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.9 miles (US 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial and Chickasaw National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Enid, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
