Spanning 160.7 miles across the Oklahoma Great Plains, this route connects Davis to Enid in approximately 3 hours and 7 minutes. You will primarily navigate via I-35 North, the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, and the Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway. Given the manageable duration, this trip works perfectly as a straightforward day excursion, requiring no overnight split. Budgeting roughly $24 for fuel will cover your transit comfortably. Whether you are heading north for business or personal travel, the path offers a direct link through the heart of the state.
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
80.3 miles from Davis, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 28m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
North Portland Avenue
49.7 mi
1h 1m
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
42.3 mi
43m
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
Will Rogers Expressway
7.3 mi
9m
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.6 mi
7m
East Owen K. Garriott Road
6.4 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
North Portland Avenue
— 49.7 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davis, OK and Enid, OK.
1
Start on OK 7
3.1 mi·4 min·East Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 35 North: Oklahoma CityUse the straight / right lanes.
3
Merge onto I 35
7.9 mi·7 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on I 35
11 mi·11 min·Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on I 35
34 mi·35 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 35
5.7 mi·6 min·Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on I 35; US 77
6.6 mi·7 min·Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on I 35; US 77
0.3 mi·18 sec·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·18 sec
Toward I 240 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith
10
Continue on US 62
420 ft·10 sec·US 62
11
Turn slight right
0.1 mi·19 sec
Toward I 240 West, US 62 West, OK 3: LawtonUse the right lane.
12
Merge onto I 240; OK 3
1.0 mi·1 min·Southeast Expressway
13
Continue on I 240; US 62; OK 3
4.2 mi·5 min·Southwest Expressway
Use the straight lane.
14
Merge onto I 44; I 240; OK 3
7.3 mi·9 min·Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
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.
16
Continue on OK 74
33 mi·41 min·North Portland Avenue
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on OK 74
3.0 mi·3 min·Angie Debo Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Continue on OK 74
17 mi·20 min·North Portland Avenue
19
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·34 sec
Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, CR E0425 West
20
Merge onto US 64; US 412; CR E0425
9.8 mi·10 min·Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
Use the straight / uturn lanes.
21
Continue on US 64; US 412
6.4 mi·9 min·East Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn right onto South Grand Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·South Grand Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
South Grand Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience without needing an extensive travel itinerary. Plan for at least one stop to break up the three-hour drive, which helps keep you alert given the turn-heavy nature of the roads. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, though the $24 budget estimate should suffice for the 160.7-mile distance. Because this route relies on specific memorial highways, stay attentive to signage changes to ensure you stay on the correct path through the local segments. Taking it slow on the turns will make the overall experience much more comfortable.
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 80.3 miles from Davis, OK, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.7 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 35 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.3 miles or 1h 28m 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 31m
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 Davis, 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 Davis, OK
This is one driving day of about 160.7 miles and 3h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Davis, 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 North Portland Avenue for about 49.7 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 3.1 and 81.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
3.1 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the exit toward I 35 North: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 35 North: Oklahoma City
5
3.4 mi into trip|~4m in|I 35 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 35 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
69 mi into trip|~1h 14m 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
6
69.2 mi into trip|~1h 14m in
Turn slight right toward I 240 West, US 62 West, OK 3: Lawton
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 240 West, US 62 West, OK 3: Lawton
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81.9 mi into trip|~1h 30m 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
$25.12 one way
$50.25 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg56 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$27.58
$55.17
premium
$4.89
$30.93
$61.85
diesel
$5.61
$35.48
$70.96
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
48.2
0
$16.87
$7.71
Efficient EV
40.2
0
$14.06
$6.43
EV Truck/SUV
64.3
0
$22.50
$10.28
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% 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
Davis, OK
Late night
in Davis on Sunday
Local time
12:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Enid, OK
Late night
in Enid on Sunday
Local time
12:58 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
16 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
3h 7m 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 driving experience as you transition between major thoroughfares and secondary routes. While the journey utilizes key highways, the route profile leans away from a monotonous interstate grind, favoring a more engaged, varied driving style. With a highway share of 0%, you should prepare for a drive that prioritizes local connectivity over high-speed open lanes. The character of the road shifts as you leave Davis and progress toward Enid, requiring your full attention through the varying intersections and turns. It is a practical, functional transit that demands active navigation rather than passive cruising.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.7 mi on North Portland Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in.
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 160.7 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 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (I 35 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 69 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Davis, OK to Enid, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Cr E0425 West along the way.
Cr E0425 West
143.9 mi in|~2h 46m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 7m. Total distance: 160.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49.7 miles on North Portland Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (I 35 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 69 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Enid, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
