If you are planning a quick excursion through the Oklahoma Great Plains, the 100.1-mile journey from Del City to Enid is a straightforward option. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 51 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. Budget approximately $15 for fuel to cover the distance, which is quite reasonable for a short-haul drive. Because the route is relatively short, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or mid-trip hotel stays. Both the starting point and destination sit firmly within the Great Plains, ensuring a consistent landscape throughout your travels. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that gets you from point A to point B without any necessary stops.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50 miles from Del City, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
57.1 mi
58m
US 64
24.7 mi
26m
East Owen K. Garriott Road
6.4 mi
9m
Shannon Miller Parkway
4.1 mi
4m
Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
2.9 mi
3m
Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
1.7 mi
2m
Tinker Diagonal
1.1 mi
1m
South Sunnylane Road
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
— 57.1 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Del City, OK and Enid, OK.
1
Start on Southeast 22nd Street
169 ft·11 sec·Southeast 22nd Street
2
Turn right onto South Sunnylane Road
0.9 mi·1 min·South Sunnylane Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn left onto Tinker Diagonal
0.2 mi·21 sec·Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Take the ramp
488 ft·13 sec
Toward I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City
5
Merge onto I 40; US 270
1.0 mi·1 min·Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 153Toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita
7
Merge onto I 35; US 62
1.7 mi·2 min·Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 35
2.9 mi·3 min·Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on I 35
5.4 mi·5 min·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 North, I 44 East, OK 66 EastUse the straight lane.
10
Continue on I 35; OK 66
4.1 mi·4 min·Shannon Miller Parkway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on I 35; US 77
52 mi·52 min·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto US 64
25 mi·26 min·US 64
Exit 194BToward US 64 West, US 412 West: EnidUse the sharp right lane.
13
Continue on US 64; US 412
6.4 mi·9 min·East Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto South Grand Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·South Grand Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
South Grand Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Aim to leave during off-peak hours if you want to avoid potential congestion on the local road sections. Because there are no mandatory stops scheduled, you can easily complete the entire 100.1-mile distance in one go without needing to plan for extended breaks. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the route can be more fatiguing than a straight highway, so ensure you are well-rested before heading out. A specific tip for this drive is to keep your navigation tools ready when moving between the World War II Veterans Memorial Highway and US 64, as the transition between these segments is where you will encounter the most significant turns.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50 miles from Del City, OK, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.1 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 22 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50 miles or 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 28m
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 Del City, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Del City, OK
This is one driving day of about 100.1 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Del City, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway for about 57.1 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 68.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip|~0m in|South Sunnylane Road
Turn right onto South Sunnylane Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
1 mi into trip|~2m in|Tinker Diagonal
Turn left onto Tinker Diagonal
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
1.1 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City
6
2.2 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the exit toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 153
Toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita
8
68.7 mi into trip|~1h 13m in|US 64
Take the exit onto US 64 toward US 64 West, US 412 West: Enid
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the sharp right lane.
Exit 194B
Toward US 64 West, US 412 West: Enid
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.65 one way
$31.30 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$17.18
$34.37
premium
$4.89
$19.26
$38.53
diesel
$5.61
$22.10
$44.20
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30
0
$10.51
$4.80
Efficient EV
25
0
$8.76
$4.00
EV Truck/SUV
40
0
$14.01
$6.41
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Del City, OK
Night
in Del City on Saturday
Local time
11:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Enid, OK
Night
in Enid on Saturday
Local time
11:24 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
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
1h 51m 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 drive features a distinct turn-heavy local feel, so stay alert as you navigate away from Del City. While you will spend 29% of your time on highways, the experience is defined more by local road segments than long-haul interstate cruising. You will tackle a significant 57.1-mile stretch on the World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of your trip. As you transition onto US 64 and eventually East Owen K. Garriott Road, the character of the pavement changes to match the needs of a regional commuter route. Expect a hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention compared to a standard, monotonous freeway commute.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.1 mi on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Sunnylane Road.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 100.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Sunnylane Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Tinker Diagonal): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 100.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (29%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 57.1 miles on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (South Sunnylane Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Tinker Diagonal): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles: 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.
