Connecting Del City to Jenks is a straightforward 102.6-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 49 minutes. Because this trip stays entirely within the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, you won't experience major shifts in landscape, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You should budget approximately $16 for fuel to cover the distance. Since the route requires no mandatory stops, you have the flexibility to complete the drive in one go without needing an overnight stay. It is an efficient path that avoids unnecessary complexity for travelers looking to move between these two points quickly.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51.3 miles from Del City, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 44
82.4 mi
1h 22m
Creek Turnpike
7.1 mi
8m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.6 mi
5m
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
South Elm Street
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 44
— 82.4 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Del City, OK and Jenks, 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
4.6 mi·5 min·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 North, I 44 East, OK 66 EastUse the straight lane.
10
Take the exit onto I 44
82 mi·1 hr 22 min·I 44
Exit 138AToward I 44 East: TulsaUse the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit onto OK 364
7.1 mi·8 min·Creek Turnpike
Exit 218BToward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, JoplinUse the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·38 sec
Toward Peoria Avenue, Elm Street, JenksUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto South Elm Street
0.5 mi·1 min·South Elm Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.4 mi·1 min·West Main Street
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
107 ft·4 sec·North 2nd Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Arrive at destination
North 2nd Street
Trip Plan
Given the manageable duration of under two hours, you have significant flexibility regarding your departure time. Since there are no required stops on this 102.6-mile route, try to time your departure to avoid peak traffic hours near the urban centers at both ends of your trip. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the longer stretches of I-44 to ensure you aren't searching for a station during the 82.4-mile primary segment. Because this is a relatively short drive, you can easily handle the entire trip in one sitting without needing to schedule formal breaks. Utilizing the Creek Turnpike effectively can help you bypass heavy congestion, so keep your toll payment method handy for a smoother transition into the Jenks area.
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 51.3 miles from Del City, OK, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.4 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 23 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.3 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 Jenks, 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 102.6 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Del City, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 44 for about 82.4 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 101.5 — 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.
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
7
12 mi into trip|~16m in|I 44
Take the exit onto I 44 toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 138A
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
8
94.4 mi into trip|~1h 38m in|OK 364 / Creek Turnpike
Take the exit onto OK 364 / Creek Turnpike toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin
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 218B
Toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin
7
101.5 mi into trip|~1h 46m in
Take the exit toward Peoria Avenue, Elm Street, Jenks
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Peoria Avenue, Elm Street, Jenks
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.04 one way
$32.08 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$17.61
$35.22
premium
$4.89
$19.74
$39.49
diesel
$5.61
$22.65
$45.31
Estimated Tolls: $0.49
Creek Turnpike
(7.1 mi)$0.49
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
$16
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.8
0
$10.77
$4.92
Efficient EV
25.7
0
$8.98
$4.10
EV Truck/SUV
41
0
$14.36
$6.57
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Del City, OK
Night
in Del City on Saturday
Local time
11:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jenks, OK
Night
in Jenks on Saturday
Local time
11:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Chandler, OK
51 mi in
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
1h 49m 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 87% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will utilize a combination of I-44, the Creek Turnpike, and the World War II Veterans Memorial Highway to reach your destination. Expect a consistent pace, as the longest uninterrupted stretch spans 82.4 miles while you are on I-44. While the route is designed for speed rather than technical maneuvering, the transition between these major arteries keeps the drive moving steadily. Prepare for a focused, interstate-heavy experience that prioritizes direct travel time over winding local backroads.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 82.4 mi on I 44.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and Creek Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Sunnylane Road.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 102.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Del City, OK and Jenks, OK, road signs point toward Broken Arrow and Joplin.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 102.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 82.4 miles on I 44. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.49 in tolls one way, starting with Creek 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: near the start (South Sunnylane Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jenks, OK before heading back.
