Spanning 191.5 miles across the Oklahoma Great Plains, this drive from Dickson to Enid typically takes about 3 hours and 41 minutes. Because the trip is manageable in a single day, you likely won't need to book an overnight stay, keeping your travel plans flexible. Budgeting approximately $29 for fuel should cover your needs for the journey. You will navigate a mix of local routes, including Peter Wates Road and General Street, before connecting to I-35. Since both your start and end points are located within the Great Plains, you can expect consistent regional terrain throughout your travels.
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
95.7 miles from Dickson, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 43m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
57.2 mi
58m
North Portland Avenue
49.7 mi
1h 1m
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 177
7.3 mi
8m
Will Rogers Expressway
7.3 mi
9m
General Street
7 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
— 57.2 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dickson, OK and Enid, OK.
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Start on US 177; OK 199
438 ft·12 sec·US 177; OK 199
2
Turn right onto US 177
7.2 mi·8 min·US 177
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn left onto OK 53
4.0 mi·4 min·OK 53
4
Continue on OK 53
0.6 mi·1 min·Peter Wates Road
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto OK 53
7.0 mi·8 min·General Street
6
Take the ramp onto OK 53
0.2 mi·32 sec·OK 53
Toward I 35: Oklahoma City
7
Merge onto I 35; OK 53
23 mi·22 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 35
11 mi·11 min·Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 35
34 mi·35 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 35
5.7 mi·6 min·Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on I 35; US 77
6.6 mi·7 min·Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on I 35; US 77
0.3 mi·18 sec·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·18 sec
Toward I 240 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith
14
Continue on US 62
420 ft·10 sec·US 62
15
Turn slight right
0.1 mi·19 sec
Toward I 240 West, US 62 West, OK 3: LawtonUse the right lane.
16
Merge onto I 240; OK 3
1.0 mi·1 min·Southeast Expressway
17
Continue on I 240; US 62; OK 3
4.2 mi·5 min·Southwest Expressway
Use the straight lane.
18
Merge onto I 44; I 240; OK 3
7.3 mi·9 min·Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
19
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.
20
Continue on OK 74
33 mi·41 min·North Portland Avenue
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on OK 74
3.0 mi·3 min·Angie Debo Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
22
Continue on OK 74
17 mi·20 min·North Portland Avenue
23
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·34 sec
Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, CR E0425 West
24
Merge onto US 64; US 412; CR E0425
9.8 mi·10 min·Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
Use the straight / uturn lanes.
25
Continue on US 64; US 412
6.4 mi·9 min·East Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Turn right onto South Grand Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·South Grand Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
South Grand Avenue
Trip Plan
Planning a single-day trip is ideal here, but keep in mind that the local road segments require your full attention compared to wide-open highways. Aim to depart early in the morning to account for the 3 hour and 41 minute duration, ensuring you reach Enid with plenty of daylight left. With only one recommended stop along the 191.5-mile path, try to time your break to coincide with your transition onto or off of I-35 to maximize efficiency. Since this is a turn-heavy route, double-check your navigation before setting out to avoid missing critical junctions on Peter Wates Road or General Street.
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 95.7 miles from Dickson, OK, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.2 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 42 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.7 miles or 1h 43m 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 58m
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 Dickson, 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 Dickson, OK
This is one driving day of about 191.5 miles and 3h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Dickson, 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 57.2 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 0.1 and 112.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 177
Turn right onto US 177
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
18.9 mi into trip|~23m in|OK 53
Take the ramp onto OK 53 toward I 35: Oklahoma City
Navigation decision point
Toward I 35: Oklahoma City
6
99.7 mi into trip|~1h 48m 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
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100 mi into trip|~1h 48m 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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112.7 mi into trip|~2h 4m 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
$29.94 one way
$59.88 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg67 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$32.87
$65.74
premium
$4.89
$36.85
$73.70
diesel
$5.61
$42.28
$84.56
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
57.4
0
$20.11
$9.19
Efficient EV
47.9
0
$16.76
$7.66
EV Truck/SUV
76.6
0
$26.81
$12.26
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Dickson, OK
Late night
in Dickson 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 41m 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 drive rather than a straightforward interstate haul, as this route features zero percent highway share on major interstates for most of the trip. The road personality shifts from quiet local connectors to the more structured environment of I-35, requiring you to stay alert through various transitions. You will spend a significant amount of time navigating secondary roads, which makes for a more engaged, hands-on driving experience. Because the route relies on local paths, the pace remains steady rather than fast, allowing you to settle into the rhythm of the Oklahoma landscape.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.2 mi on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway.
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 0.1 miles in near US 177.
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 13 significant decision points across 191.5 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 0.1 miles (US 177): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles (OK 53): Navigation decision point; at 99.7 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 Dickson, OK to Enid, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Cr E0425 West along the way.
Cr E0425 West
174.7 mi in|~3h 20m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 41m. Total distance: 191.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 57.2 miles on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. 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 0.1 miles (US 177): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles (OK 53): Navigation decision point; at 99.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Enid, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
