Durant to Enid is 234.9 miles and takes about 4h 38m via World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $37 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you from the Great Plains region of Oklahoma to another part of the same region. With a highway share of only 28%, expect a good portion of this trip to be on surface roads. It's a straightforward drive perfect for a single day, with just one recommended stop to break up the roughly 4.5 hours of driving time.
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
117.4 miles from Durant, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 16m 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
44.4 mi
56m
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
Longest stretch:
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
— 68.8 mi, about 1h 10m
Traffic on I-35
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 52 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~2,754 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,889
Quietest
2 AM
~304 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 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 Durant, OK and Enid, OK.
1
Start on Northeast 2nd Avenue
286 ft·12 sec·Northeast 2nd Avenue
2
Turn right onto West Cedar Street
472 ft·20 sec·West Cedar Street
3
Keep slight left at fork onto North Malone Street
0.2 mi·54 sec·North Malone Street
4
Turn right onto OK 78
6.2 mi·11 min·East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 70
1.3 mi·1 min·US 70
6
Continue on US 70
12 mi·14 min·US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 70
0.3 mi·35 sec·US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 70
521 ft·12 sec·US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 70
0.4 mi·58 sec·US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 70
0.1 mi·14 sec·US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 70
0.1 mi·12 sec·US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 70
0.5 mi·46 sec·US 70
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Continue on US 70
7.2 mi·10 min·US 70
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn left onto US 70
22 mi·26 min·US 70
Use the left lane.
15
Take the exit onto US 70
0.2 mi·33 sec·US 70
Toward I 35: Oklahoma CityUse the straight / right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 35; US 70
34 mi·34 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 35
11 mi·11 min·Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on I 35
34 mi·35 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 35
5.7 mi·6 min·Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on I 35; US 77
6.6 mi·7 min·Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on I 35; US 77
0.3 mi·18 sec·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·18 sec
Toward I 240 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith
23
Continue on US 62
420 ft·10 sec·US 62
24
Turn slight right
0.1 mi·19 sec
Toward I 240 West, US 62 West, OK 3: LawtonUse the right lane.
25
Merge onto I 240; OK 3
1.0 mi·1 min·Southeast Expressway
26
Continue on I 240; US 62; OK 3
4.2 mi·5 min·Southwest Expressway
Use the straight lane.
27
Merge onto I 44; I 240; OK 3
7.3 mi·9 min·Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
28
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.
29
Continue on OK 74
33 mi·41 min·North Portland Avenue
Use the straight lane.
30
Continue on OK 74
3.0 mi·3 min·Angie Debo Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
31
Continue on OK 74
17 mi·20 min·North Portland Avenue
32
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·34 sec
Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, CR E0425 West
33
Merge onto US 64; US 412; CR E0425
9.8 mi·10 min·Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
Use the straight / uturn lanes.
34
Continue on US 64; US 412
6.4 mi·9 min·East Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
35
Turn right onto South Grand Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·South Grand Avenue
36
Arrive at destination
South Grand Avenue
Trip Plan
Starting your drive from Durant in the morning will give you ample daylight to reach Enid, as the trip takes under 5 hours. Plan for one stop to refuel or stretch your legs; the longest stretch without a planned stop is just under 69 miles. Given the majority of the route uses surface roads, be prepared for varying speed limits and potential traffic in smaller communities. With a fuel cost estimated at $37, it's a budget-friendly option for a single-day excursion, offering flexibility to depart at your convenience.
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 117.4 miles from Durant, OK, or about 2h 16m 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 52 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 117.4 miles or 2h 16m 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 45m
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 Durant, 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 Durant, OK
This is one driving day of about 234.9 miles and 4h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Durant, 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 156 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|North Malone Street
Keep slight left at fork onto North Malone Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
50.8 mi into trip|~1h 8m 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
143.1 mi into trip|~2h 45m 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
143.4 mi into trip|~2h 45m 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
9
156 mi into trip|~3h 1m 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
$39.18 one way
$78.37 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg82 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.62
$42.75
$85.51
premium
$5.25
$48.58
$97.16
diesel
$6.28
$58.04
$116.08
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
70.5
0
$24.66
$11.28
Efficient EV
58.7
0
$20.55
$9.40
EV Truck/SUV
94
1
$32.89
$15.03
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% 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 Oct 22, 2026
Origin
Durant, OK
Morning
in Durant on Friday
Local time
6:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Sunny
ESE 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Enid, OK
Morning
in Enid on Friday
Local time
6:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Sunny
SSE 5 to 10 mph1% 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
3 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 38m 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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a highway share of 28%, meaning much of your time will be spent on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 68.8 miles along the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. After that, you'll transition to more surface streets, indicated by the 'Mostly surface roads' profile. You can expect frequent intersections and changes in speed limits as you navigate through towns and rural areas.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
36 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
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 North Malone Street.
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 16 significant decision points across 234.9 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 (North Malone Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 50.8 miles (US 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 143.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,240 ft642 ft
Total Climb
1,098 ft
Total Descent
500 ft
Highest Point
1,240 ft
~242.8 mi in
Elevation Range
598 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 Durant, OK to Enid, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Cr E0425 West along the way.
Durant is in the Chickasaw Country region of Oklahoma. Teddy and Eleanor Roosevelt once spoke here, even though it was a sundown town. It gained impetus through the railroad and eventually became a major commerce area for the Choctaw Tribe, with their casino and other investments.
Top landmarks
•Durant Downtown Historic District — historic district in Durant, Oklahoma
•Bryan County Courthouse — courthouse in Durant, Oklahoma, United States
•Robert E. Lee School — school building in Durant, Oklahoma
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 38m. Total distance: 234.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads 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 12 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 12 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Malone Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 50.8 miles (US 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 143.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Enid, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
