Origin
Enid, OK
Night in Enid on Saturday
Local time
11:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Enid, OK to Blackwell, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
63.7 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Enid, OK
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Blackwell, OK
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Trip Overview
Connecting Enid and Blackwell, this 63.7-mile journey across the Oklahoma Great Plains takes approximately 1 hour and 12 minutes to complete. Because the travel time is relatively short, you can easily handle this as a quick day trip without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, the Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway, and East Owen K. Garriott Road. Budgeting about $10 for fuel should cover your needs for the one-way trek. Since both cities are located within the same region, you can expect a consistent atmosphere throughout the drive. This straightforward route is perfect for travelers looking for an efficient connection between these two Oklahoma hubs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | 28.3 mi | 28m |
| Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway | 24.1 mi | 25m |
| East Owen K. Garriott Road | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| West Doolin Avenue | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| North Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Cimarron Turnpike | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Grand Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
— 28.3 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enid, OK and Blackwell, OK.
1
Start on South Grand Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Grand Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 412; CR E0430
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
East Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on US 64; US 412; CR E0425
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 412
0.4 mi
·
23 sec
·
Cimarron Turnpike
Toward US 412 East: Tulsa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 35 North: Wichita
Use the sharp right lane.
6
Merge onto I 35; US 64
28 mi
·
28 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 222
Toward OK 11: Blackwell, Medford
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto OK 11
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
West Doolin Avenue
Toward OK 11 East: Blackwell
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right onto US 177
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Arrive at destination
US 177
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.8 miles from Enid, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 63.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 412; CR E0430 / East Owen K. Garriott Road
Turn left onto US 412; CR E0430 / East Owen K. Garriott Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
31.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward I 35 North: Wichita
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the sharp right lane.
Toward I 35 North: Wichita
8
59.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward OK 11: Blackwell, Medford
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 222
Toward OK 11: Blackwell, Medford
6
60 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
OK 11 / West Doolin Avenue
Turn right onto OK 11 / West Doolin Avenue toward OK 11 East: Blackwell
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward OK 11 East: Blackwell
6
63.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
US 177 / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 177 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.96 one way
$19.92 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.93 | $21.87 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.26 | $24.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.06 | $28.13 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.02
Cimarron Turnpike
(0.4 mi)
$0.02
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$0
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.57 | $2.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.92 | $4.08 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Blackwell, OK
Night in Blackwell on Saturday
Local time
11:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Perry, OK
32 mi in
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
19 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 12m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local driving experience as you transition between the designated memorial highways. The route is entirely comprised of highway driving, meaning you will spend 100% of your time on these primary corridors. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 28.3 miles while traveling along the World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. Rather than a monotonous interstate haul, the road requires your attention due to its technical, local-road profile. Navigating these segments keeps the drive engaging, as the road shifts character while you move through the Great Plains landscape.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.3 mi on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 412; CR E0430 / East Owen K. Garriott Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 12m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 412; CR E0430 / East Owen K. Garriott Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
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 Enid, OK to Blackwell, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Medford along the way.
Medford
59.7 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 63.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.3 miles on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.02 in tolls one way, starting with Cimarron 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.
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: at 0.3 miles (US 412; CR E0430 / East Owen K. Garriott Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Blackwell, OK before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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