This 139.2-mile journey from Enid, OK to Central High, OK is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours to complete. You'll navigate primarily on US 81 and OK 37, with a portion on South Van Buren Street. With a fuel cost estimated at $22, this drive through the Great Plains region of Oklahoma offers a straightforward travel experience. The mixed drive profile suggests a blend of road types, so be prepared for varied conditions. Consider this a convenient option if you're looking for a relatively short and direct route within the state.
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
69.6 miles from Enid, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 30m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 81
31.6 mi
40m
OK 37
19.2 mi
21m
South Van Buren Street
19.1 mi
25m
Chisholm Trail
17.9 mi
22m
North 4th Street
13.6 mi
17m
I 40 Business
11.2 mi
12m
Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway
8.6 mi
11m
OK 7
6.2 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
US 81
— 31.6 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enid, OK and Central High, OK.
1
Start on South Grand Avenue
48 ft·5 sec·South Grand Avenue
2
Turn right onto West Maine Street
451 ft·19 sec·West Maine Street
3
Turn left onto South Independence Avenue
0.3 mi·50 sec·South Independence Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 412; CR E0430
0.6 mi·1 min·West Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto US 81
19 mi·25 min·South Van Buren Street
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 81
0.4 mi·54 sec·North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 81
372 ft·14 sec·Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway
8
Continue on US 81
0.1 mi·26 sec·South Main Street
9
Continue on US 81
8.5 mi·10 min·Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 81
0.2 mi·23 sec·US 81
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 81
0.2 mi·23 sec·North Chisholm Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 81
18 mi·22 min·Chisholm Trail
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Continue on OK 3; US 81
3.2 mi·3 min·South Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 81
6.5 mi·7 min·US 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 81
4.9 mi·7 min·US 81
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66
0.1 mi·14 sec·West Wade Street
17
Turn right onto I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66
1.9 mi·2 min·South Rock Island Avenue
Use the right lane.
18
Continue on I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66
0.2 mi·17 sec·Southeast 27th Street
19
Enter roundabout
25 ft·0 sec
20
Continue
419 ft·5 sec
21
Continue on I 40 Business; US 81
0.2 mi·13 sec·I 40 Business; US 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on I 40 Business; US 81
11 mi·12 min·I 40 Business; US 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on US 81; OK 152
1.1 mi·1 min·US 81; OK 152
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
24
Continue on OK 37; US 81
19 mi·21 min·OK 37; US 81
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
25
At end of road, turn left onto OK 9; US 62; US 81
1.7 mi·2 min·OK 9; US 62; US 81
Use the left lane.
26
Turn right onto US 81; US 277
14 mi·17 min·North 4th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Continue on US 81
19 mi·24 min·US 81
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
28
Turn right
0.8 mi·1 min
29
Continue on OK 7
6.2 mi·7 min·OK 7
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Turn right onto Central High Road
2.0 mi·7 min·Central High Road
31
Turn left onto Blackburn Road
141 ft·6 sec·Blackburn Road
32
Arrive at destination
Blackburn Road
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour duration and 139.2-mile distance, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion. You can depart at your leisure, but an early start will give you plenty of time for an unscheduled stop if needed, as there's only one recommended stop on this drive. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the 31.6-mile stretch on US 81, as services can be spread out in this region. The estimated fuel cost of $22 makes budgeting straightforward for this approximately 3-hour trip.
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 69.6 miles from Enid, OK, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.6 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 31 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.6 miles or 1h 30m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Central High, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Enid, 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 Enid, OK
This is one driving day of about 139.2 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Enid, 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 US 81 for about 31.6 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 97.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|West Maine Street
Turn right onto West Maine Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|US 412; CR E0430 / West Owen K. Garriott Road
Turn right onto US 412; CR E0430 / West Owen K. Garriott Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
50.7 mi into trip|~1h 6m in|US 81
Keep slight right at fork onto US 81
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
62.2 mi into trip|~1h 21m in|I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66 / South Rock Island Avenue
Turn right onto I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66 / South Rock Island Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
97.6 mi into trip|~2h 3m in|US 81; US 277 / North 4th Street
Turn right onto US 81; US 277 / North 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.76 one way
$43.52 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$23.89
$47.79
premium
$4.89
$26.79
$53.58
diesel
$5.61
$30.73
$61.47
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.8
0
$14.62
$6.68
Efficient EV
34.8
0
$12.18
$5.57
EV Truck/SUV
55.7
0
$19.49
$8.91
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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 14, 2026
Origin
Enid, OK
Late night
in Enid on Sunday
Local time
2:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 22 mph60% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 14 at 3:26PM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 14 at 3:26PM CDT until April 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Destination
Central High, OK
Late night
in Central High on Sunday
Local time
2:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Union City, OK
70 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
32 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
3h on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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...
24 mi from route
~59 min detour
$18
near mile 67.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 50% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 31.6 miles along US 81, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. As you progress, the road character will likely shift, moving from potentially faster highway segments to more local roads as you approach your destination. This variation means you'll experience different driving dynamics throughout the 3-hour trip.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.6 mi on US 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Maine Street.
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 139.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 (West Maine Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 412; CR E0430 / West Owen K. Garriott Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 50.7 miles (US 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h. Total distance: 139.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.6 miles on US 81. 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Maine Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 412; CR E0430 / West Owen K. Garriott Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 50.7 miles (US 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Central High, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
