Origin
Enid, OK
Evening in Enid on Friday
Local time
8:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Enid, OK to Idabel, OK
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 46m
Distance
316.3 mi
509 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 33m
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6 AM
5h 46m
8 AM
6h 13m
10 AM
5h 56m
12 PM
5h 53m
3 PM
5h 57m
5 PM
6h 11m
8 PM
5h 38m
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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Idabel, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Enid, OK to Idabel, OK covers 316.3 miles and takes about 5h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 62, Cimarron Turnpike, Jake Pulliam Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 105 miles on US 62. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
158.2 miles from Enid, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 57m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 62 | 105 mi | 1h 45m |
| Cimarron Turnpike | 59 mi | 56m |
| Jake Pulliam Bypass | 30.1 mi | 34m |
| Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway | 24.1 mi | 25m |
| US 70 | 16.6 mi | 19m |
| Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway | 13.8 mi | 16m |
| Sand Springs Expressway | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway | 10.7 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
US 62
— 105 mi, about 1h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enid, OK and Idabel, 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
15 mi
·
14 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
Toward US 412 East: Tulsa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
Exit 15
Toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
Exit 15
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Merge onto US 412
44 mi
·
41 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 412
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 64; US 412
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 64; US 412
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 64; US 412
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
Toward OK 344: Gilcrease Expressway, 49th West Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto OK 344
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Gilcrease Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 44; OK 66
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Skelly Bypass
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 224
Toward US 75: Okmulgee, Bartlesville, Union Avenue, Elwood Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward US 75 South: Okmulgee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto US 75
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Okmulgee Expressway
Toward US 75 South: Glenpool, Okmulgee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on US 75
9.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Okmulgee Beeline
Toward US 75 South: Okmulgee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on US 75
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
Toward US 75 South: Okmulgee
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on US 75
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
Toward US 75 South: Okmulgee
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
21
Continue on US 75
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
North Wood Drive
Toward US 75 South: Okmulgee
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on US 62; US 75
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
Toward US 62 West, US 75 South: Henryetta
Use the straight / uturn / right lanes.
23
Continue on US 62; US 75
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
W. R. "Dick" Stubbs Memorial Highway
Toward US 62 West, US 75 South: Henryetta
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on US 62; US 75
105 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
·
US 62; US 75
Toward US 62 West, US 75 South: Henryetta
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Continue on US 70; US 70; US 271
30 mi
·
34 min
·
Jake Pulliam Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on US 70
17 mi
·
19 min
·
US 70
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
27
Turn left onto Northwest Martin Luther King Drive
370 ft
·
14 sec
·
Northwest Martin Luther King Drive
28
Turn right onto North Central Avenue
381 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Central Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
29
Turn left onto East Main Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
30
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Trip Plan
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 158.2 miles from Enid, OK, or about 2h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105 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 70 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 158.2 miles or 2h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Idabel, 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 316.3 miles and 5h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 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 62 for about 105 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
158 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 70 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 158.2 miles from Enid, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 62 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 105 miles.
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 215 decision points cluster between mile 45.8 and 118.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
45.8 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
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.
Exit 15
Toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
8
45.9 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 15
7
111.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m in
Take the exit toward OK 344: Gilcrease Expressway, 49th West Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward OK 344: Gilcrease Expressway, 49th West...
8
117.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
Take the exit toward US 75: Okmulgee, Bartlesville, Union Avenue, Elwood Avenue
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.
Exit 224
Toward US 75: Okmulgee, Bartlesville, Union Ave...
7
118.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 75 South: Okmulgee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 75 South: Okmulgee
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$49.04 one way
$98.08 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
111 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $53.77 | $107.54 |
| premium | $4.93 | $61.37 | $122.73 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $69.72 | $139.45 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.94
Cimarron Turnpike
(59 mi)
$2.94
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
$49
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 110.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 94.9 | 1 | $33.21 | $15.18 |
| Efficient EV | 79.1 | 0 | $27.68 | $12.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 126.5 | 1 | $44.28 | $20.24 |
Gas CO2
111 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Idabel, OK
Evening in Idabel on Friday
Local time
8:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 46m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
316.3 mi in 5h 46m, mostly highway — 105 mi of that is on US 62.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 105 mi on US 62.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 62 and Cimarron Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 45.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 316.3 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 45.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 111.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,240 ft
471 ft
Total Climb
290 ft
Total Descent
1,059 ft
Highest Point
1,240 ft
Elevation Range
769 ft
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.
Between Enid, OK and Idabel, OK, road signs point toward Ponca City, Bartlesville and Okmulgee.
Ponca City
45.8 mi in
|
~51m
Bartlesville
117.9 mi in
|
~2h 3m
Okmulgee
118.8 mi in
|
~2h 5m
|
via US 75
About the Cities
Starting in Enid, OK
Full guide →Founded 1893
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
Arriving in Idabel, OK
Full guide →Founded 1902
Idabel is in the Choctaw Country of Oklahoma, the county seat of McCurtain County and located in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains.
Top landmarks
- • Frisco Station — railway station in Idabel, Oklahoma, on the National Register of Historic Places
- • Idabel Armory — historic building in Oklahoma
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 46m. Total distance: 316.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 105 miles on US 62. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.94 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.
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 Idabel, 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 45.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 111.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Idabel, OK before the return drive.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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