This 107-mile drive from Enid, OK to Ninnekah, OK takes approximately 2 hours and 19 minutes, making it a very manageable one-day trip. You'll primarily travel on OK 37 and South Van Buren Street, with some time on Chisholm Trail. With a fuel cost estimated around $17, this route offers an economical journey. The drive is characterized as a mixed drive, suggesting variety in the road types you'll encounter. Both your origin and destination are within the Great Plains region, so expect a consistent landscape throughout your travels.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.5 miles from Enid, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 10m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
OK 37
19.2 mi
21m
South Van Buren Street
19.1 mi
25m
Chisholm Trail
17.9 mi
22m
US 81
12.6 mi
16m
I 40 Business
11.2 mi
12m
Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway
8.6 mi
11m
North 4th Street
7.1 mi
10m
South Main Street
3.3 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
OK 37
— 19.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enid, OK and Ninnekah, OK.
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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
7.1 mi·10 min·North 4th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Turn left onto CR E1420
1.0 mi·2 min·CR E1420
Use the left lane.
28
Continue on Old US Highway 81
0.5 mi·1 min·Old US Highway 81
29
Turn left onto Dell Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Dell Street
30
Turn right onto Maple Street
0.1 mi·26 sec·Maple Street
31
Arrive at destination
Maple Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 19 minutes, this route is perfectly suited for a single day trip, offering plenty of flexibility. Consider departing in the morning to maximize your daylight hours. While there are no specific stops noted, the longest stretch is just under 20 miles, so you won't be without opportunities for a brief pause. Keep an eye on your fuel, with an estimated cost of $17, it's an affordable leg of any journey. A practical tip for this route is to be aware of the transition points between the main roads like OK 37 and South Van Buren Street, as these can sometimes involve subtle changes in road surface or speed limits.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53.5 miles from Enid, OK, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.2 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 24 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.5 miles or 1h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ninnekah, 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 107 miles and 2h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Enid, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on OK 37 for about 19.2 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 104.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
6
104.7 mi into trip|~2h 13m in|CR E1420
Turn left onto CR E1420
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.73 one way
$33.46 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$18.37
$36.73
premium
$4.89
$20.59
$41.18
diesel
$5.61
$23.62
$47.25
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.1
0
$11.24
$5.14
Efficient EV
26.8
0
$9.36
$4.28
EV Truck/SUV
42.8
0
$14.98
$6.85
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (65% 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
Enid, OK
Late night
in Enid on Sunday
Local time
2:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Ninnekah, OK
Late night
in Ninnekah on Sunday
Local time
2:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Union City, OK
54 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
1 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
2h 19m 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.
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 66.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed driving experience, with 42% of the route on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 19.2 miles on OK 37, providing a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. The journey isn't a constant interstate cruise; expect a blend of faster highway segments and potentially more local road driving as you progress. This variety means you'll have different road conditions to adapt to, keeping the driving engaging without being overly demanding.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.2 mi on OK 37.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 412; CR E0430 / West Owen K. Garriott Road.
Driving Effort6/10
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 107 miles you will encounter 15 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: 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; at 62.2 miles (I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66 / South Rock Island Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 19m. Total distance: 107 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). 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 19.2 miles on OK 37. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Ninnekah, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 62.2 miles (I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66 / South Rock Island Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ninnekah, OK before heading back.
