If you are looking for a straightforward transition from the Great Plains of Enid to the heart of Oklahoma City, this 85.4-mile journey is an ideal day trip. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 47 minutes on the road, making it a manageable drive for a single day of travel. With an estimated fuel cost of just $13, it is an economical choice for those heading south. The route stays entirely within the Great Plains, ensuring a consistent regional feel from start to finish. Because the trip is relatively short, there is no need to split this into an overnight affair unless your schedule requires it. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection between these two Oklahoma hubs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.7 miles from Enid, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
John Deere Road
24.2 mi
30m
OK 74
19.3 mi
23m
Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
9.8 mi
10m
Lake Hefner Parkway
9.5 mi
10m
North Portland Avenue
9 mi
10m
East Owen K. Garriott Road
6.4 mi
9m
Will Rogers Expressway
2.9 mi
3m
Oklahoma City Boulevard
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
John Deere Road
— 24.2 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enid, OK and Oklahoma City, 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
9.8 mi·10 min·Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward OK 15, OK 74Use the slight right lane.
5
Turn right onto OK 74; OK 15
6.4 mi·7 min·OK 74; OK 15
6
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 74
13 mi·15 min·OK 74
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on OK 74
9.0 mi·10 min·North Portland Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Continue on OK 74
24 mi·30 min·John Deere Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on OK 74
9.5 mi·10 min·Lake Hefner Parkway
Use the straight lane.
10
Merge onto I 44; OK 3
2.9 mi·3 min·Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 120BToward I 40 East: Fort SmithUse the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 40; US 270
0.6 mi·45 sec·Crosstown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn slight right onto Oklahoma City Boulevard
1.5 mi·2 min·Oklahoma City Boulevard
Exit 148BToward Oklahoma City BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto South Klein Avenue
386 ft·15 sec·South Klein Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto West Sheridan Avenue
0.9 mi·2 min·West Sheridan Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto North Robinson Avenue
445 ft·20 sec·North Robinson Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Arrive at destination
North Robinson Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 1-hour and 47-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 85.4-mile distance without any mandatory stops, though keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is always wise despite the low $13 projected cost. Because there are no designated stops programmed into this route, plan your breaks according to your own comfort level before leaving Enid. Take advantage of the shorter duration to get an early start, which helps you avoid any potential congestion as you approach the city. Keep your focus sharp on the transition between the three main roads to ensure you maintain a smooth, efficient pace throughout the journey.
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 42.7 miles from Enid, OK, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.2 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 19 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.7 miles or 52m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oklahoma City, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Enid, OK
This is one driving day of about 85.4 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Enid, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on John Deere Road for about 24.2 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 84.3 — 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.
7
16.5 mi into trip|~20m in
Take the exit toward OK 15, OK 74
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 15, OK 74
6
23.1 mi into trip|~29m in|OK 74
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 74
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
81.6 mi into trip|~1h 40m in
Take the exit toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 120B
Toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
6
84.3 mi into trip|~1h 44m in|South Klein Avenue
Turn left onto South Klein Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.35 one way
$26.70 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$14.66
$29.32
premium
$4.89
$16.43
$32.87
diesel
$5.61
$18.86
$37.71
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.6
0
$8.97
$4.10
Efficient EV
21.4
0
$7.47
$3.42
EV Truck/SUV
34.2
0
$11.96
$5.47
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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 15, 2026
Origin
Enid, OK
Late night
in Enid on Sunday
Local time
3:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Oklahoma City, OK
Late night
in Oklahoma City on Sunday
Local time
3:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
15 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 47m 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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a mixed drive profile that keeps you engaged as you navigate your way south. You will spend roughly 38% of your time on highways, transitioning between John Deere Road, OK 74, and the Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 24.2-mile run along John Deere Road, allowing for some steady cruising. Because the route blends various road types, you should be prepared for shifts in pace rather than a monotonous interstate grind. Expect the road character to evolve naturally as you move away from Enid toward the more urban environment of Oklahoma City.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.2 mi on John Deere Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 412; CR E0430 / East Owen K. Garriott Road.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 85.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.3 miles (US 412; CR E0430 / East Owen K. Garriott Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.1 miles (OK 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Oklahoma City is the capital and principal city of the state of Oklahoma in the central Frontier Country region of the state. The sprawling city and its suburbs offer multiple sports venues, museums, regional food, and a mix of Native American and cowboy culture.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 85.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). 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 24.2 miles on John Deere Road. 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 Oklahoma City, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.1 miles (OK 74): 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oklahoma City, OK before heading back.
