This 117.5-mile drive from Enid, OK, to Rush Springs, OK, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 27 minutes. You'll primarily navigate OK 37 and US 81, with a portion on South Van Buren Street. With an estimated fuel cost of $18, this route offers a straightforward journey across the Great Plains region of Oklahoma. It's a practical option if you're looking for a relatively quick transit between these two points without needing an overnight stop. The overall feel is that of a typical cross-state drive, connecting communities within the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
58.8 miles from Enid, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 16m 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
US 81
18.4 mi
22m
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
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 Rush Springs, 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
5.8 mi·6 min·US 81
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
28
Turn left onto OK 17
0.5 mi·58 sec·Blakeley Avenue
Use the left lane.
29
Arrive at destination
OK 17
Trip Plan
Given the short 2 hour and 27 minute duration, this trip is perfect for a flexible departure time, allowing you to leave when it suits you best. You won't need to break this 117.5-mile journey into multiple days. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before departing, as the estimated cost is $18. While there are no designated stops mentioned, consider a brief pause if needed. A practical tip for this route is to be aware of the longest uninterrupted stretch on OK 37; planning any necessary breaks before or after this segment might make your journey smoother.
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 58.8 miles from Enid, OK, or about 1h 16m 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 26 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.8 miles or 1h 16m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rush Springs, 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 117.5 miles and 2h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 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 13
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
$18.37 one way
$36.74 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$20.17
$40.34
premium
$4.89
$22.61
$45.22
diesel
$5.61
$25.94
$51.89
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.3
0
$12.34
$5.64
Efficient EV
29.4
0
$10.28
$4.70
EV Truck/SUV
47
0
$16.45
$7.52
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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
2:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Rush Springs, OK
Late night
in Rush Springs on Sunday
Local time
2:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Union City, OK
59 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 27m 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 64.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
The character of this drive is a mixed bag, with 43% of it being on highways. You'll experience stretches that feel like a comfortable cruise, interspersed with more local road segments. The longest continuous stretch without a significant change in road type is 19.2 miles on OK 37. Expect a varied driving experience that moves between faster highway travel and more localized routes as you make your way south. This blend means you'll get a feel for different types of Oklahoma roadways.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 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?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 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 117.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 2h 27m. Total distance: 117.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). 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.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rush Springs, OK before heading back.
