Enid to Seminole is 151.1 miles and takes about 2h 49m via World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you across Oklahoma, staying within the Great Plains region. Expect a drive that primarily utilizes surface roads, offering a straightforward connection between these two cities. It's a practical option if you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Given the relatively short duration, it's easily manageable as a single-day excursion.
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
75.6 miles from Enid, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 21m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
56.8 mi
57m
Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
24.1 mi
25m
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
16.2 mi
17m
US 270
13.1 mi
15m
Tinker Diagonal
11.3 mi
13m
OK 3W
10 mi
12m
East Owen K. Garriott Road
6.4 mi
9m
Shannon Miller Parkway
4.1 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
— 56.8 mi, about 57m
Traffic on I-35
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 14 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,785 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,137
Quietest
2 AM
~129 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enid, OK and Seminole, 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
Take the exit onto US 64
0.5 mi·1 min·US 64
Toward I 35 South, US 64 East: Perry, Oklahoma CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 35; US 64
51 mi·51 min·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 35; US 77
4.1 mi·4 min·Shannon Miller Parkway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on I 35; OK 66
5.0 mi·5 min·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
0.4 mi·26 sec·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 South: DallasUse the slight left lane.
9
Continue on I 35
2.9 mi·3 min·Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on I 35
1.5 mi·1 min·Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort SmithUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith, Reno Avenue East, Scott Street
13
Merge onto I 40; US 270
11 mi·13 min·Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on I 40; US 270; OK 3
16 mi·17 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270
0.2 mi·29 sec·OK 3W; US 270
Exit 181Toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, TecumsehUse the straight / right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3W; US 270
0.3 mi·43 sec·OK 3W; US 270
Toward US 177 South, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, TecumsehUse the straight lane.
17
Merge onto OK 3W; US 177; US 270
9.4 mi·11 min·OK 3W; US 177; US 270
18
Take the exit onto US 270
13 mi·15 min·US 270
Toward US 270, OK 9: Seminole
19
Continue on US 270; OK9; OK 3E
1.7 mi·2 min·Wrangler Boulevard West
Toward EufaulaUse the left / straight / right lanes.
20
Turn right onto US 377; OK 99; OK 3E
1.5 mi·1 min·North Milt Phillips Avenue
Use the right lane.
21
Turn left onto East Broadway Avenue
151 ft·2 sec·East Broadway Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
East Broadway Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 151.1-mile drive, departing Enid in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight. With a total travel time of under 3 hours, you won't need to split the drive, and the $24 fuel estimate suggests you can complete it on a single tank for most vehicles. Plan for one stop, perhaps around the halfway point, to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on local road conditions, as the majority of your travel will be on surface roads, which can sometimes be less predictable than major highways. The flexibility of this shorter route means you can adjust your departure time if needed.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75.6 miles from Enid, OK, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.8 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 33 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.6 miles or 1h 21m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Seminole, 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 151.1 miles and 2h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 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 World War II Veterans Memorial Highway for about 56.8 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 30.9 and 125 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
30.9 mi into trip|~36m in|US 64
Take the exit onto US 64 toward I 35 South, US 64 East: Perry, Oklahoma 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.
Toward I 35 South, US 64 East: Perry, Oklahoma...
7
91.9 mi into trip|~1h 39m in|I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway toward I 35 South: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35 South: Dallas
7
96.6 mi into trip|~1h 45m in
Take the exit toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
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 I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
8
124.8 mi into trip|~2h 17m in|OK 3W; US 270
Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270 toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 181
Toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee...
8
125 mi into trip|~2h 17m in|OK 3W; US 270
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3W; US 270 toward US 177 South, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 177 South, OK 3W East, US 270 East: S...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.12 one way
$50.24 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$27.36
$54.73
premium
$5.18
$30.83
$61.67
diesel
$5.35
$31.83
$63.65
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.3
0
$15.87
$7.25
Efficient EV
37.8
0
$13.22
$6.04
EV Truck/SUV
60.4
0
$21.15
$9.67
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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 May 27, 2026
Origin
Enid, OK
Afternoon
in Enid on Wednesday
Local time
3:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
ESE 8 mph73% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Seminole, OK
Afternoon
in Seminole on Wednesday
Local time
3:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
E 5 mph82% chanceLive forecast
71°F
Forest Park, OK
76 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 49m 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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 12% of this 151.1-mile trip on highways, with the World War II Veterans Memorial Highway hosting the longest continuous stretch at 56.8 miles. After that, the route transitions to mostly surface roads. This means you'll experience more local traffic and potentially more intersections as you get closer to your destination. Be prepared for a driving experience that is more about navigating through towns and rural areas than high-speed cruising.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56.8 mi on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 30.9 miles in near US 64.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 151.1 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 30.9 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 91.9 miles (I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 96.6 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
1,242 ft892 ft
Total Climb
352 ft
Total Descent
699 ft
Highest Point
1,242 ft
~107.9 mi in
Elevation Range
350 ft
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 Seminole, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City, Reno Avenue East and Tecumseh.
Oklahoma City
30.9 mi in|~36m|via US 64
Reno Avenue East
96.8 mi in|~1h 45m
Tecumseh
124.8 mi in|~2h 17m|via OK 3W; US 270
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 49m. Total distance: 151.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 56.8 miles on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 14 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Seminole, 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. There are 14 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 30.9 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 91.9 miles (I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 96.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Seminole, OK before heading back.
