Enid to Tishomingo is 199.8 miles and takes about 4h 4m via World War I Veterans Memorial Highway and OK 1, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Oklahoma, moving from the Great Plains region to another part of the Great Plains. It's a straightforward drive that should feel familiar if you're used to traveling through the American heartland. With a relatively short duration and manageable fuel cost, it's a good option for a single-day excursion.
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
99.9 miles from Enid, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 3m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
46.4 mi
49m
John Deere Road
24.2 mi
30m
OK 1
20.1 mi
24m
OK 74
19.3 mi
23m
OK 7
12 mi
17m
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
11 mi
11m
Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
9.8 mi
10m
North Portland Avenue
9.2 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
— 46.4 mi, about 49m
Traffic on I-35
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,632 veh/hr typical
· worst 5,373
Quietest
2 AM
~406 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.4×
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 Tishomingo, 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
1.6 mi·2 min·Lake Hefner Parkway
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward Kilpatrick Turnpike, Memorial RoadUse the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto North Portland Avenue
0.2 mi·34 sec·North Portland Avenue
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto West Memorial Road
0.2 mi·26 sec·West Memorial Road
Use the left lane.
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward I 344 EastUse the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto I 344
4.0 mi·4 min·John Kilpatrick Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·28 sec
Toward US 77 South: Oklahoma CityUse the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto US 77
5.0 mi·5 min·Broadway Extension
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on I 235; US 77
5.0 mi·6 min·Centennial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
18
Merge onto I 35; US 62; US 77
5.2 mi·6 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on I 35; US 77
6.8 mi·7 min·Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on I 35; US 77
5.6 mi·6 min·Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on I 35
0.9 mi·1 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Merge onto OK 9; I 35
0.8 mi·52 sec·McCall Bridge
23
Continue on OK 9; I 35
32 mi·33 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on I 35
11 mi·11 min·Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on I 35
7.9 mi·7 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 55Toward OK 7: Davis, Duncan, SulphurUse the straight / right lanes.
27
Turn left onto OK 7
12 mi·17 min·OK 7
Toward OK 7 East: Davis, Sulphur, Arbuckle LakeUse the straight lane.
28
Turn left onto OK 7; US 177
0.3 mi·42 sec·West 1st Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
29
Turn right onto OK 7
6.2 mi·10 min·West Oklahoma Avenue
30
Continue on OK 1; OK 7
3.7 mi·4 min·OK 1; OK 7
Use the straight / slight left / sharp right lanes.
31
Continue on OK 1; OK 7
16 mi·20 min·OK 1; OK 7
Use the straight / right lanes.
32
Turn left onto OK 22
3.3 mi·5 min·Grand Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
33
Continue on US 377; OK 22; OK 99
1.1 mi·2 min·West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
34
Turn left onto US 377; OK 99
222 ft·7 sec·North Kemp Avenue
Use the left lane.
35
Arrive at destination
US 377; OK 99
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour drive time, starting your trip in Enid after breakfast will get you to Tishomingo with plenty of daylight to spare. There's only one recommended stop, so plan it strategically for a break or to top off your fuel tank. The estimated fuel cost is around $30, so keep that in mind as you budget for the trip. Since this is a single-day drive, you have the flexibility to depart a little later if needed, but an earlier start is always best for maximizing your time at your destination.
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 99.9 miles from Enid, OK, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.4 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 44 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.9 miles or 2h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tishomingo, 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 199.8 miles and 4h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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 I Veterans Memorial Highway for about 46.4 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 16.5 and 156.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
70.8 mi into trip|~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward Kilpatrick Turnpike, Memorial Road
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 Kilpatrick Turnpike, Memorial Road
7
71.3 mi into trip|~1h 28m in|West Memorial Road
Turn left onto West Memorial Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
156.5 mi into trip|~3h 1m in
Take the exit toward OK 7: Davis, Duncan, Sulphur
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 55
Toward OK 7: Davis, Duncan, Sulphur
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.22 one way
$66.44 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg70 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$36.18
$72.37
premium
$5.18
$40.77
$81.54
diesel
$5.35
$42.08
$84.17
Estimated Tolls: $0.20
Kilpatrick Turnpike
(4 mi)$0.20
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
$33
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
59.9
0
$20.98
$9.59
Efficient EV
50
0
$17.48
$7.99
EV Truck/SUV
79.9
0
$27.97
$12.79
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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 Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Enid, OK
Afternoon
in Enid on Wednesday
Local time
2:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Clear
SSE 3 mph10% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Tishomingo, OK
Afternoon
in Tishomingo on Wednesday
Local time
2:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Partly Cloudy
S 2 mph1% chanceLive 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
8 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
4h 4m 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.
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?
About 31% of this route is on highways, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 46.4 miles, likely offering some open-road cruising. After that highway segment, you'll transition to more varied road types. Expect a mix of driving experiences as you navigate between these different road surfaces.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.4 mi on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 16.5 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 199.8 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 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; at 70.8 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 ft670 ft
Total Climb
506 ft
Total Descent
1,075 ft
Highest Point
1,240 ft
Elevation Range
569 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 Tishomingo, OK, road signs point toward Kilpatrick Turnpike, Duncan, Sulphur and Arbuckle Lake.
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
Tishomingo is a city of 3,000 people (2019) in the Chickasaw Country of Oklahoma. It was the capital of the Chickasaw Nation, from 1856 until Oklahoma statehood in 1907. It is the home of Murray State College.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 4m. Total distance: 199.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.4 miles on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.20 in tolls one way, starting with Kilpatrick 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.
Yes — we found about 11 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 Tishomingo, 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 11 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 70.8 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 and Chickasaw National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Tishomingo, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
