Enid, OK to Tulsa, OK is 115 miles and takes about 2h 3m via Cimarron Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that keeps you primarily on well-maintained roads across the Great Plains. You'll be covering a relatively short distance, making it an ideal option for a single-day trip. With only a 2-hour travel time, you can easily depart in the morning and arrive in Tulsa with plenty of the day left. This route is a practical choice for getting from one Oklahoma city to another without significant detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
57.6 miles from Enid, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 2m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Cimarron Turnpike
59 mi
56m
Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
24.1 mi
25m
Sand Springs Expressway
14.1 mi
15m
Keystone Expressway
8.6 mi
9m
East Owen K. Garriott Road
6.4 mi
9m
Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
1.2 mi
1m
West Archer Street North
0.7 mi
2m
South Grand Avenue
0.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Cimarron Turnpike
— 59 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enid, OK and Tulsa, OK.
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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
Continue on US 412
15 mi·14 min·Cimarron Turnpike
Toward US 412 East: TulsaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi·7 sec
Exit 15Toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·12 sec
Exit 15Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Merge onto US 412
44 mi·41 min·Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 412
5.0 mi·5 min·Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 64; US 412
1.2 mi·1 min·Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 64; US 412
3.6 mi·3 min·Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 64; US 412
14 mi·15 min·Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward Quanah AvenueUse the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto North Quanah Avenue
451 ft·22 sec·North Quanah Avenue
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto West Archer Street North
0.7 mi·2 min·West Archer Street North
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto North Boulder Avenue West
0.2 mi·38 sec·North Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Arrive at destination
South Boulder Avenue West
Trip Plan
Given the short 2-hour duration, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, so you have flexibility with your departure time. Aim to leave Enid after morning rush hour for a more relaxed start. While the longest stretch without a significant change in road is 59 miles, you won't need to worry excessively about fuel stops, as the estimated cost is only $18. Keep an eye on the signs for the Cimarron Turnpike as it's your primary artery for much of the journey. The efficiency of this route means you can decide to stop along the way or push straight through to Tulsa.
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 57.6 miles from Enid, OK, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59 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 25 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.6 miles or 1h 2m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tulsa, 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 115.3 miles and 2h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Enid, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Cimarron Turnpike for about 59 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 45.8 and 114.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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45.8 mi into trip|~51m in
Take the exit toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca 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.
Exit 15
Toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
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45.9 mi into trip|~51m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 15
6
114.1 mi into trip|~1h 59m in
Take the exit toward Quanah Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Quanah Avenue
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114.3 mi into trip|~2h in|North Quanah Avenue
Turn right onto North Quanah Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
114.4 mi into trip|~2h in|West Archer Street North
Turn left onto West Archer Street North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.03 one way
$36.05 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$19.79
$39.58
premium
$4.89
$22.19
$44.38
diesel
$5.61
$25.46
$50.91
Estimated Tolls: $2.94
Cimarron Turnpike
(59 mi)$2.94
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
$18
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.6
0
$12.11
$5.53
Efficient EV
28.8
0
$10.09
$4.61
EV Truck/SUV
46.1
0
$16.14
$7.38
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Enid, OK
Late night
in Enid on Sunday
Local time
2:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Tulsa, OK
Late night
in Tulsa on Sunday
Local time
2:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 15 to 20 mph33% chanceLive forecast
77°F
Pawnee, OK
58 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
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
2h 3m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This journey is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 71% of the route utilizing major highways. You can expect a consistent pace, especially during the 59-mile stretch on the Cimarron Turnpike. The Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway and Sand Springs Expressway contribute to the efficient travel. While the landscape is characteristic of the Great Plains, the focus remains on covering ground smoothly rather than intricate scenic exploration. The drive is designed for direct transit, offering a clear path with minimal complex intersections.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59 mi on Cimarron Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Cimarron Turnpike and Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 45.8 miles in.
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 115.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 45.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 114.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Enid, OK to Tulsa, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Ponca City along the way.
Tulsa calls itself the "Oil Capital of the World." Here, the age of the oil boom found its center. A small town by US standards, metropolitan luxuries such as theater, fine dining, nightlife, and shopping are found in a state known for sparsely populated farming communities. The picturesque downtown is surrounded by rolling hills covered with prairie grasses and ancient forests, a first impression that soon reveals world-class architecture and museums of art, miles of biking and walking trails, and huge parks. With a wealth of iconic sights and neighborhoods to explore, a trip to Tulsa can easily fit several weeks of touring.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 3m. Total distance: 115.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 59 miles on Cimarron Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.94 in tolls one way, starting with Cimarron 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, 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: at 45.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 114.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tulsa, OK before heading back.
