Enid to Wetumka is 165.4 miles and takes about 3h 23m via Cimarron Turnpike, OK 48, and Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, offering a straightforward drive. You'll encounter a mix of highway and secondary roads, making it a practical choice for a single-day excursion. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to travel between these two points without extensive planning.
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
82.7 miles from Enid, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 26m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Cimarron Turnpike
58.3 mi
56m
OK 48
25.7 mi
32m
Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
24.1 mi
25m
South Chestnut Street
13.8 mi
16m
Woody Guthrie Boulevard
13.4 mi
23m
South 337th West Avenue
7.2 mi
12m
East Owen K. Garriott Road
6.4 mi
9m
US Historic 66
5.3 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Cimarron Turnpike
— 58.3 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enid, OK and Wetumka, 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
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
43 mi·41 min·Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 59Toward US 64 West, OK 48 South: Cleveland, MannfordUse the slight right lane.
9
Turn slight right
107 ft·2 sec
Toward OK 48 South: MannfordUse the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto OK 48
15 mi·20 min·OK 48
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto OK 33
1.0 mi·1 min·OK 33
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn right onto CR N3730
7.0 mi·11 min·South 337th West Avenue
Use the straight / sharp left / slight right lanes.
13
At end of road, turn right onto West South 181 Street
82 ft·6 sec·West South 181 Street
14
Turn left onto CR N3730
0.2 mi·22 sec·South 337th West Avenue
15
Turn right onto US Historic 66; OK 66
1.4 mi·1 min·US Historic 66; OK 66
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Continue on US Historic 66; OK 48; OK 66
0.1 mi·10 sec·US Historic 66; OK 48; OK 66
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on US Historic 66; OK 48; OK 66
3.7 mi·6 min·US Historic 66; OK 48; OK 66
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto OK 16; OK 48
0.2 mi·35 sec·East 1st Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
19
Turn right onto OK 48
14 mi·16 min·South Chestnut Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
20
Continue on OK 48
9.9 mi·11 min·OK 48
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on OK 48
0.9 mi·1 min·OK 48
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on OK 48
313 ft·9 sec·OK 48
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn left onto US 62
4.6 mi·5 min·US 62
24
Turn right onto North 16th Street
0.3 mi·42 sec·North 16th Street
25
At end of road, turn left onto OK 56
1.1 mi·1 min·West Broadway Street
26
Turn right onto US 62; OK 27
13 mi·23 min·Woody Guthrie Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Turn left onto East West 122 Road
2.0 mi·4 min·East West 122 Road
28
Turn right onto North Wewoka Street
0.5 mi·1 min·North Wewoka Street
29
Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
0.1 mi·19 sec·West Grand Avenue
30
At end of road, turn right onto North Canadian Street
379 ft·14 sec·North Canadian Street
31
Turn left onto West Frisco Avenue
387 ft·13 sec·West Frisco Avenue
32
Turn right onto US 75
292 ft·10 sec·North Main Street
33
Arrive at destination
US 75
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 23m estimated duration, this is a comfortable one-day trip. Leaving Enid in the morning should allow ample time to reach Wetumka with daylight to spare. While there's only one recommended stop, you'll want to keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before embarking on the longest stretch of 58.3 miles on the Cimarron Turnpike. Plan to refuel before hitting that segment if your tank is low. The flexibility of a shorter drive means you can adjust your schedule as needed, perhaps stopping for a break sooner than anticipated.
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 82.7 miles from Enid, OK, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.3 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 36 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.7 miles or 1h 26m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wetumka, 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 165.4 miles and 3h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 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 Cimarron Turnpike for about 58.3 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 25
5 decision points cluster between mile 45.8 and 149.1 — 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
8
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
8
89.5 mi into trip|~1h 32m in
Take the exit toward US 64 West, OK 48 South: Cleveland, Mannford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 59
Toward US 64 West, OK 48 South: Cleveland, Mann...
6
118.5 mi into trip|~2h 15m in|OK 48 / South Chestnut Street
Turn right onto OK 48 / South Chestnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
149.1 mi into trip|~2h 53m in|US 62; OK 27 / Woody Guthrie Boulevard
Turn right onto US 62; OK 27 / Woody Guthrie Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.86 one way
$51.72 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg58 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$28.39
$56.78
premium
$4.89
$31.83
$63.66
diesel
$5.61
$36.52
$73.04
Estimated Tolls: $2.91
Cimarron Turnpike
(58.3 mi)$2.91
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
$26
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
49.6
0
$17.37
$7.94
Efficient EV
41.4
0
$14.47
$6.62
EV Truck/SUV
66.2
0
$23.16
$10.59
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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
2:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Wetumka, OK
Late night
in Wetumka on Sunday
Local time
2:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°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
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
3h 23m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive presents a mixed profile, with 54% of the journey on highways. Expect a substantial stretch of 58.3 miles on the Cimarron Turnpike, which offers a more continuous driving experience. As you transition to OK 48 and Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway, the character of the road likely shifts to more local, potentially two-lane segments. This variation means you'll experience different driving dynamics, from faster-paced highway cruising to more deliberate travel on state highways.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.3 mi on Cimarron Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 25 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 45.8 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
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 165.4 miles you will encounter 25 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 89.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Wetumka, OK, road signs point toward Ponca City and Mannford.
Ponca City
45.8 mi in|~51m
Mannford
89.5 mi in|~1h 32m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 23m. Total distance: 165.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 58.3 miles on Cimarron Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.91 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Wetumka, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 89.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Wetumka, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
