Enid to Wilson is 196.2 miles and takes about 3h 47m via World War I Veterans Memorial Highway and OK 74, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Oklahoma, traversing the familiar Great Plains region on both ends. You'll be spending most of your time on surface roads, making it a relaxed drive perfect for a single day. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward connection between two points in central Oklahoma without extensive highway time.
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
98.1 miles from Enid, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
70.4 mi
1h 13m
John Deere Road
24.2 mi
30m
OK 74
19.3 mi
23m
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
11 mi
11m
US 70
9.8 mi
12m
Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
9.8 mi
10m
North Portland Avenue
9.2 mi
10m
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.8 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
— 70.4 mi, about 1h 13m
Traffic on I-35
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 32 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~3,447 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,158
Quietest
2 AM
~326 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.6×
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 Wilson, 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
32 mi·31 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.4 mi·46 sec
Exit 31BToward US 70 West: Waurika, Lone GroveUse the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Merge onto US 70
4.2 mi·5 min·West Broadway Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Continue on US 70
0.5 mi·52 sec·US 70
Use the left / straight lanes.
29
Continue on US 70
9.3 mi·11 min·US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Turn left onto OK 70A
0.8 mi·1 min·Northeast 5th Street
Use the left lane.
31
Turn right onto OK 70A
0.4 mi·38 sec·East Main Street
32
Arrive at destination
2 ft·OK 76
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under 4 hours, you can easily tackle this trip in a single day. Leaving in the morning will give you ample time to reach Wilson with daylight to spare. With only one recommended stop, you'll want to plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly. Since most of the drive is on surface roads, keep an eye out for slower traffic or agricultural equipment, especially if you're traveling during planting or harvest seasons. The $31 fuel estimate is based on the total mileage, so ensure your tank is sufficiently full before departing Enid.
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 98.1 miles from Enid, OK, or about 2h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.4 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 43 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.1 miles or 2h 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wilson, 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 196.2 miles and 3h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 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 70.4 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 16.5 and 180.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
180.6 mi into trip|~3h 25m in
Take the exit toward US 70 West: Waurika, Lone Grove
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 31B
Toward US 70 West: Waurika, Lone Grove
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.97 one way
$57.95 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg69 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$31.99
$63.97
premium
$4.72
$36.43
$72.86
diesel
$4.80
$37.05
$74.09
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
$29
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
58.9
0
$20.60
$9.42
Efficient EV
49.1
0
$17.17
$7.85
EV Truck/SUV
78.5
0
$27.47
$12.56
Gas CO2
69 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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Enid, OK
Morning
in Enid on Sunday
Local time
6:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Partly Cloudy
S 7 mph10% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Wilson, OK
Morning
in Wilson on Sunday
Local time
6:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Clear
S 5 mph3% 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
1 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
3h 47m 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?
This drive is mostly surface roads, with only 20% on highways. You'll experience about 70.4 miles on the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway before transitioning to surface streets. Expect a more rural cruising feel for the majority of the trip. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 70.4 miles.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 70.4 mi on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 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 16 significant decision points across 196.2 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 ft848 ft
Total Climb
434 ft
Total Descent
736 ft
Highest Point
1,240 ft
Elevation Range
392 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 Wilson, OK, road signs point toward Kilpatrick Turnpike and Lone Grove.
Kilpatrick Turnpike
70.8 mi in|~1h 27m
Lone Grove
180.6 mi in|~3h 25m
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 3h 47m. Total distance: 196.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 70.4 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 13 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 Wilson, 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 13 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 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Wilson, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
