Origin
Enid, OK
Late night in Enid on Tuesday
Local time
4:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Enid, OK to Wilson, OK
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 47m
Distance
196.2 mi
316 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 35m
★
6 AM
3h 47m
8 AM
4h 13m
10 AM
3h 56m
12 PM
3h 54m
3 PM
3h 58m
5 PM
4h 12m
8 PM
3h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Enid, OK
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Wilson, OK
Mateusz Dach
Trip Overview
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 .
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
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 74
Use 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 Road
Use 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 East
Use 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 City
Use 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 31B
Toward US 70 West: Waurika, Lone Grove
Use 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
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Northeast 5th Street
Use the left lane.
31
Turn right onto OK 70A
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
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East Main Street
32
Arrive at destination
2 ft
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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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
98 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 98.1 miles from Enid, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before World War I Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 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.
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
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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
$30.67 one way
$61.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $33.68 | $67.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $37.76 | $75.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.32 | $86.64 |
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
$31
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Wilson, OK
Late night in Wilson on Tuesday
Local time
4:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
14 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 47m 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.
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...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
$18
near mile 88
View on nps.gov
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Springs, streams, lakes - whatever its form, water is the attraction at Chickasaw National Recreation Area.
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 162.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
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 Effort
8/10
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 ft
848 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.
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
About the Cities
Starting in Enid, OK
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
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.
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 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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