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Trip from Poteau, OK to Enid, OK

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 23m

Distance

242.2 mi

390 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 11m ★
6 AM
4h 24m
8 AM
4h 51m
10 AM
4h 33m
12 PM
4h 31m
3 PM
4h 35m
5 PM
4h 49m
8 PM
4h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Poteau, OK, OK

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Trip Overview

This 242.2-mile drive from Poteau, OK, to Enid, OK, is a straightforward, single-day trip taking approximately 4 hours and 23 minutes. You'll primarily be on the Cimarron Turnpike and Muskogee Turnpike, with US 59 also being a main road, making it a highway-focused experience. With a fuel cost estimated at $37, this route is quite budget-friendly for a day trip. The landscape shifts subtly as you move from the eastern edge of the Great Plains region in Poteau towards the heart of the plains in Enid. It's a manageable distance, allowing for a comfortable drive without the need for an overnight stay.

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

121.1 miles from Poteau, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 15m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Cimarron Turnpike 58.9 mi 56m
Muskogee Turnpike 55.7 mi 54m
US 59 24.6 mi 32m
Norma A. Lamb Highway 24.5 mi 26m
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway 21.1 mi 21m
Sand Springs Expressway 14.5 mi 16m
Broken Arrow Expressway 11.7 mi 14m
Keystone Expressway 8.7 mi 9m
Longest stretch: Cimarron Turnpike — 58.9 mi, about 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Poteau, OK and Enid, OK.

1

Start on Dewey Avenue

56 ft · 8 sec · Dewey Avenue
2

Turn left onto US 59 Business; US 271 Business

114 ft · 4 sec · South Broadway Street
3

Turn right onto Beard Avenue

0.4 mi · 36 sec · Beard Avenue
4

Turn right onto Paul Mathies Drive

0.9 mi · 1 min · Paul Mathies Drive
5

Continue on Circle Drive

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Circle Drive
6

Turn left onto US 59 Business; US 271 Business

2.4 mi · 4 min · North Broadway Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Continue on US 59; US 271

7.7 mi · 11 min · US 59; US 271
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on US 59; US 271

2.2 mi · 3 min · US 59; US 271
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Continue on US 59; US 271

319 ft · 7 sec · US 59; US 271
Use the straight lane.
10

Turn left onto OK 9; US 59

5.4 mi · 6 min · Broadway
Use the straight / left lanes.
11

Continue on US 59

15 mi · 17 min · US 59
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Take the exit onto I 40 Business

0.3 mi · 35 sec · I 40 Business
Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City Use the left lane.
13

Merge onto I 40

21 mi · 21 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

400 ft · 5 sec
Exit 286 Toward OK 351: Muskogee, Tulsa Use the slight right lane.
15

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 24 sec · this road
16

Continue on OK 351

14 mi · 14 min · Muskogee Turnpike
17

Keep slight right at fork onto OK 351

41 mi · 39 min · Muskogee Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
18

Continue on OK 51

3.4 mi · 3 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway
Use the straight lane.
19

Continue on OK 51

380 ft · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
20

Continue on OK 51

12 mi · 14 min · Broken Arrow Expressway
Use the straight lane.
21

Keep slight right at fork onto US 64; OK 51

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Inner Dispersal Loop
Toward OK 51 West, US 64 West, I 244 East: Sand Springs, Joplin Use the straight lane.
22

Merge onto I 244; US 64; OK 51

0.5 mi · 41 sec · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
23

Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51

0.3 mi · 43 sec · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Exit 5B Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs Use the left lane.
24

Merge onto US 64; US 412; OK 51

14 mi · 16 min · Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight lane.
25

Continue on US 64; US 412

3.6 mi · 3 min · Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
26

Continue on US 64; US 412

1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
27

Continue on US 64; US 412

5.1 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
28

Continue on US 412

31 mi · 29 min · Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Keep slight left at fork onto US 412

28 mi · 27 min · Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
30

Continue on US 64; US 412

24 mi · 26 min · Norma A. Lamb Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
31

Continue on US 64; US 412

6.4 mi · 9 min · East Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
32

Turn right onto South Grand Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · South Grand Avenue
33

Arrive at destination

South Grand Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the 4-hour 23-minute duration, starting your journey from Poteau in the morning will allow you to reach Enid with plenty of daylight remaining. With only one recommended stop and a manageable fuel cost of $37, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the 58.9-mile stretch on the Cimarron Turnpike, as services can be spaced out on turnpikes. This trip is easily doable in a single day, so you can depart when it's most convenient for you.

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 121.1 miles from Poteau, OK, or about 2h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.9 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 53 miles or 1h 6m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 121.1 miles or 2h 15m 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 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Enid, OK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Poteau, 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 Poteau, OK

This is one driving day of about 242.2 miles and 4h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Poteau, 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 58.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Oklahoma, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Broken Arrow, OK

121 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

Sallisaw, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tulsa, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 121.1 miles from Poteau, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Napoli's Italian Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Enid, Oklahoma

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 242.2

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15802378464

Visit website

Whataburger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Poteau, Oklahoma

1 mi

Tokyo Japanese Hibachi Grill Sushi Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Enid, Oklahoma

1.6 mi

Napoli's Italian Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 242.2

Enid, Oklahoma

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15802378464

Visit website

Whataburger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Poteau, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19187210220

Visit website

Tokyo Japanese Hibachi Grill Sushi Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 242.2

Enid, Oklahoma

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+15805402177

Visit website

Wee Too

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 242.2

Enid, Oklahoma

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+15802334663

Burger Barn

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 51.9

Webbers Falls, Oklahoma

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+19184642890

Visit website

Chick-fil-A

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Inexpensiv mile 242.2

Enid, Oklahoma

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+15802349801

Visit website

El Patio Mexican Grill & Cantina

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 242.2

Enid, Oklahoma

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15802975279

Visit website

El Toro Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 34.6

Sallisaw, Oklahoma

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+19187740700

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 121.1

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 138.4

Sand Springs, Oklahoma

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 121.1

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

ChargeLab Charging Station

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 242.2

Enid, Oklahoma

DynamicEVC Charging Station

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 121.1

Tulsa, Oklahoma

+18332172197

Visit website

Leonardo's Children's Museum & Adventure Quest

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 242.2

Enid, Oklahoma

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+15802332787

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 127.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
1.4 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 59 Business; US 271 Business / North Broadway Street

Turn left onto US 59 Business; US 271 Business / North Broadway Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
7
33.8 mi into trip | ~46m in | I 40 Business

Take the exit onto I 40 Business toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
8
55.2 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Take the exit toward OK 351: Muskogee, Tulsa

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 286 Toward OK 351: Muskogee, Tulsa
8
126.5 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in | US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop

Keep slight right at fork onto US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop toward OK 51 West, US 64 West, I 244 East: Sand Springs, Joplin

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward OK 51 West, US 64 West, I 244 East: Sand...
8
127.4 mi into trip | ~2h 23m in | US 64; OK 51 / 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51 / 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Exit 5B Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: San...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.87 one way

$75.73 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 85 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $41.57 $83.15
premium $4.89 $46.61 $93.22
diesel $5.61 $53.47 $106.95

Estimated Tolls: $6.85

Muskogee Turnpike (55.7 mi) $3.90
Cimarron Turnpike (58.9 mi) $2.95

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

$38

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$70–$95

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 84.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 72.7 0 $25.43 $11.63
Efficient EV 60.6 0 $21.19 $9.69
EV Truck/SUV 96.9 1 $33.91 $15.50

Gas CO2

85 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Poteau, OK

Evening in Poteau on Saturday

Local time

8:10 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Enid, OK

Evening in Enid on Saturday

Local time

8:10 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

4h 23m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 72% of the route utilizing major roadways like the Cimarron Turnpike and Muskogee Turnpike. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 58.9 miles on the Cimarron Turnpike, offering a good opportunity to settle in. This route generally provides a consistent driving experience, characterized by open roads and efficient travel. While primarily highway, the shift to US 59 may offer a slight change in scenery and pace before rejoining the turnpikes.

72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.9 mi on Cimarron Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Cimarron Turnpike and Muskogee Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near US 59 Business; US 271 Business / North Broadway Street.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 242.2 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 1.4 miles (US 59 Business; US 271 Business / North Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.8 miles (I 40 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.2 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 Poteau, OK and Enid, OK, road signs point toward Tulsa and Joplin.

Tulsa

55.2 mi in | ~1h 8m

Joplin

126.5 mi in | ~2h 21m | via US 64; OK 51

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 23m. Total distance: 242.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 58.9 miles on Cimarron Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $6.85 in tolls one way, starting with Muskogee 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 Enid, 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 1.4 miles (US 59 Business; US 271 Business / North Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.8 miles (I 40 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Enid, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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