Skiatook, OK to Enid, OK is 117.5 miles and takes about 2 hours 19 minutes via Major General Clarence L. Tinker Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey across Oklahoma. You'll experience a mixed drive profile, so expect some variety in the road conditions and speed. It's a relatively short drive, making it ideal for a single-day excursion without feeling rushed. Plan for this to be an easy travel day with minimal logistical planning required.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
58.7 miles from Skiatook, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 13m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Major General Clarence L. Tinker Memorial Highway
38.4 mi
44m
Norma A. Lamb Highway
24.5 mi
26m
OK 15
14.9 mi
17m
Cimarron Turnpike
14.4 mi
14m
OK 18
11.5 mi
14m
East Owen K. Garriott Road
6.4 mi
9m
West W.C. Rogers Boulevard
4.1 mi
7m
East 1st Street
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Major General Clarence L. Tinker Memorial Highway
— 38.4 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Skiatook, OK and Enid, OK.
1
Start on South Osage Street
48 ft·8 sec·South Osage Street
2
Turn left onto OK 20
4.1 mi·7 min·West W.C. Rogers Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Turn straight onto OK 20
19 mi·22 min·Major General Clarence L. Tinker Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on OK 20
1.3 mi·2 min·East 1st Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Continue on OK 20
19 mi·22 min·Major General Clarence L. Tinker Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
At end of road, turn left onto OK 18
11 mi·14 min·OK 18
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto OK 15
15 mi·17 min·OK 15
Use the right lane.
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 177
1.2 mi·1 min·US 177
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·28 sec
Toward US 412 West: Enid
10
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·11 sec·this road
Exit 15Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Merge onto US 412
14 mi·14 min·Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 64; US 412
24 mi·26 min·Norma A. Lamb Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 64; US 412
6.4 mi·9 min·East Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto South Grand Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·South Grand Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
South Grand Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour 19 minute duration, leaving Skiatook in the morning allows ample time to reach Enid with daylight to spare. While the drive is short enough to complete in one go, consider breaking it up if you prefer a more relaxed pace. There are no specific stops indicated, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the 38.4-mile stretch on Major General Clarence L. Tinker Memorial Highway. Filling up before you leave Skiatook is a sensible approach to ensure you have plenty of gas for the entire 117.5-mile trip and the estimated $18 fuel cost.
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 58.7 miles from Skiatook, OK, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.4 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 26 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.7 miles or 1h 13m 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 53m
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 Skiatook, 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 Skiatook, OK
This is one driving day of about 117.5 miles and 2h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Skiatook, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Major General Clarence L. Tinker Memorial Highway for about 38.4 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 71.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|OK 20 / West W.C. Rogers Boulevard
Turn left onto OK 20 / West W.C. Rogers Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
43.8 mi into trip|~54m in|OK 18
At end of road, turn left onto OK 18
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
55.3 mi into trip|~1h 9m in|OK 15
Turn right onto OK 15
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
71.4 mi into trip|~1h 28m in
Take the ramp toward US 412 West: Enid
Navigation decision point
Toward US 412 West: Enid
5
71.8 mi into trip|~1h 28m in|US 412 / Cimarron Turnpike
Merge onto US 412 / Cimarron Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.37 one way
$36.74 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$20.17
$40.34
premium
$4.89
$22.61
$45.22
diesel
$5.61
$25.94
$51.89
Estimated Tolls: $0.72
Cimarron Turnpike
(14.4 mi)$0.72
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
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.3
0
$12.34
$5.64
Efficient EV
29.4
0
$10.28
$4.70
EV Truck/SUV
47
0
$16.45
$7.52
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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
Skiatook, OK
Late night
in Skiatook on Sunday
Local time
2:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Enid, OK
Late night
in Enid on Sunday
Local time
2:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Fairfax, OK
59 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
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
2h 19m 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 route offers a mixed drive, with 36% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Major General Clarence L. Tinker Memorial Highway and Norma A. Lamb Highway, interspersed with sections of OK 15. The longest uninterrupted drive is 38.4 miles, likely on the Major General Clarence L. Tinker Memorial Highway, so be prepared for a solid block of driving before needing to potentially adjust course or find a break. The overall feel is likely to be open and consistent with the Great Plains landscape, without sharp turns or dramatic elevation changes.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.4 mi on Major General Clarence L. Tinker Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OK 20 / West W.C. Rogers Boulevard.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 19m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (OK 20 / West W.C. Rogers Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.8 miles (OK 18): Lane positioning matters here; at 55.3 miles (OK 15): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 19m. Total distance: 117.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 38.4 miles on Major General Clarence L. Tinker Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.72 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: near the start (OK 20 / West W.C. Rogers Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.8 miles (OK 18): Lane positioning matters here; at 55.3 miles (OK 15): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Enid, OK before heading back.
