Origin
Vinita, OK
Afternoon in Vinita on Friday
Local time
1:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vinita, OK to Enid, OK
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 9m
Distance
179 mi
288 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 58m
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6 AM
3h 10m
8 AM
3h 33m
10 AM
3h 18m
12 PM
3h 16m
3 PM
3h 19m
5 PM
3h 32m
8 PM
3h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vinita, OK
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Enid, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Vinita, OK to Enid, OK covers 179 miles and takes about 3h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cimarron Turnpike, Will Rogers Turnpike, Norma A. Lamb Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.9 miles on Cimarron Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
89.5 miles from Vinita, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cimarron Turnpike | 58.9 mi | 56m |
| Will Rogers Turnpike | 47.4 mi | 47m |
| Norma A. Lamb Highway | 24.5 mi | 26m |
| Sand Springs Expressway | 14.8 mi | 16m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway | 10.3 mi | 12m |
| Keystone Expressway | 8.7 mi | 9m |
| East Owen K. Garriott Road | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| I 44 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Cimarron Turnpike
— 58.9 mi, about 56m
Traffic on I-244
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,302 veh/hr typical · worst 4,130
Quietest
1 AM
~175 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
18.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 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 Vinita, OK and Enid, OK.
1
Start on US 60; US 69; US Historic 66
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Illinois Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Turn left
352 ft
·
8 sec
Use the left lane.
3
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Cash Only
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 44 West: Tulsa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 44
47 mi
·
47 min
·
Will Rogers Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
I 44
Exit 34
Toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 244; US 412
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Exit 236B
Toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Sand Springs, Enid, Downtown Tulsa, Tulsa International Airport
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Sand Springs Expressway
Exit 5B
Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs
Use the slight left lane.
9
Continue on US 64; US 412
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 64; US 412
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 64; US 412
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 412
31 mi
·
29 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412
28 mi
·
27 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 64; US 412
24 mi
·
26 min
·
Norma A. Lamb Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on US 64; US 412
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
East Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto South Grand Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Grand Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
South Grand Avenue
Trip Plan
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 89.5 miles from Vinita, OK, or about 1h 37m 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 39 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.5 miles or 1h 37m 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 32m
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 Vinita, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Vinita, OK
This is one driving day of about 179 miles and 3h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Vinita, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
90 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 89.5 miles from Vinita, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 119.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 44 West: Tulsa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 44 West: Tulsa
9
48.8 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
I 44
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 34
Toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tuls...
9
53.9 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Sand Springs, Enid, Downtown Tulsa, Tulsa International Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 236B
Toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Sand Springs, E...
9
64.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
US 412 / Sand Springs Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412 / Sand Springs Expressway toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 5B
Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: San...
6
119.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m in
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US 412 / Cimarron Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412 / Cimarron Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.75 one way
$55.50 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $30.43 | $60.86 |
| premium | $4.93 | $34.73 | $69.46 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $39.46 | $78.92 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.32
Cimarron Turnpike
(58.9 mi)
$2.95
Will Rogers Turnpike
(47.4 mi)
$2.37
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
$28
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.7 | 0 | $18.80 | $8.59 |
| Efficient EV | 44.8 | 0 | $15.66 | $7.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71.6 | 0 | $25.06 | $11.46 |
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Enid, OK
Afternoon in Enid on Friday
Local time
1:15 PM
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 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 9m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
179 mi in 3h 9m, mostly highway — 58.9 mi of that is on Cimarron Turnpike.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 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?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Cimarron Turnpike and Will Rogers Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 179 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 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.8 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.9 miles (I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,240 ft
601 ft
Total Climb
784 ft
Total Descent
235 ft
Highest Point
1,240 ft
~179 mi in
Elevation Range
638 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 Vinita, OK and Enid, OK, road signs point toward Tulsa and Tulsa International Airport.
Tulsa
53.9 mi in
|
~56m
|
via I 244; US 412
Tulsa International Airport
53.9 mi in
|
~56m
|
via I 244; US 412
About the Cities
Starting in Vinita, OK
Full guide →Founded 1871
Vinita is in the Green Country region of Oklahoma.
Top landmarks
- • Randall Tire Company
Arriving in Enid, OK
Full guide →Founded 1893
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
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 9m. Total distance: 179 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). 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 $5.32 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 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 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.8 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.9 miles (I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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