Origin
Ada, OK
Afternoon in Ada on Sunday
Local time
2:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ada, OK to Jenks, OK
Drive Time
2h 11m
Distance
116 mi
187 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
Ada, OK
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Jenks, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ada, OK to Jenks, OK covers 116 miles and takes about 2h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Creek Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.62 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
58 miles from Ada, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Ada, OK to Jenks, OK covers 116 miles and takes about 2h 11m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 57.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Broadway Avenue.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 116 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Broadway Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (US 377; OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Broadway Avenue
Turn right onto North Broadway Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
1.6 mi into trip
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~3m in
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US 377; OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 377; OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
69.6 mi into trip
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~1h 21m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
107.8 mi into trip
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~1h 59m in
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OK 364 / Creek Turnpike
Take the exit onto OK 364 / Creek Turnpike toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin
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 218B
Toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin
7
114.9 mi into trip
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~2h 7m in
Take the exit toward Peoria Avenue, Elm Street, Jenks
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.
Toward Peoria Avenue, Elm Street, Jenks
Towns Along This Route
Between Ada, OK and Jenks, OK, road signs point toward Broken Arrow and Joplin.
Broken Arrow
107.8 mi in
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~1h 59m
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via OK 364
Joplin
107.8 mi in
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~1h 59m
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via OK 364
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 57.4 mi | 1h 6m |
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 37.9 mi | 37m |
| Creek Turnpike | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| South 8th Avenue | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Jim Thorpe Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| South Milt Phillips Avenue | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| North Broadway Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Elm Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 57.4 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ada, OK and Jenks, OK.
1
Start on East Main Street
96 ft
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5 sec
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East Main Street
2
Turn right onto North Broadway Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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North Broadway Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto US 377; OK 1; OK 99
0.3 mi
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34 sec
·
J. A. Richardson Loop
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp onto US 377; OK 1; OK 99
0.3 mi
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20 sec
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US 377; OK 1; OK 99
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 377; OK 99
30 mi
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35 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 377; OK 3E; OK 99
2.9 mi
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3 min
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South Milt Phillips Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on OK 99; US 377
14 mi
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16 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on OK 99; US 377
3.3 mi
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3 min
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Jim Thorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Continue on OK 99; US 377
13 mi
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14 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Continue on OK 99; US 377
4.4 mi
·
5 min
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South 8th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
314 ft
·
7 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
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23 sec
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this road
13
Turn slight right
510 ft
·
13 sec
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
14
Merge onto I 44
38 mi
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37 min
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Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit onto OK 364
7.1 mi
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8 min
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Creek Turnpike
Exit 218B
Toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin
Use the slight right lane.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Toward Peoria Avenue, Elm Street, Jenks
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn left onto South Elm Street
0.5 mi
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1 min
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South Elm Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.4 mi
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1 min
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West Main Street
Use the right lane.
19
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
107 ft
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4 sec
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North 2nd Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
20
Arrive at destination
North 2nd Street
Trip Plan
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 miles from Ada, OK, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.4 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58 miles or 1h 8m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jenks, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ada, 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 Ada, OK
This is one driving day of about 116 miles and 2h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ada, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 57.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58 mi from Ada, OK · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58 miles from Ada, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jenks, OK
The final approach into Jenks, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Jenks, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.62 one way
$35.24 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $19.42 | $38.85 |
| premium | $4.80 | $21.90 | $43.80 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.77 | $51.54 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.38
Turner Turnpike
(37.9 mi)
$1.89
Creek Turnpike
(7.1 mi)
$0.49
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
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.8 | 0 | $12.18 | $5.57 |
| Efficient EV | 29 | 0 | $10.15 | $4.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.4 | 0 | $16.24 | $7.42 |
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.
Destination
Jenks, OK
Afternoon in Jenks on Sunday
Local time
2:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°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
28 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 11m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ada, OK to Jenks, OK covers 116 miles and takes about 2h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Creek Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58 miles from Ada, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.62 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 116 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Broadway Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (US 377; OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Ada, OK and Jenks, OK, road signs point toward Broken Arrow and Joplin.
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