Origin
Bushyhead, OK
Afternoon in Bushyhead on Sunday
Local time
1:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bushyhead, OK to Enid, OK
Drive Time
2h 50m
Distance
156 mi
251 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
Photo: cottonbro CG studio
Trip Overview
The drive from Bushyhead, OK to Enid, OK covers 156 miles and takes about 2h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cimarron Turnpike, Norma A. Lamb Highway, Sand Springs Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.9 miles on Cimarron Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.69 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
78 miles from Bushyhead, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 50m highway drive covering 156 miles, with most of the trip on Cimarron Turnpike and Norma A. Lamb Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 58.9 miles on Cimarron Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cimarron Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 58.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Cimarron Turnpike and Norma A. Lamb Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.7 miles in near OK 20 / East Will Rogers Boulevard.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 156 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 12.7 miles (OK 20 / East Will Rogers Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.8 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
12.7 mi into trip
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~17m in
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OK 20 / East Will Rogers Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto OK 20 / East Will Rogers Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
13 mi into trip
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~17m in
Take the ramp toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
9
25.8 mi into trip
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~31m in
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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
30.9 mi into trip
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~37m in
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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
41.2 mi into trip
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~50m in
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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...
Towns Along This Route
Between Bushyhead, OK and Enid, OK, road signs point toward Joplin, Tulsa and Tulsa International Airport.
Joplin
13 mi in
|
~17m
Tulsa
30.9 mi in
|
~37m
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via I 244; US 412
Tulsa International Airport
30.9 mi in
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~37m
|
via I 244; US 412
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cimarron Turnpike | 58.9 mi | 56m |
| Norma A. Lamb Highway | 24.5 mi | 26m |
| Sand Springs Expressway | 14.8 mi | 16m |
| Will Rogers Turnpike | 12.3 mi | 12m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway | 10.3 mi | 12m |
| Clem McSpadden Highway | 10.1 mi | 12m |
| Keystone Expressway | 8.7 mi | 9m |
| East Owen K. Garriott Road | 6.4 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
Cimarron Turnpike
— 58.9 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bushyhead, OK and Enid, OK.
1
Start on OK 66; US Historic 66
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Clem McSpadden Highway
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn left onto CR S4160
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Sioux Avenue
3
Continue on Maiden Lane
359 ft
·
9 sec
·
Maiden Lane
4
Turn right onto East 9th Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
East 9th Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto North Dorothy Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dorothy Avenue
6
At end of road, turn left onto OK 20
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Will Rogers Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
this road
9
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 44 West: Tulsa
10
Merge onto I 44
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Will Rogers Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
11
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.
12
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.
13
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.
14
Continue on US 64; US 412
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 64; US 412
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 64; US 412
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 412
31 mi
·
29 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412
28 mi
·
27 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on US 64; US 412
24 mi
·
26 min
·
Norma A. Lamb Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on US 64; US 412
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
East Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn right onto South Grand Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Grand Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
South Grand Avenue
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 78 miles from Bushyhead, OK, or about 1h 29m 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 80 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78 miles or 1h 29m 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 17m
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 Bushyhead, 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 Bushyhead, OK
This is one driving day of about 156 miles and 2h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bushyhead, 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 78 mi from Bushyhead, OK · 1h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
78 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
Arriving in Enid, OK
The final approach into Enid, 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 Enid, 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
$23.69 one way
$47.39 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $26.12 | $52.24 |
| premium | $4.80 | $29.45 | $58.90 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $34.66 | $69.32 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.56
Cimarron Turnpike
(58.9 mi)
$2.95
Will Rogers Turnpike
(12.3 mi)
$0.61
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
$24
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.8 | 0 | $16.38 | $7.49 |
| Efficient EV | 39 | 0 | $13.65 | $6.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.4 | 0 | $21.84 | $9.98 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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 Sunday
Local time
1:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°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
9 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 50m 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 Bushyhead, OK to Enid, OK covers 156 miles and takes about 2h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cimarron Turnpike, Norma A. Lamb Highway, Sand Springs Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 78 miles from Bushyhead, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.69 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 156 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.7 miles (OK 20 / East Will Rogers Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.8 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Bushyhead, OK and Enid, OK, road signs point toward Joplin, Tulsa and Tulsa International Airport.
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