The drive from Choctaw, OK to Jenks, OK covers 92.1 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Kickapoo Turnpike, Creek Turnpike for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 68.1 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.73 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.
Midpoint
46 miles from Choctaw, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 48m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 92.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 37m highway drive covering 92.1 miles, with most of the trip on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Kickapoo Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 68.1 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 68.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Kickapoo Turnpike. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 62 / Northeast 23rd Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 92.1 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 0.3 miles (US 62 / Northeast 23rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|US 62 / Northeast 23rd Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 62 / Northeast 23rd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
4.7 mi into trip|~7m in
Take the ramp toward Kickapoo Turnpike Northbound
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Kickapoo Turnpike Northbound
6
15.2 mi into trip|~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 149B
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
8
83.9 mi into trip|~1h 25m in|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
90.9 mi into trip|~1h 34m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Choctaw, OK and Jenks, OK, road signs point toward Kickapoo Turnpike Northbound, Broken Arrow and Joplin.
Kickapoo Turnpike Northbound
4.7 mi in|~7m
Broken Arrow
83.9 mi in|~1h 25m|via OK 364
Joplin
83.9 mi in|~1h 25m|via OK 364
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
68.1 mi
1h 7m
Kickapoo Turnpike
10.2 mi
9m
Creek Turnpike
7.1 mi
8m
Northeast 23rd Street
4.4 mi
6m
South Elm Street
0.5 mi
1m
West Main Street
0.4 mi
1m
Muzzy Street
0.3 mi
1m
North 2nd Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 68.1 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Choctaw, OK and Jenks, OK.
1
Start on Muzzy Street
0.3 mi·1 min·Muzzy Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 62
4.4 mi·6 min·Northeast 23rd Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·22 sec
Toward Kickapoo Turnpike NorthboundUse the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 335
10 mi·9 min·Kickapoo Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·47 sec
Exit 149BToward I 44 East: Tulsa
6
Merge onto I 44
68 mi·1 hr 7 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit onto OK 364
7.1 mi·8 min·Creek Turnpike
Exit 218BToward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, JoplinUse the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·38 sec
Toward Peoria Avenue, Elm Street, JenksUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto South Elm Street
0.5 mi·1 min·South Elm Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.4 mi·1 min·West Main Street
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
107 ft·4 sec·North 2nd Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
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 46 miles from Choctaw, OK, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.1 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 20 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46 miles or 48m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jenks, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Choctaw, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Choctaw, OK
This is one driving day of about 92.1 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Choctaw, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 68.1 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.73 one way
$27.46 round trip
$3.79/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.26
$15.44
$30.89
premium
$4.63
$16.77
$33.54
diesel
$5.42
$19.63
$39.27
Estimated Tolls: $4.61
Turner Turnpike
(68.1 mi)$3.41
Kickapoo Turnpike
(10.2 mi)$0.71
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
$14
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.6
0
$9.67
$4.42
Efficient EV
23
0
$8.06
$3.68
EV Truck/SUV
36.8
0
$12.89
$5.89
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Choctaw, OK
Late night
in Choctaw on Saturday
Local time
5:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jenks, OK
Late night
in Jenks on Saturday
Local time
5:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Chandler, OK
46 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
1h 37m 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 Choctaw, OK to Jenks, OK covers 92.1 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Kickapoo Turnpike, Creek Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46 miles from Choctaw, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.73 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 92.1 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 0.3 miles (US 62 / Northeast 23rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Choctaw, OK and Jenks, OK, road signs point toward Kickapoo Turnpike Northbound, Broken Arrow and Joplin.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Oklahoma City National Memorial.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
