Trip from Claremore, OK to Enid, OK

Drive Time

2h 36m

Distance

144.4 mi

232 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

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Trip Overview

Spanning 144.4 miles across the Oklahoma plains, this drive from Claremore to Enid is a straightforward trek that typically takes about 2 hours and 36 minutes. Because the total duration is quite manageable, it serves as a perfect one-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You should plan on a fuel budget of roughly $22 to cover the distance. Both your starting point and destination sit within the Great Plains, ensuring a consistent regional feel throughout your journey. Whether you are commuting or exploring, this route offers a practical and efficient connection between these two Oklahoma cities.

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

72.2 miles from Claremore, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

Drive Character

This highway-focused drive relies heavily on major thoroughfares, with approximately 76% of the journey spent on high-speed roads. You will navigate via the Cimarron Turnpike, the Norma A. Lamb Highway, and the Sand Springs Expressway as you transition between regions. Expect a consistent pace, highlighted by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 58.9 miles along the Cimarron Turnpike. The experience behind the wheel is centered on efficiency, moving you quickly across the landscape rather than through winding, technical backroads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 20 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 0.1 miles in near South Cherokee Avenue.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 144.4 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 0.1 miles (South Cherokee Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (OK 20 / West Patti Page Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.2 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Cherokee Avenue

Turn right onto South Cherokee Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | OK 20 / West Patti Page Boulevard

Turn left onto OK 20 / West Patti Page Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

14.2 mi into trip | ~16m 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...

19.4 mi into trip | ~23m 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...

29.7 mi into trip | ~35m 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...

Towns Along This Route

Between Claremore, OK and Enid, OK, road signs point toward Tulsa and Tulsa International Airport.

Tulsa

19.4 mi in | ~23m | via I 244; US 412

Tulsa International Airport

19.4 mi in | ~23m | 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
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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Claremore, OK and Enid, OK.

Start on OK 88

0.1 mi · 27 sec · West Will Rogers Boulevard

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn right onto South Cherokee Avenue

355 ft · 17 sec · South Cherokee Avenue

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Turn left onto OK 20

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Patti Page Boulevard

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on OK 20

0.6 mi · 59 sec · East Will Rogers Boulevard

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · this road

Turn slight right

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward I 44 West: Tulsa

Merge onto I 44

12 mi · 12 min · Will Rogers Turnpike

Use the straight lane.

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.

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.

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.

Continue on US 64; US 412

3.6 mi · 3 min · Keystone Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 64; US 412

1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 64; US 412

5.1 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 412

31 mi · 29 min · Cimarron Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 412

28 mi · 27 min · Cimarron Turnpike

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 64; US 412

24 mi · 26 min · Norma A. Lamb Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 64; US 412

6.4 mi · 9 min · East Owen K. Garriott Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto South Grand Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · South Grand Avenue

Arrive at destination

South Grand Avenue

Trip Plan

To keep your trip stress-free, consider that you only need to plan for one major stop during the 144.4-mile journey. Since this is a relatively short drive, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best, though mid-morning starts often provide the most comfortable driving conditions. Keep your fuel budget of $22 in mind as you pace your travel, and ensure your vehicle is ready for a significant stretch of turnpike driving. A specific tip for this route is to monitor your speed closely while transitioning between the Sand Springs Expressway and the Cimarron Turnpike, as road conditions and traffic flow can shift quickly at these junctions.

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 72.2 miles from Claremore, OK, or about 1h 19m 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 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 72.2 miles or 1h 19m 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 5m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Enid, OK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Claremore, 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 Claremore, OK

This is one driving day of about 144.4 miles and 2h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Claremore, 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 72.2 mi from Claremore, OK · 1h 19m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tulsa, OK

72 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

Tulsa, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tulsa, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 72.2 miles from Claremore, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

$21.93 one way

$43.87 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$24.18	$48.36
premium	$4.80	$27.26	$54.52
diesel	$5.64	$32.08	$64.16

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

$22

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	43.3	$15.16	$6.93
Efficient EV	36.1	$12.64	$5.78
EV Truck/SUV	57.8	$20.22	$9.24

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Claremore, OK

Afternoon in Claremore on Sunday

Local time

1:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Enid, OK

Afternoon in Enid on Sunday

Local time

1:37 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

5 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 36m 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 Claremore, OK to Enid, OK covers 144.4 miles and takes about 2h 36m 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 72.2 miles from Claremore, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.93 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.

Between Claremore, OK and Enid, OK, road signs point toward Tulsa and Tulsa International Airport.

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Trip from Claremore, OK to Enid, OK

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Enid, OK

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Claremore, OK

Enid, OK

Same local time

5 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 36m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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