Napoli's Italian Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Enid, Oklahoma
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+15802378464
Visit websiteLast recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 40m
Distance
135.5 mi
218 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
8 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cordell, OK
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Enid, OK
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The drive from Cordell, OK to Enid, OK covers 135.5 miles and takes about 2h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway, OK 3 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.6 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.18 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
67.7 miles from Cordell, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 40m. Total distance: 135.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (25%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Expect a 2h 40m drive with frequent turns across 135.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Clay Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 40m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Clay Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.4 miles (I 40 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto East Clay Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto I 40 Business toward I 40 Business East: El Reno
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto US 81 / South Choctaw Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto US 412; CR E0430 / West Owen K. Garriott Road
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 49.6 mi | 50m |
| Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway | 19.1 mi | 25m |
| OK 3 | 18.1 mi | 22m |
| South Glenn L. English Street | 14.8 mi | 16m |
| South Choctaw Avenue | 14.4 mi | 17m |
| US 81 | 9.4 mi | 12m |
| I 40 Business | 6 mi | 7m |
| Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway | 2.6 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Cordell, OK and Enid, OK.
Start on this road
Turn left onto East Clay Street
Turn left onto US 183
Take the exit
Merge onto I 40
Continue on I 40
Continue on I 40
Take the exit onto I 40 Business
Turn left onto US 81
Continue on OK 3; US 81
Continue on US 81
Continue on US 81
Continue on US 81
Continue on US 81
Continue on US 81
Turn right onto US 412; CR E0430
Turn left onto South Independence Avenue
Turn right onto West Maine Street
Turn left onto South Grand Avenue
Arrive at destination
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.
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 30 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.7 miles or 1h 12m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Enid, OK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Cordell, 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 Cordell, OK
This is one driving day of about 135.5 miles and 2h 40m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.7 mi from Cordell, OK · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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.
A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 67.7 miles from Cordell, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Enid, Oklahoma
Near the end, right off the route
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+15802378464
Tokyo Japanese Hibachi Grill Sushi Bar
Enid, Oklahoma
Wee Too
Enid, Oklahoma
Near the end, right off the route
Enid, Oklahoma
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+15802378464
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Enid, Oklahoma
Hours: 11 am–3 pm
+15805402177
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Enid, Oklahoma
Hours: 6 am–2 pm
+15802334663
Near the end, short detour
Enid, Oklahoma
Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm
+15802349801
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Enid, Oklahoma
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+15802975279
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Calumet, Oklahoma
Hours: Open 24 hours
Around the midpoint, short detour
Calumet, Oklahoma
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18004891588
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~9 min detour
Weatherford, Oklahoma
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Calumet, Oklahoma
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18448253356
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Hinton, OK
+18883856671
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~11 min detour
El Reno, Oklahoma
+14052951811
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~11 min detour
El Reno, Oklahoma
+14057029200
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~11 min detour
El Reno, Oklahoma
Hours: Open 24 hours
+14052952990
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Enid, Oklahoma
Hours: 10 am–6 pm
+15802332787
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Weatherford, Oklahoma
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+15807725871
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~11 min detour
El Reno, Oklahoma
Hours: 10:30 am–4 pm
+14052625121
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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.
Regular Gas
$21.18 one way
$42.37 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $23.26 | $46.52 |
| premium | $4.89 | $26.08 | $52.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.92 | $59.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
8 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Tesla Supercharger
Calumet, Oklahoma
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Weatherford, Oklahoma
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
El Reno, Oklahoma
1 DCFC
Francis Energy Charging Station
Calumet, Oklahoma
1 DCFC
FLO Charging Station
Calumet, Oklahoma
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
El Reno, Oklahoma
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
El Reno, Oklahoma
1 DCFC
Loop Charging Station
Hinton, OK
1 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.7 | 0 | $14.23 | $6.50 |
| Efficient EV | 33.9 | 0 | $11.86 | $5.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.2 | 0 | $18.97 | $8.67 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Cordell on Thursday
Local time
8:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Enid on Thursday
Local time
8:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
55°F
Union City, OK
68 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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