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Trip from Cordell, OK to Enid, OK

Last 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

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 30m ★
6 AM
2h 41m
8 AM
3h 2m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 46m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 1m
8 PM
2h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Cordell, OK, OK

Cordell, OK

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Downtown Enid, OK, OK

Enid, OK

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Trip Overview

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 .

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 40m drive with frequent turns across 135.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 49.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Driving Effort 4/10

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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Clay Street

Turn left onto East Clay Street

Navigation decision point

6
14.9 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
7
67.4 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in | I 40 Business

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 119 Toward I 40 Business East: El Reno
6
73.4 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in | US 81 / South Choctaw Avenue

Turn left onto US 81 / South Choctaw Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
134.5 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in | US 412; CR E0430 / West Owen K. Garriott Road

Turn right onto US 412; CR E0430 / West Owen K. Garriott Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway — 49.6 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

153 ft · 16 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto East Clay Street

192 ft · 15 sec · East Clay Street
3

Turn left onto US 183

15 mi · 16 min · South Glenn L. English Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Merge onto I 40

13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on I 40

2.6 mi · 2 min · Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on I 40

36 mi · 36 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit onto I 40 Business

6.0 mi · 7 min · I 40 Business
Exit 119 Toward I 40 Business East: El Reno Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn left onto US 81

14 mi · 17 min · South Choctaw Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10

Continue on OK 3; US 81

18 mi · 22 min · OK 3; US 81
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11

Continue on US 81

0.2 mi · 23 sec · North Chisholm Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12

Continue on US 81

0.2 mi · 23 sec · US 81
Use the straight / left lanes.
13

Continue on US 81

0.1 mi · 15 sec · US 81
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14

Continue on US 81

9.0 mi · 12 min · US 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Continue on US 81

19 mi · 25 min · Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Turn right onto US 412; CR E0430

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the right lane.
17

Turn left onto South Independence Avenue

0.3 mi · 47 sec · South Independence Avenue
18

Turn right onto West Maine Street

451 ft · 23 sec · West Maine Street
19

Turn left onto South Grand Avenue

48 ft · 1 sec · South Grand Avenue
20

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 67.7 miles from Cordell, OK, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.6 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 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.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Cordell, 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 Cordell, OK

This is one driving day of about 135.5 miles and 2h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Cordell, 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 Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 49.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Oklahoma, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Union City, OK

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Weatherford, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Union City, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67.7 miles from Cordell, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Oklahoma City National Memorial

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...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour $18 near mile 74.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.18 one way

$42.37 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO2
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.

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Cordell, OK

Evening in Cordell on Thursday

Local time

5:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Enid, OK

Evening in Enid on Thursday

Local time

5:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

6 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 40m 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 Cordell, OK to Enid, OK covers 135.5 miles and takes about 2h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway, OK 3. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.7 miles from Cordell, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.18 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 straightforward 2h 40m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The route from Cordell, OK to Enid, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Oklahoma City National Memorial.

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