Origin
Del City, OK
Afternoon in Del City on Sunday
Local time
2:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Del City, OK to Jenks, OK
Drive Time
1h 49m
Distance
102.6 mi
165 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
Del City, OK
Tomás Prado Lynch
Jenks, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Del City, OK to Jenks, OK covers 102.6 miles and takes about 1h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 44, Creek Turnpike, World War II Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.4 miles on I 44. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.58 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
51.3 miles from Del City, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 49m highway drive covering 102.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 44 and Creek Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 82.4 miles on I 44.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 44 is the longest continuous segment at about 82.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and Creek Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Sunnylane Road.
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 102.6 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: near the start (South Sunnylane Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Sunnylane Road
Turn right onto South Sunnylane Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
2.2 mi into trip
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~3m in
Take the exit toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 153
Toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita
7
12 mi into trip
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~16m in
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I 44
Take the exit onto I 44 toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 138A
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
8
94.4 mi into trip
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~1h 38m in
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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
101.5 mi into trip
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~1h 46m 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 Along This Route
Between Del City, OK and Jenks, OK, road signs point toward Broken Arrow and Joplin.
Broken Arrow
94.4 mi in
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~1h 38m
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via OK 364
Joplin
94.4 mi in
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~1h 38m
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via OK 364
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 44 | 82.4 mi | 1h 22m |
| Creek Turnpike | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Tinker Diagonal | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Sunnylane Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Elm Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 44
— 82.4 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Del City, OK and Jenks, OK.
1
Start on Southeast 22nd Street
169 ft
·
11 sec
·
Southeast 22nd Street
2
Turn right onto South Sunnylane Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sunnylane Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn left onto Tinker Diagonal
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Take the ramp
488 ft
·
13 sec
Toward I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City
5
Merge onto I 40; US 270
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 153
Toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita
7
Merge onto I 35; US 62
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 35
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on I 35
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 North, I 44 East, OK 66 East
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit onto I 44
82 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
I 44
Exit 138A
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit onto OK 364
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Creek Turnpike
Exit 218B
Toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin
Use the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Toward Peoria Avenue, Elm Street, Jenks
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto South Elm Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Elm Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
107 ft
·
4 sec
·
North 2nd Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
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 51.3 miles from Del City, OK, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.4 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 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.3 miles or 55m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jenks, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Del City, 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 Del City, OK
This is one driving day of about 102.6 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Del City, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 44 for about 82.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.3 mi from Del City, OK · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.3 miles from Del City, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 44 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.4 miles.
Arriving in Jenks, OK
The final approach into Jenks, 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 Jenks, 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
$15.58 one way
$31.17 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $17.18 | $34.36 |
| premium | $4.80 | $19.37 | $38.74 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.79 | $45.59 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.49
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
$16
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.77 | $4.92 |
| Efficient EV | 25.7 | 0 | $8.98 | $4.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41 | 0 | $14.36 | $6.57 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Jenks, OK
Afternoon in Jenks on Sunday
Local time
2:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 49m 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 Del City, OK to Jenks, OK covers 102.6 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 44, Creek Turnpike, World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.3 miles from Del City, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.58 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 is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 102.6 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: near the start (South Sunnylane Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Del City, OK and Jenks, OK, road signs point toward Broken Arrow and Joplin.
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