Origin
Durant, OK
Afternoon in Durant on Sunday
Local time
2:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Durant, OK to Jenks, OK
Drive Time
3h 3m
Distance
155.4 mi
250 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
Jenks, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Durant, OK to Jenks, OK covers 155.4 miles and takes about 3h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 69, Indian Nation Turnpike, Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 64.4 miles on US 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.60 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
77.7 miles from Durant, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h 3m highway drive covering 155.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 69 and Indian Nation Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 64.4 miles on US 69.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 64.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 69 and Indian Nation Turnpike. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near OK 78 / North 1st Avenue.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 155.4 miles you will encounter 20 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 0.5 miles (OK 78 / North 1st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 70.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 152.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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OK 78 / North 1st Avenue
Turn right onto OK 78 / North 1st Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
70.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Take the exit toward OK 375 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the sharp right lane.
Toward OK 375 North
6
152.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 57m in
Take the exit toward OK 364 Toll East: Creek Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward OK 364 Toll East: Creek Turnpike
7
154.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 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
6
154.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 2m in
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West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Durant, OK and Jenks, OK, road signs point toward Okmulgee and Tulsa.
Okmulgee
111.9 mi in
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~2h 4m
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via I 40 Business; US 62; US 75
Tulsa
113.3 mi in
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~2h 6m
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via US 62; US 75
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 69 | 64.4 mi | 1h 13m |
| Indian Nation Turnpike | 41.5 mi | 39m |
| Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway | 13.8 mi | 16m |
| Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| Okmulgee Beeline | 9.3 mi | 11m |
| South Wood Drive | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| North 1st Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| South Jefferson Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 69
— 64.4 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Durant, OK and Jenks, OK.
1
Start on Northeast 2nd Avenue
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
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Northeast 2nd Avenue
2
Turn left onto Magnolia Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Magnolia Street
3
Turn right onto OK 78
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
North 1st Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp onto US 69 Business; US 75 Business
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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US 69 Business; US 75 Business
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto US 69; US 75
16 mi
·
17 min
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US 69; US 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 69; US 75
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
US 69; US 75
Toward US 69 North, US 75 North: Atoka
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 69; US 75
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Jefferson Street
Toward US 69 North, US 75 North: Atoka
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 69; US 75
36 mi
·
41 min
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US 69; US 75
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 69
6.6 mi
·
8 min
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US 69
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward OK 375 North
Use the sharp right lane.
11
Merge onto OK 375
42 mi
·
39 min
·
Indian Nation Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 40 Business; US 62; US 75
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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I 40 Business; US 62; US 75
Toward US 62 East, US 75 North, I 40 Business West: Henryetta, Okmulgee
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Continue on US 62; US 75
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
Toward US 62 East, US 75 North: Okmulgee, Tulsa
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 62; US 75
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
South Wood Drive
Toward US 62 East, US 75 North: Okmulgee, Tulsa
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on US 75
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
Toward US 75 North: Tulsa
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 75
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
Toward US 75 North: Tulsa
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
17
Continue on US 75
9.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Okmulgee Beeline
Toward US 75 North: Tulsa
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward OK 364 Toll East: Creek Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto OK 364
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Creek Turnpike
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Toward Peoria Avenue, Elm Street, Jenks
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn left onto South Elm Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Elm Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
22
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
Use the right lane.
23
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
107 ft
·
4 sec
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North 2nd Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
24
Arrive at destination
North 2nd Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 77.7 miles from Durant, OK, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.4 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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.7 miles or 1h 31m 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 26m
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 Durant, 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 Durant, OK
This is one driving day of about 155.4 miles and 3h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Durant, 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 US 69 for about 64.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 77.7 mi from Durant, OK · 1h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
78 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 77.7 miles from Durant, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.4 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
$23.60 one way
$47.21 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $26.02 | $52.04 |
| premium | $4.80 | $29.34 | $58.67 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $34.52 | $69.05 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.02
Indian Nation Turnpike
(41.5 mi)
$2.91
Creek Turnpike
(1.6 mi)
$0.11
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
$24
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.6 | 0 | $16.32 | $7.46 |
| Efficient EV | 38.9 | 0 | $13.60 | $6.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.2 | 0 | $21.76 | $9.95 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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
7 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
3h 3m 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 Durant, OK to Jenks, OK covers 155.4 miles and takes about 3h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 69, Indian Nation Turnpike, Trooper William McClendon 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 77.7 miles from Durant, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.60 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 155.4 miles you will encounter 20 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 0.5 miles (OK 78 / North 1st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 70.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 152.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Durant, OK and Jenks, OK, road signs point toward Okmulgee and Tulsa.
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