Origin
Elk City, OK
Afternoon in Elk City on Sunday
Local time
1:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elk City, OK to Jenks, OK
Drive Time
3h 45m
Distance
214.4 mi
345 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
Photo: cottonbro CG studio
Trip Overview
The drive from Elk City, OK to Jenks, OK covers 214.4 miles and takes about 3h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, John Kilpatrick Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.57 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
107.2 miles from Elk City, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Elk City, OK to Jenks, OK covers 214.4 miles and takes about 3h 45m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 82 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / East 3rd Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 214.4 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: near the start (I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / East 3rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 97.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.4 miles (Northwest 10th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 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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I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / East 3rd Street
Turn left onto I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / East 3rd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
97.9 mi into trip
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~1h 41m in
Take the exit toward Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall Road
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.
Exit 137
Toward Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall Road
6
98.4 mi into trip
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~1h 42m in
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Northwest 10th Street
Turn right onto Northwest 10th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
206.2 mi into trip
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~3h 33m 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
213.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 42m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 82 mi | 1h 21m |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 81.7 mi | 1h 23m |
| John Kilpatrick Turnpike | 23.5 mi | 25m |
| Great Western Cattle Trail | 10.7 mi | 10m |
| Creek Turnpike | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| East 3rd Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Northwest 10th Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 82 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk City, OK and Jenks, OK.
1
Start on this road
99 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto I 40 Business; US Historic 66
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East 3rd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the exit onto I 40 Business
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
J. Cooper West Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Merge onto I 40
3.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
5
Continue on I 40
11 mi
·
10 min
·
Great Western Cattle Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 40
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 40
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 40
55 mi
·
54 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 137
Toward Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
117 ft
·
9 sec
11
Turn left onto North Czech Hall Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Czech Hall Road
12
Turn right onto Northwest 10th Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest 10th Street
Use the none lane.
13
Continue on Northwest 10th Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Northwest 10th Street
14
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 344 East
15
Merge onto I 344
24 mi
·
25 min
·
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 44
82 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
17
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.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Toward Peoria Avenue, Elm Street, Jenks
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn left onto South Elm Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Elm Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
Use the right lane.
21
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
107 ft
·
4 sec
·
North 2nd Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
22
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 107.2 miles from Elk City, OK, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82 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 107.2 miles or 1h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 3m
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 Elk 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 Elk City, OK
This is one driving day of about 214.4 miles and 3h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Elk City, 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 Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 82 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 107.2 mi from Elk City, OK · 1h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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 107.2 miles from Elk City, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82 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
$32.57 one way
$65.13 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $35.90 | $71.80 |
| premium | $4.80 | $40.47 | $80.95 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $47.63 | $95.26 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.77
Turner Turnpike
(82 mi)
$4.10
Kilpatrick Turnpike
(23.5 mi)
$1.18
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
$33
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.3 | 0 | $22.51 | $10.29 |
| Efficient EV | 53.6 | 0 | $18.76 | $8.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.8 | 1 | $30.02 | $13.72 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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
1:29 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
2 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
3h 45m 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 Elk City, OK to Jenks, OK covers 214.4 miles and takes about 3h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, John Kilpatrick Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107.2 miles from Elk City, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.57 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 is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 214.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / East 3rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 97.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.4 miles (Northwest 10th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Elk City, OK to Jenks, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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