Drive Time
3h 45m
Distance
214.4 mi
345 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
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 East 3rd Street, J, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.97 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 52m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 45m drive with frequent turns across 214.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 3rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| J | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Great Western Cattle Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cornwell Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Czech Hall Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest 10th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Elk City, OK and Jenks, OK.
Start on the route
Turn left onto East 3rd Street
Take the exit straight toward J. Cooper West Memorial Highway
Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Great Western Cattle Trail
Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall Road
Keep slight left
Turn left onto North Czech Hall Road
Turn right onto Northwest 10th Street
Continue on Northwest 10th Street
Take the ramp left toward I 344 East
Merge slight left onto John Kilpatrick Turnpike
Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin
Take the exit slight right toward Peoria Avenue, Elm Street, Jenks
Turn left onto South Elm Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.2 miles or 1h 52m 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 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jenks, OK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Elk City, 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 Elk City, OK
This is one driving day of about 214.4 miles and 3h 45m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 107.2 mi from Elk City, OK · 1h 52m 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 107.2 miles from Elk City, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$31.97 one way
$63.93 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $35.95 | $71.90 |
| premium | $4.63 | $39.04 | $78.08 |
| diesel | $5.42 | $45.71 | $91.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75 kg one way.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Elk City on Saturday
Local time
11:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Jenks on Saturday
Local time
11:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
58°F
Wichita Falls, TX
107 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.
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