Trip from Enid, OK to Arkoma, OK

Drive Time

4h 10m

Distance

234.6 mi

378 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

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Trip Overview

The drive from Enid, OK to Arkoma, OK covers 234.6 miles and takes about 4h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Cimarron Turnpike, Muskogee Turnpike, Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59 miles on Cimarron Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.63 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

117.3 miles from Enid, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 10m highway drive covering 234.6 miles, with most of the trip on Cimarron Turnpike and Muskogee Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 59 miles on Cimarron Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Cimarron Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 59 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Cimarron Turnpike and Muskogee Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 45.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 234.6 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: at 45.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 115.2 miles (US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

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

45.8 mi into trip | ~51m in

Take the exit toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City

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 15 Toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City

45.9 mi into trip | ~51m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 15

115.2 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in | US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop

Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Exit 4B Toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Bro...

116.4 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in | US 64; OK 51 / Broken Arrow Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 64; OK 51 / Broken Arrow Expressway toward US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow

186.5 mi into trip | ~3h 15m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 40 East: Fort Smith

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Exit 56B Toward I 40 East: Fort Smith

Towns Along This Route

Between Enid, OK and Arkoma, OK, road signs point toward Ponca City, Okmulgee, Oklahoma City, Bartlesville and Fort Smith.

Ponca City

45.8 mi in | ~51m

Okmulgee

114.4 mi in | ~1h 59m | via US 64; OK 51

Oklahoma City

114.4 mi in | ~1h 59m | via US 64; OK 51

Bartlesville

115.5 mi in | ~2h 1m | via US 64; US 75; OK 51

Fort Smith

131.2 mi in | ~2h 21m | via OK 351

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Cimarron Turnpike	59 mi	56m
Muskogee Turnpike	55.3 mi	53m
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway	38 mi	39m
Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway	24.1 mi	25m
Sand Springs Expressway	14.4 mi	16m
Broken Arrow Expressway	11.8 mi	14m
Keystone Expressway	8.6 mi	9m
East Owen K. Garriott Road	6.4 mi	9m

Longest stretch: Cimarron Turnpike — 59 mi, about 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on South Grand Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · South Grand Avenue

Turn left onto US 412; CR E0430

6.4 mi · 9 min · East Owen K. Garriott Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 64; US 412; CR E0425

24 mi · 25 min · Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 412

15 mi · 14 min · Cimarron Turnpike

Toward US 412 East: Tulsa Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 7 sec

Exit 15 Toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 12 sec

Exit 15 Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto US 412

44 mi · 41 min · Cimarron Turnpike

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 412

5.0 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 64; US 412

1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 64; US 412

3.6 mi · 3 min · Keystone Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 64; US 412

14 mi · 16 min · Sand Springs Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51

0.2 mi · 26 sec · US 64; OK 51

Toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East, US 75 South: Broken Arrow, Okmulgee, Oklahoma City Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 244; US 64; OK 51

0.6 mi · 49 sec · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Inner Dispersal Loop

Exit 4B Toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow Use the left lane.

Continue on US 64; US 75; OK 51

1.0 mi · 1 min · Broken Arrow Expressway

Toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Bartlesville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 64; OK 51

11 mi · 13 min · Broken Arrow Expressway

Toward US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow Use the straight lane.

Continue on OK 51

379 ft · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

Continue on OK 51

3.8 mi · 4 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on OK 351

55 mi · 53 min · Muskogee Turnpike

Toward OK 351 East: Muskogee, Fort Smith Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min

Exit 56B Toward I 40 East: Fort Smith Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 40

38 mi · 39 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Exit 325 Toward US 64: Roland, Fort Smith Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 64

5.9 mi · 8 min · West Ray Fine Boulevard

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto AR 255

0.2 mi · 23 sec · South 5th Street

Turn slight left onto AR 255

477 ft · 13 sec · Garland Avenue

Continue on AR 255

0.1 mi · 13 sec · South 6th Street

Continue on AR 255

1.6 mi · 2 min · Wheeler Avenue

Turn right onto South Y Street

0.4 mi · 45 sec · South Y Street

Turn left onto State Line Road

0.5 mi · 50 sec · State Line Road

Turn right onto Blocker Avenue

404 ft · 9 sec · Blocker Avenue

Turn right

63 ft · 4 sec

Arrive at destination

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 117.3 miles from Enid, OK, or about 2h 4m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59 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 117.3 miles or 2h 4m 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 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arkoma, OK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Enid, 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 Enid, OK

This is one driving day of about 234.6 miles and 4h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Enid, 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 Cimarron Turnpike for about 59 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 117.3 mi from Enid, OK · 2h 4m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Denison, TX

117 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

Tulsa, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Denison, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 117.3 miles from Enid, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Arkoma, OK

The final approach into Arkoma, 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 Arkoma, 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

$35.63 one way

$71.27 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 82 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$39.28	$78.56
premium	$4.80	$44.29	$88.58
diesel	$5.64	$52.12	$104.24

Estimated Tolls: $6.81

Muskogee Turnpike (55.3 mi) $3.87

Cimarron Turnpike (59 mi) $2.94

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

$36

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 82.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	70.4	0	$24.63	$11.26
Efficient EV	58.7	0	$20.53	$9.38
EV Truck/SUV	93.8	1	$32.84	$15.01

Gas CO2

82 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Enid, OK

Afternoon in Enid on Sunday

Local time

1:29 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Arkoma, OK

Afternoon in Arkoma on Sunday

Local time

1:29 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°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

14 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

4h 10m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Enid, OK to Arkoma, OK covers 234.6 miles and takes about 4h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Cimarron Turnpike, Muskogee Turnpike, Vietnam Veteran's 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 117.3 miles from Enid, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.63 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.