Origin
Enid, OK
Afternoon in Enid on Sunday
Local time
1:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Enid, OK to Burns Flat, OK
Drive Time
2h 45m
Distance
139.9 mi
225 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
Photo: cottonbro CG studio
Trip Overview
The drive from Enid, OK to Burns Flat, OK covers 139.9 miles and takes about 2h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, South Van Buren Street, Chisholm Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.9 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.25 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
70 miles from Enid, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 45m drive with frequent turns across 139.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 60.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 412; CR E0430 / West Owen K. Garriott Road.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 139.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.4 miles (US 412; CR E0430 / West Owen K. Garriott Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 50.7 miles (US 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 62 miles (I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / West Sunset Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 412; CR E0430 / West Owen K. Garriott Road
Turn right onto US 412; CR E0430 / West Owen K. Garriott Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
50.7 mi into trip
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~1h 6m in
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US 81
Keep slight right at fork onto US 81
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
62 mi into trip
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~1h 21m in
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I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / West Sunset Drive
Turn right onto I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / West Sunset Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
67.1 mi into trip
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~1h 27m in
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I 40 Business
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 Business toward I 40 West, US 270 West: Amarillo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 40 West, US 270 West: Amarillo
8
133.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 35m in
Take the exit toward OK 44: Foss, Altus
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 53
Toward OK 44: Foss, Altus
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 60.9 mi | 1h 2m |
| South Van Buren Street | 19.1 mi | 25m |
| Chisholm Trail | 17.9 mi | 22m |
| US 81 | 11.5 mi | 14m |
| Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway | 8.6 mi | 11m |
| OK 44 | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| West Sunset Drive | 5 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | 3.3 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 60.9 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enid, OK and Burns Flat, OK.
1
Start on South Grand Avenue
48 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Grand Avenue
2
Turn right onto West Maine Street
451 ft
·
19 sec
·
West Maine Street
3
Turn left onto South Independence Avenue
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Independence Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 412; CR E0430
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto US 81
19 mi
·
25 min
·
South Van Buren Street
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 81
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 81
372 ft
·
14 sec
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Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway
8
Continue on US 81
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
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South Main Street
9
Continue on US 81
8.5 mi
·
10 min
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Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 81
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 81
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 81
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Chisholm Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 81
18 mi
·
22 min
·
Chisholm Trail
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Continue on OK 3; US 81
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 81
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
US 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 81
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
US 81
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto I 40 Business; US Historic 66
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West Sunset Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 Business
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 40 Business
Toward I 40 West, US 270 West: Amarillo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 40; US 270
37 mi
·
37 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 40
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 40
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on I 40
2.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Great Western Cattle Trail
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 53
Toward OK 44: Foss, Altus
Use the slight right lane.
23
Turn left onto OK 44
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
OK 44
Use the straight / left lanes.
24
Continue on OK 44
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
OK 44
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Arrive at destination
OK 44
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70 miles from Enid, OK, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.9 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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70 miles or 1h 30m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burns Flat, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Enid, 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 Enid, OK
This is one driving day of about 139.9 miles and 2h 45m.
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 Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 60.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70 mi from Enid, OK · 1h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 70 miles from Enid, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.9 miles.
Arriving in Burns Flat, OK
The final approach into Burns Flat, 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 Burns Flat, 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
$21.25 one way
$42.50 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $23.42 | $46.85 |
| premium | $4.80 | $26.41 | $52.82 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $31.08 | $62.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42 | 0 | $14.69 | $6.72 |
| Efficient EV | 35 | 0 | $12.24 | $5.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56 | 0 | $19.59 | $8.95 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Burns Flat, OK
Afternoon in Burns Flat on Sunday
Local time
1:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°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
37 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
2h 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 Enid, OK to Burns Flat, OK covers 139.9 miles and takes about 2h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, South Van Buren Street, Chisholm Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70 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 $21.25 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.
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 139.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.4 miles (US 412; CR E0430 / West Owen K. Garriott Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 50.7 miles (US 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 62 miles (I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / West Sunset Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Enid, OK to Burns Flat, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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