Trip from Enid, OK to Cordell, OK

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 41m

Distance

135.5 mi

218 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 30m ★

6 AM

2h 41m

8 AM

3h 2m

10 AM

2h 48m

12 PM

2h 46m

3 PM

2h 49m

5 PM

3h 1m

8 PM

2h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Enid, OK to Cordell, OK covers 135.5 miles and takes about 2h 41m 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 50 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.18 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

67.8 miles from Enid, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 41m. Total distance: 135.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 41m drive with frequent turns across 135.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 27 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 50 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 412; CR E0430 / West Owen K. Garriott Road.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 135.5 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 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 14 key points

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

0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | 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.

50.7 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | 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.

62 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in | 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.

67.1 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in | 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

120.2 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in

Take the exit toward US 183: South 4th Street, Cordell

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 US 183: South 4th Street, Cordell

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway	50 mi	51m
South Van Buren Street	19.1 mi	25m
Chisholm Trail	17.9 mi	22m
South 4th Street	13.5 mi	15m
US 81	11.5 mi	14m
Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway	8.6 mi	11m
West Sunset Drive	5 mi	5m
South Main Street	3.3 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway — 50 mi, about 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on South Grand Avenue

48 ft · 5 sec · South Grand Avenue

Turn right onto West Maine Street

451 ft · 19 sec · West Maine Street

Turn left onto South Independence Avenue

0.3 mi · 50 sec · South Independence Avenue

Turn right onto US 412; CR E0430

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Owen K. Garriott Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto US 81

19 mi · 25 min · South Van Buren Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 81

0.4 mi · 54 sec · North Main Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 81

372 ft · 14 sec · Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway

Continue on US 81

0.1 mi · 26 sec · South Main Street

Continue on US 81

8.5 mi · 10 min · Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 81

0.2 mi · 23 sec · US 81

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Continue on US 81

0.2 mi · 23 sec · North Chisholm Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 81

18 mi · 22 min · Chisholm Trail

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Continue on OK 3; US 81

3.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 81

6.5 mi · 7 min · US 81

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 81

4.9 mi · 7 min · US 81

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto I 40 Business; US Historic 66

5.0 mi · 5 min · West Sunset Drive

Use the straight / right lanes.

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.

Merge onto I 40; US 270

37 mi · 37 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 40

2.6 mi · 2 min · Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 40

13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Toward US 183: South 4th Street, Cordell Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

81 ft · 3 sec

Turn left onto US 183

13 mi · 15 min · South 4th Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on US 183

1.5 mi · 1 min · North Glenn L. English Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto East Clay Street

192 ft · 10 sec · East Clay Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right

153 ft · 11 sec

Arrive at destination

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 67.8 miles from Enid, OK, or about 1h 28m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50 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 30 miles or 41m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 67.8 miles or 1h 28m 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 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cordell, 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 135.5 miles and 2h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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 50 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 67.8 mi from Enid, OK · 1h 28m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Union City, OK

68 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

Yukon, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Union City, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67.8 miles from Enid, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cordell, OK

The final approach into Cordell, 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 Cordell, OK.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Napoli's Italian Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Enid, Oklahoma

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15802378464

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Tokyo Japanese Hibachi Grill Sushi Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Enid, Oklahoma

1.6 mi

Wee Too

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Enid, Oklahoma

2.7 mi

Napoli's Italian Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30

Enid, Oklahoma

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15802378464

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Tokyo Japanese Hibachi Grill Sushi Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Enid, Oklahoma

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+15805402177

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Wee Too

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Enid, Oklahoma

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+15802334663

Chick-fil-A

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Inexpensiv

Enid, Oklahoma

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+15802349801

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El Patio Mexican Grill & Cantina

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Enid, Oklahoma

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15802975279

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Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 77.4

Calumet, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 77.4

Calumet, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

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FLO Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 77.4

Calumet, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18448253356

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 106.5

Weatherford, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Loop Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 87.1

Hinton, OK

+18883856671

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Tesla Destination Charger

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 67.8

El Reno, Oklahoma

+14052951811

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Tesla Destination Charger

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 67.8

El Reno, Oklahoma

+14057029200

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Tesla Destination Charger

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 67.8

El Reno, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14052952990

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Leonardo's Children's Museum & Adventure Quest

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Enid, Oklahoma

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+15802332787

Visit website

Stafford Air & Space Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 106.5

Weatherford, Oklahoma

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+15807725871

Visit website

Canadian County Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 58.1

El Reno, Oklahoma

Hours: 10:30 am–4 pm

+14052625121

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.18 one way

$42.37 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$23.26	$46.52
premium	$4.89	$26.08	$52.15
diesel	$5.61	$29.92	$59.83

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: 47.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	40.7	$14.23	$6.50
Efficient EV	33.9	$11.86	$5.42
EV Truck/SUV	54.2	$18.97	$8.67

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Enid, OK

Night in Enid on Thursday

Local time

11:59 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cordell, OK

Night in Cordell on Thursday

Local time

11:59 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

55°F

Union City, OK

68 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

6 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 41m 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 Cordell, OK covers 135.5 miles and takes about 2h 41m 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 67.8 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 $21.18 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.

The route from Enid, OK to Cordell, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Enid, OK to Cordell, OK

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Cordell, OK

Nearby Places

Napoli's Italian Restaurant

Napoli's Italian Restaurant

Tokyo Japanese Hibachi Grill Sushi Bar

Wee Too

Chick-fil-A

El Patio Mexican Grill & Cantina

Tesla Supercharger

Francis Energy Charging Station

FLO Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Loop Charging Station

Tesla Destination Charger

Tesla Destination Charger

Tesla Destination Charger

Leonardo's Children's Museum & Adventure Quest

Stafford Air & Space Museum

Canadian County Museum

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Cordell, OK

Same local time

6 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 41m on the road

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