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Trip from Enid, OK to Sayre, OK

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

3h 9m

Distance

164.4 mi

265 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 57m ★
6 AM
3h 9m
8 AM
3h 32m
10 AM
3h 17m
12 PM
3h 15m
3 PM
3h 18m
5 PM
3h 31m
8 PM
3h 2m

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

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Downtown Enid, OK, OK

Enid, OK

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Downtown Sayre, OK, OK

Sayre, OK

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Trip Overview

The drive from Enid, OK to Sayre, OK covers 164.4 miles and takes about 3h 9m 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 82.3 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.70 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

82.2 miles from Enid, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 9m. Total distance: 164.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 9m drive with frequent turns across 164.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 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 82.3 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 12 significant decision points across 164.4 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: 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 12 key points

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

6
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.
6
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.
6
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.
8
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
7
163.2 mi into trip | ~3h 6m in

Take the exit toward OK 152: Cordell

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 23 Toward OK 152: Cordell

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway 82.3 mi 1h 24m
South Van Buren Street 19.1 mi 25m
Chisholm Trail 17.9 mi 22m
US 81 11.5 mi 14m
Great Western Cattle Trail 10.6 mi 10m
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 — 82.3 mi, about 1h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Enid, OK and Sayre, 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 · Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway
8

Continue on US 81

0.1 mi · 26 sec · South Main Street
9

Continue on US 81

8.5 mi · 10 min · 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

11 mi · 10 min · Great Western Cattle Trail
Use the straight lane.
22

Continue on I 40

21 mi · 22 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Exit 23 Toward OK 152: Cordell Use the slight right lane.
24

Keep slight right at fork

116 ft · 4 sec
Toward OK 152 West: Sayre
25

Turn right onto OK 152

0.9 mi · 1 min · Madden Avenue
26

Continue on OK 152

0.2 mi · 24 sec · East Main Street
27

Turn left onto I 40 Business; US 283; US Historic 66

39 ft · 1 sec · South 4th Street
28

Arrive at destination

I 40 Business; US 283; US Historic 66

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 82.2 miles from Enid, OK, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.3 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 36 miles or 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 82.2 miles or 1h 43m 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 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sayre, 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 164.4 miles and 3h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 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 82.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 82.2 mi from Enid, OK · 1h 43m into the drive

city in Oklahoma, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Union City, OK

82 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Geary, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 82.2 miles from Enid, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.3 miles.

Arriving in Sayre, OK

The final approach into Sayre, 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 Sayre, OK.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Oklahoma City National Memorial

Oklahoma City National Memorial

National Memorial

The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour $18 near mile 62.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.70 one way

$51.40 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $28.22 $56.44
premium $4.89 $31.64 $63.27
diesel $5.61 $36.30 $72.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 57.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 49.3 0 $17.26 $7.89
Efficient EV 41.1 0 $14.39 $6.58
EV Truck/SUV 65.8 0 $23.02 $10.52

Gas CO2

58 kg

EV CO2

19 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Enid, OK

Evening in Enid on Thursday

Local time

7:09 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sayre, OK

Evening in Sayre on Thursday

Local time

7:09 PM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

55°F

Union City, OK

82 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

9 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 9m 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 Sayre, OK covers 164.4 miles and takes about 3h 9m 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 82.2 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 $25.70 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 12 significant decision points across 164.4 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: 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 Sayre, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Oklahoma City National Memorial.

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