The drive from Enid, OK to Talihina, OK covers 259.7 miles and takes about 4h 55m 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, US 266 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 $40.60 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
129.9 miles from Enid, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 19m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 55m. Total distance: 259.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 55m highway drive covering 259.7 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.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 259.7 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 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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
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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
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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...
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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
8
186.5 mi into trip|~3h 15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 56A
Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Enid, OK and Talihina, OK, road signs point toward Ponca City, Okmulgee, Oklahoma City, Bartlesville, Fort Smith and Warner - among others.
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
Warner
194.1 mi in|~3h 22m
Porum
194.1 mi in|~3h 22m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Cimarron Turnpike
59 mi
56m
Muskogee Turnpike
55.3 mi
53m
US 266
26.7 mi
34m
OK 82
26.2 mi
38m
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
Longest stretch:
Cimarron Turnpike
— 59 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enid, OK and Talihina, OK.
1
Start on South Grand Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·South Grand Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 412; CR E0430
6.4 mi·9 min·East Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on US 64; US 412; CR E0425
24 mi·25 min·Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 412
15 mi·14 min·Cimarron Turnpike
Toward US 412 East: TulsaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi·7 sec
Exit 15Toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·12 sec
Exit 15Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Merge onto US 412
44 mi·41 min·Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 412
5.0 mi·5 min·Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 64; US 412
1.2 mi·1 min·Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 64; US 412
3.6 mi·3 min·Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 64; US 412
14 mi·16 min·Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
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 CityUse the right lane.
13
Merge onto I 244; US 64; OK 51
0.6 mi·49 sec·Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
14
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51
0.3 mi·35 sec·Inner Dispersal Loop
Exit 4BToward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken ArrowUse the left lane.
15
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, BartlesvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
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 ArrowUse the straight lane.
17
Continue on OK 51
379 ft·5 sec·Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
18
Continue on OK 51
3.8 mi·4 min·Disabled American Veterans Highway
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on OK 351
55 mi·53 min·Muskogee Turnpike
Toward OK 351 East: Muskogee, Fort SmithUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·23 sec
Exit 56AToward I 40 West: Oklahoma CityUse the right lane.
21
Merge onto I 40
7.3 mi·7 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 278Toward US 266, OK 2: Muskogee, Warner, PorumUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto US 266; OK 2
27 mi·34 min·US 266; OK 2
Use the slight left / right lanes.
24
At end of road, turn left onto OK 31
7.0 mi·12 min·Broadway
25
Turn right onto OK 82
13 mi·19 min·OK 82
26
At end of road, turn right onto US 270; OK 82
0.7 mi·54 sec·US 270; OK 82
27
Turn left onto OK 82
4.2 mi·5 min·Southeast 2nd Street
28
Continue on OK 82
10 mi·13 min·OK 82
29
Continue on OK 82
2.8 mi·5 min·OK 82
Use the left / right lanes.
30
Turn left onto OK 1; OK 63
0.3 mi·28 sec·Talimena Scenic Drive
Use the left / right lanes.
31
Continue on OK 1; OK 63
0.2 mi·26 sec·Dallas Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
32
Arrive at destination
US 271; OK 63
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 129.9 miles from Enid, OK, or about 2h 19m 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 57 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129.9 miles or 2h 19m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Talihina, 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 259.7 miles and 4h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 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 129.9 mi from Enid, OK
· 2h 19m into the drive
The midpoint is around 129.9 miles from Enid, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Talihina, OK
The final approach into Talihina, 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 Talihina, 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
$40.60 one way
$81.20 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg91 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$44.58
$89.16
premium
$4.89
$49.98
$99.95
diesel
$5.61
$57.34
$114.68
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
$41
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
77.9
0
$27.27
$12.47
Efficient EV
64.9
0
$22.72
$10.39
EV Truck/SUV
103.9
1
$36.36
$16.62
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 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 as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Enid, OK
Night
in Enid on Thursday
Local time
10:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Sunny
S 15 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 2:53PM CDT until April 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 2:53PM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Destination
Talihina, OK
Night
in Talihina on Thursday
Local time
10:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
32 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 55m 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 Talihina, OK covers 259.7 miles and takes about 4h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cimarron Turnpike, Muskogee Turnpike, US 266. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 129.9 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 $40.60 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 259.7 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 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.
Between Enid, OK and Talihina, OK, road signs point toward Ponca City, Okmulgee, Oklahoma City, Bartlesville, Fort Smith and Warner - among others.
