Drive Time
4h 10m
Distance
234.6 mi
378 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
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 East Owen K, Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway, Cimarron Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.98 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 5m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 10m drive with frequent turns across 234.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Owen K | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cimarron Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 177 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Keystone Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jerald Warden Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sand Springs Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 244 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Enid, OK and Arkoma, OK.
Start on South Grand Avenue
Turn left onto East Owen K. Garriott Road
Continue on Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
Continue on Cimarron Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
Keep slight left
Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike
Continue on Keystone Expressway
Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Continue on Keystone Expressway
Continue on Sand Springs Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East, US 75 South: Broken Arrow, Okmulgee, Oklahoma City
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Take the exit slight left toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow
Continue on Broken Arrow Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Broken Arrow Expressway
Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway
Continue on Muskogee Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Fort Smith
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Roland, Fort Smith
Merge slight left onto West Ray Fine Boulevard
Turn right onto South 5th Street
Turn slight left onto Garland Avenue
Continue on South 6th Street
Continue on Wheeler Avenue
Turn right onto South Y Street
Turn left onto State Line Road
Turn right onto Blocker Avenue
Turn right
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 117.3 miles or 2h 5m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arkoma, OK than in the middle of the route.
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.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 117.3 mi from Enid, OK · 2h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 117.3 miles from Enid, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$34.98 one way
$69.96 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $39.34 | $78.67 |
| premium | $4.63 | $42.72 | $85.44 |
| diesel | $5.42 | $50.01 | $100.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.1 kg one way.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Enid on Saturday
Local time
10:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Arkoma on Saturday
Local time
10:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
58°F
Denison, TX
117 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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