Origin
Enid, OK
Evening in Enid on Thursday
Local time
8:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Enid, OK to Mounds, OK
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 22m
Distance
127.5 mi
205 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 13m
★
6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 42m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 41m
8 PM
2h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Enid, OK
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Mounds, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Enid, OK to Mounds, OK covers 127.5 miles and takes about 2h 22m 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 $19.93 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.
Midpoint
63.7 miles from Enid, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 22m. Total distance: 127.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 22m drive with frequent turns across 127.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Owen K is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Enid, OK to Mounds, OK is easy. At 2h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Enid, OK to Mounds, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Owen K | — | — |
| Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Cimarron Turnpike | — | — |
| US 177 | — | — |
| Keystone Expressway | — | — |
| Jerald Warden Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Sand Springs Expressway | — | — |
| Wekiwa Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Owen K
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enid, OK and Mounds, OK.
1
Start on South Grand Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Grand Avenue
2
Turn left onto East Owen K. Garriott Road
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
East Owen K. Garriott Road
3
Continue on Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
4
Continue on Cimarron Turnpike
15 mi
·
14 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
5
Take the exit slight right toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
6
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike
44 mi
·
41 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
8
Continue on Keystone Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Keystone Expressway
9
Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
10
Continue on Keystone Expressway
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Keystone Expressway
11
Continue on Sand Springs Expressway
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Sand Springs Expressway
12
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
13
Turn left onto Wekiwa Road
358 ft
·
13 sec
·
Wekiwa Road
14
Turn right onto South Wilson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Wilson Avenue
15
Continue on Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lieutenant Pat Grimes Memorial Bridge
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lieutenant Pat Grimes Memorial Bridge
16
Continue on Marques Haynes Highway
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Marques Haynes Highway
17
Turn straight onto North Park Street
295 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Park Street
18
Continue on North 9th Street
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
North 9th Street
19
Continue straight
5.3 mi
·
7 min
20
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
21
Continue straight
2.5 mi
·
3 min
22
Turn right onto 13th Street
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
13th Street
23
Arrive at your 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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 63.7 miles from Enid, OK, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
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 28 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.7 miles or 1h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mounds, 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 127.5 miles and 2h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Enid, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.7 mi from Enid, OK · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 63.7 miles from Enid, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mounds, OK
The final approach into Mounds, 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 Mounds, 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
$19.93 one way
$39.87 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $21.89 | $43.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $24.54 | $49.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.15 | $56.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.3 | 0 | $13.39 | $6.12 |
| Efficient EV | 31.9 | 0 | $11.16 | $5.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51 | 0 | $17.85 | $8.16 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Mounds, OK
Evening in Mounds on Thursday
Local time
8:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Cleveland, OK
64 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
18 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
2h 22m 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 Mounds, OK covers 127.5 miles and takes about 2h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Owen K, Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway, Cimarron Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.7 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 $19.93 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.
The drive from Enid, OK to Mounds, OK is easy. At 2h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Enid, OK to Mounds, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Enid, OK to Mounds, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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