Trip from Enid, OK to Rush Springs, OK

Drive Time

2h 27m

Distance

117.5 mi

189 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

2h 18m ★

6 AM

2h 28m

8 AM

2h 48m

10 AM

2h 35m

12 PM

2h 33m

3 PM

2h 36m

5 PM

2h 47m

8 PM

2h 22m

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 Rush Springs, OK covers 117.5 miles and takes about 2h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Maine Street, South Independence Avenue, West Owen K for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.85 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

58.8 miles from Enid, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 27m drive with frequent turns across 117.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

West Maine Street 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Enid, OK to Rush Springs, OK is easy. At 2h 27m 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 Rush Springs, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West Maine Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Independence Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
West Owen K	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Van Buren Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Main Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Senator Ralph J	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Main Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Chisholm Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: West Maine Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on South Grand Avenue

49 ft · 6 sec · South Grand Avenue

Turn right onto West Maine Street

449 ft · 19 sec · West Maine Street

Turn left onto South Independence Avenue

0.3 mi · 50 sec · South Independence Avenue

Turn right onto West Owen K. Garriott Road

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

Turn left onto South Van Buren Street

19 mi · 25 min · South Van Buren Street

Continue on North Main Street

0.4 mi · 55 sec · North Main Street

Continue on Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway

374 ft · 15 sec · Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway

Continue on South Main Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · South Main Street

Continue on Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway

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

Continue straight

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Continue on North Chisholm Avenue

0.2 mi · 23 sec · North Chisholm Avenue

Continue on Chisholm Trail

18 mi · 22 min · Chisholm Trail

Continue on South Main Street

3.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

Keep slight right

6.5 mi · 7 min

Continue straight

4.9 mi · 7 min

Turn left onto West Wade Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · West Wade Street

Turn right onto South Rock Island Avenue

1.9 mi · 2 min · South Rock Island Avenue

Continue on Southeast 27th Street

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Southeast 27th Street

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

26 ft · the route

Exit the roundabout

420 ft · 5 sec

Continue straight

0.2 mi · 14 sec

Continue straight

11 mi · 12 min

Continue straight

1.1 mi · 1 min

Continue straight

19 mi · 21 min

At the end of the road, turn left

1.7 mi · 2 min

Turn right onto North 4th Street

14 mi · 17 min · North 4th Street

Continue straight

5.8 mi · 6 min

Turn left onto Blakeley Avenue

0.5 mi · 58 sec · Blakeley Avenue

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 58.8 miles from Enid, OK, or about 1h 13m 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 58.8 miles or 1h 13m 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 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rush Springs, 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 117.5 miles and 2h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Enid, OK.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 58.8 mi from Enid, OK · 1h 13m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wichita Falls, TX

59 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

Wichita Falls, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wichita Falls, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 58.8 miles from Enid, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Rush Springs, OK

The final approach into Rush Springs, 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 Rush Springs, 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

$17.85 one way

$35.69 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$19.67	$39.35
premium	$4.80	$22.18	$44.36
diesel	$5.64	$26.10	$52.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	35.3	$12.34	$5.64
Efficient EV	29.4	$10.28	$4.70
EV Truck/SUV	47	$16.45	$7.52

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Enid, OK

Evening in Enid on Sunday

Local time

5:53 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rush Springs, OK

Evening in Rush Springs on Sunday

Local time

5:53 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°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

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

2h 27m 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 Rush Springs, OK covers 117.5 miles and takes about 2h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West Maine Street, South Independence Avenue, West Owen K. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 58.8 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 $17.85 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 Rush Springs, OK is easy. At 2h 27m 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 Rush Springs, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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