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Trip from Enid, OK to Union City, OK

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 34m

Distance

72.6 mi

117 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 27m ★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m

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

Downtown Enid, OK, OK

Enid, OK

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city in Oklahoma, United States

Union City, OK

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Trip Overview

The drive from Enid, OK to Union City, OK covers 72.6 miles and takes about 1h 34m 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 $11.35 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

36.3 miles from Enid, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 34m drive with frequent turns across 72.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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 Union City, OK is easy. At 1h 34m 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 Union City, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

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

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Enid, OK and Union City, OK.

1

Start on South Grand Avenue

49 ft · 6 sec · South Grand Avenue
2

Turn right onto West Maine Street

449 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 West Owen K. Garriott Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Owen K. Garriott Road
5

Turn left onto South Van Buren Street

19 mi · 25 min · South Van Buren Street
6

Continue on North Main Street

0.4 mi · 55 sec · North Main Street
7

Continue on Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway

374 ft · 15 sec · Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway
8

Continue on South Main Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · South Main Street
9

Continue on Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway

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

Continue straight

0.2 mi · 23 sec
11

Continue on North Chisholm Avenue

0.2 mi · 23 sec · North Chisholm Avenue
12

Continue on Chisholm Trail

18 mi · 22 min · Chisholm Trail
13

Continue on South Main Street

3.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
14

Keep slight right

6.5 mi · 7 min
15

Continue straight

4.9 mi · 7 min
16

Turn left onto West Wade Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · West Wade Street
17

Turn right onto South Rock Island Avenue

1.9 mi · 2 min · South Rock Island Avenue
18

Continue on Southeast 27th Street

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Southeast 27th Street
19

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

26 ft · the route
20

Exit the roundabout

420 ft · 5 sec
21

Continue straight

0.2 mi · 14 sec
22

Continue straight

7.7 mi · 8 min
23

Turn right onto Division Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Division Street
24

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 36.3 miles from Enid, OK, or about 47m 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 16 miles or 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 36.3 miles or 47m 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 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Union City, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Enid, OK

This is one driving day of about 72.6 miles and 1h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 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 36.3 mi from Enid, OK · 47m into the drive

Downtown Kingfisher, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kingfisher, OK

36 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

Hennessey, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kingfisher, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.3 miles from Enid, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Union City, OK

The final approach into Union City, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.35 one way

$22.70 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $12.46 $24.92
premium $4.89 $13.97 $27.94
diesel $5.61 $16.03 $32.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.8 0 $7.62 $3.48
Efficient EV 18.2 0 $6.35 $2.90
EV Truck/SUV 29 0 $10.16 $4.65

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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

Afternoon in Enid on Wednesday

Local time

4:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Union City, OK

Afternoon in Union City on Wednesday

Local time

4:34 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

19 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

1h 34m 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 Union City, OK covers 72.6 miles and takes about 1h 34m 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 36.3 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 $11.35 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 Union City, OK is easy. At 1h 34m 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 Union City, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Enid, OK to Union City, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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