Origin
Jay, OK
Night in Jay on Tuesday
Local time
9:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jay, OK to Enid, OK
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 39m
Distance
203.4 mi
327 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 27m
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6 AM
3h 39m
8 AM
4h 4m
10 AM
3h 48m
12 PM
3h 46m
3 PM
3h 49m
5 PM
4h 3m
8 PM
3h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jay, OK
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Enid, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jay, OK to Enid, OK covers 203.4 miles and takes about 3h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cimarron Turnpike, Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway, Cherokee Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.9 miles on Cimarron Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.80 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
101.7 miles from Jay, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 3h 39m highway drive covering 203.4 miles, with most of the trip on Cimarron Turnpike and Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 58.9 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 16 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 58.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Cimarron Turnpike and Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 18.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 203.4 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 18.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.6 miles (US 412 / Cherokee Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 78.4 miles (I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
18.4 mi into trip
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~22m in
Take the ramp toward US 412 West: Tulsa
Navigation decision point
Toward US 412 West: Tulsa
5
18.6 mi into trip
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~23m in
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US 412 / Cherokee Turnpike
Merge onto US 412 / Cherokee Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
78.4 mi into trip
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~1h 26m in
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I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Sand Springs, Enid, Downtown Tulsa, Tulsa International Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 236B
Toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Sand Springs, E...
9
88.6 mi into trip
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~1h 38m in
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US 412 / Sand Springs Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412 / Sand Springs Expressway toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 5B
Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: San...
6
144.3 mi into trip
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~2h 35m in
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US 412 / Cimarron Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412 / Cimarron Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Jay, OK and Enid, OK, road signs point toward Tulsa and Tulsa International Airport.
Tulsa
78.4 mi in
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~1h 26m
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via I 244; US 412
Tulsa International Airport
78.4 mi in
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~1h 26m
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via I 244; US 412
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cimarron Turnpike | 58.9 mi | 56m |
| Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway | 31.4 mi | 36m |
| Cherokee Turnpike | 28.3 mi | 27m |
| Norma A. Lamb Highway | 24.5 mi | 26m |
| South Main Street | 18.4 mi | 22m |
| Sand Springs Expressway | 14.8 mi | 16m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway | 10.3 mi | 12m |
| Keystone Expressway | 8.7 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
Cimarron Turnpike
— 58.9 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jay, OK and Enid, OK.
1
Start on this road
24 ft
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3 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto US 59; OK 10; OK 20
18 mi
·
22 min
·
South Main Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward US 412 West: Tulsa
4
Merge onto US 412
28 mi
·
27 min
·
Cherokee Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on US 412
31 mi
·
36 min
·
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 244; US 412
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Exit 236B
Toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Sand Springs, Enid, Downtown Tulsa, Tulsa International Airport
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Sand Springs Expressway
Exit 5B
Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs
Use the slight left lane.
8
Continue on US 64; US 412
3.6 mi
·
3 min
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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
5.1 mi
·
5 min
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Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 412
31 mi
·
29 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412
28 mi
·
27 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 64; US 412
24 mi
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26 min
·
Norma A. Lamb Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 64; US 412
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
East Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto South Grand Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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South Grand Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
South Grand Avenue
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 101.7 miles from Jay, OK, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.9 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 80 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.7 miles or 1h 53m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Enid, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jay, 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 Jay, OK
This is one driving day of about 203.4 miles and 3h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jay, 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 58.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 101.7 mi from Jay, OK · 1h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
102 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
Arriving in Enid, OK
The final approach into Enid, 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 Enid, 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
$31.80 one way
$63.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $34.91 | $69.83 |
| premium | $4.89 | $39.14 | $78.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.91 | $89.82 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.93
Cimarron Turnpike
(58.9 mi)
$2.95
Cherokee Turnpike
(28.3 mi)
$1.98
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
$32
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61 | 0 | $21.36 | $9.76 |
| Efficient EV | 50.9 | 0 | $17.80 | $8.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81.4 | 1 | $28.48 | $13.02 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Destination
Enid, OK
Night in Enid on Tuesday
Local time
9:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°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
10 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
3h 39m 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 Jay, OK to Enid, OK covers 203.4 miles and takes about 3h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cimarron Turnpike, Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway, Cherokee Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 101.7 miles from Jay, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.80 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 203.4 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 18.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.6 miles (US 412 / Cherokee Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 78.4 miles (I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Jay, OK and Enid, OK, road signs point toward Tulsa and Tulsa International Airport.
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