Origin
Jenks, OK
Afternoon in Jenks on Sunday
Local time
1:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jenks, OK to Claremore, OK
Drive Time
46m
Distance
35.2 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Photo: Elizabeth Celestino
Trip Overview
The drive from Jenks, OK to Claremore, OK covers 35.2 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 44, South Lynn Riggs Boulevard, Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.3 miles on I 44. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.35 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
17.6 miles from Jenks, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Jenks, OK to Claremore, OK covers 35.2 miles and takes about 46m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 44 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.3 miles in near US 64; US 169 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 35.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.3 miles (US 64; US 169 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.5 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
6.3 mi into trip
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~9m in
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US 64; US 169 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64; US 169 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway toward US 64 West, US 169 North: Tulsa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 64 West, US 169 North: Tulsa
8
21.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
I 44
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 toward I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
8
28.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward OK 266 West: Claremore, Port of Catoosa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 248
Toward OK 266 West: Claremore, Port of Catoosa
8
28.8 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PIKEPASS Only
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward PIKEPASS Only
8
29.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward OK 66: Claremore, Catoosa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward OK 66: Claremore, Catoosa
Towns Along This Route
Between Jenks, OK and Claremore, OK, road signs point toward Port Of Catoosa, Pikepass Only and Catoosa.
Port Of Catoosa
28.6 mi in
|
~35m
Pikepass Only
28.8 mi in
|
~35m
Catoosa
29.4 mi in
|
~36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 44 | 11.3 mi | 12m |
| South Lynn Riggs Boulevard | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Creek Turnpike | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Skelly Bypass | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Riverside Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 44
— 11.3 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jenks, OK and Claremore, OK.
1
Start on North 2nd Street
107 ft
·
12 sec
·
North 2nd Street
2
Turn left onto East Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on E. G. Featherston, Junior Memorial Bridge
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
E. G. Featherston, Junior Memorial Bridge
4
Turn right onto Riverside Parkway
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Riverside Parkway
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward OK 364 East
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto OK 364
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Creek Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64; US 169
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Toward US 64 West, US 169 North: Tulsa
Use the slight left lane.
8
Continue on US 64; US 169
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Joplin
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 44; OK 66
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Skelly Bypass
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on I 44; US 412; OK 66
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
I 44; US 412; OK 66
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44
7.1 mi
·
7 min
·
I 44
Toward I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 248
Toward OK 266 West: Claremore, Port of Catoosa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward PIKEPASS Only
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on OK 266
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
OK 266
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward OK 66: Claremore, Catoosa
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn right
162 ft
·
4 sec
Toward OK 66 East: Claremore
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto OK 66; US Historic 66
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
South Lynn Riggs Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn left onto OK 88
23 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Will Rogers Boulevard
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
OK 88
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 17.6 miles from Jenks, OK, or about 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.3 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 35.2 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.6 miles or 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Claremore, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jenks, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Jenks, OK
This is one driving day of about 35.2 miles and 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jenks, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 44 for about 11.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.6 mi from Jenks, OK · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 Claremore, OK
The final approach into Claremore, 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 Claremore, 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
$5.35 one way
$10.69 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $5.89 | $11.79 |
| premium | $4.80 | $6.65 | $13.29 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.82 | $15.64 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.30
Creek Turnpike
(4.3 mi)
$0.30
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
$5
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.93 | $2.25 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Claremore, OK
Afternoon in Claremore on Sunday
Local time
1:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
1 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
46m 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 Jenks, OK to Claremore, OK covers 35.2 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 44, South Lynn Riggs Boulevard, Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.6 miles from Jenks, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.35 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 35.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.3 miles (US 64; US 169 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.5 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Jenks, OK and Claremore, OK, road signs point toward Port Of Catoosa, Pikepass Only and Catoosa.
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