Origin
Jenks, OK
Night in Jenks on Thursday
Local time
11:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jenks, OK to Coweta, OK
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
34m
Distance
25.3 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jenks, OK
Mateusz Dach
Coweta, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jenks, OK to Coweta, OK covers 25.3 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Creek Turnpike, Doctor William R. Bright Bypass, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.9 miles on Creek Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 25.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 34m highway drive covering 25.3 miles, with most of the trip on Creek Turnpike and Doctor William R. Bright Bypass. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.9 miles on Creek Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Creek Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 14.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Creek Turnpike and Doctor William R. Bright Bypass. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Main Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 25.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward OK 364 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward OK 364 East
8
6.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
OK 364 / Creek Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 364 / Creek Turnpike toward OK 364 East: Broken Arrow, Joplin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward OK 364 East: Broken Arrow, Joplin
6
16.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward OK 51: Coweta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward OK 51: Coweta
7
25.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
West Chestnut Street
Turn right onto West Chestnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Jenks, OK to Coweta, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Joplin along the way.
Joplin
6.3 mi in
|
~9m
|
via OK 364
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Creek Turnpike | 14.9 mi | 16m |
| Doctor William R. Bright Bypass | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| East Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Riverside Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| E. G. Featherston, Junior Memorial Bridge | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Broadway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Chestnut Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Creek Turnpike
— 14.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jenks, OK and Coweta, 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 right at fork onto OK 364
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Creek Turnpike
Toward OK 364 East: Broken Arrow, Joplin
Use the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward OK 51: Coweta
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto OK 51
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Doctor William R. Bright Bypass
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto OK 72
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
North Broadway
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto West Chestnut Street
77 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Chestnut Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Arrive at destination
West Chestnut Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.96 one way
$7.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.34 | $8.69 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.04
Creek Turnpike
(14.9 mi)
$1.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Coweta, OK
Night in Coweta on Thursday
Local time
11:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17 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
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 Jenks, OK to Coweta, OK covers 25.3 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Creek Turnpike, Doctor William R. Bright Bypass, East Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.6 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 $3.96 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 short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 25.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Jenks, OK to Coweta, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Joplin along the way.
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