Origin
Jenks, OK
Afternoon in Jenks on Sunday
Local time
2:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jenks, OK to Durant, OK
Drive Time
3h 4m
Distance
155.7 mi
251 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
Jenks, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jenks, OK to Durant, OK covers 155.7 miles and takes about 3h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 69, US 62, Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.7 miles on US 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.65 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
77.9 miles from Jenks, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h 4m highway drive covering 155.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 69 and US 62. The longest continuous stretch is about 56.7 miles on US 69.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 56.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 69 and US 62. 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.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 155.7 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: near the start (East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 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 right onto East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
0.9 mi into trip
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~2m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward US 75: Tulsa, Glenpool
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 US 75: Tulsa, Glenpool
8
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 75 South: Glenpool, Okmulgee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 75 South: Glenpool, Okmulgee
8
85.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m in
Take the exit toward US 69 South: Atoka, Dallas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 63B
Toward US 69 South: Atoka, Dallas
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Jenks, OK to Durant, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Dallas along the way.
Dallas
85.2 mi in
|
~1h 40m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 69 | 56.7 mi | 1h 5m |
| US 62 | 41.5 mi | 40m |
| Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway | 13.8 mi | 16m |
| Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| South Big Bend Road | 9.8 mi | 10m |
| Okmulgee Beeline | 9.3 mi | 12m |
| North Wood Drive | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| OK 78 | 2.9 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
US 69
— 56.7 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jenks, OK and Durant, OK.
1
Start on North 2nd Street
107 ft
·
8 sec
·
North 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto South Elm Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
South Elm Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto West 101st Street South
509 ft
·
19 sec
·
West 101st Street South
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto OK 364
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Creek Turnpike
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward US 75: Tulsa, Glenpool
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 75 South: Glenpool, Okmulgee
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto US 75
9.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Okmulgee Beeline
Toward US 75 South: Okmulgee
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 75
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
Toward US 75 South: Okmulgee
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 75
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
Toward US 75 South: Okmulgee
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
12
Continue on US 75
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
North Wood Drive
Toward US 75 South: Okmulgee
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 62; US 75
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
Toward US 62 West, US 75 South: Henryetta
Use the straight / uturn / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 62; US 75
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
W. R. "Dick" Stubbs Memorial Highway
Toward US 62 West, US 75 South: Henryetta
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 62; US 75
42 mi
·
40 min
·
US 62; US 75
Toward US 62 West, US 75 South: Henryetta
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 63B
Toward US 69 South: Atoka, Dallas
Use the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto US 69
45 mi
·
52 min
·
US 69
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 69; US 75
9.8 mi
·
10 min
·
South Big Bend Road
Toward US 69 South, US 75 South: Durant
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on US 69; US 75
12 mi
·
12 min
·
US 69; US 75
Toward US 69 South, US 75 South: Durant
Use the straight lane.
20
Take the exit onto US 69 Business; US 75 Business
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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US 69 Business; US 75 Business
Use the sharp right lane.
21
Turn right onto OK 78
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
OK 78
Use the right lane.
22
Turn left onto Magnolia Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Magnolia Street
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Avenue
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Northeast 2nd Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
Northeast 2nd 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 77.9 miles from Jenks, OK, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.7 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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.9 miles or 1h 33m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Durant, 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.
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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 Jenks, OK
This is one driving day of about 155.7 miles and 3h 4m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 69 for about 56.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 77.9 mi from Jenks, OK · 1h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
78 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 Durant, OK
The final approach into Durant, 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 Durant, 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
$23.65 one way
$47.30 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $26.07 | $52.14 |
| premium | $4.80 | $29.39 | $58.79 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $34.59 | $69.18 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.10
Creek Turnpike
(1.5 mi)
$0.10
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
$24
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.7 | 0 | $16.35 | $7.47 |
| Efficient EV | 38.9 | 0 | $13.62 | $6.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.3 | 0 | $21.80 | $9.96 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Durant, OK
Afternoon in Durant on Sunday
Local time
2:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
7 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
3h 4m 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 Durant, OK covers 155.7 miles and takes about 3h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 69, US 62, Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 77.9 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 $23.65 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 is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 155.7 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: near the start (East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Jenks, OK to Durant, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Dallas along the way.
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