Origin
Jenks, OK
Afternoon in Jenks on Sunday
Local time
1:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jenks, OK to Elk City, OK
Drive Time
3h 45m
Distance
213.8 mi
344 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
Photo: Steve Burcham
Trip Overview
The drive from Jenks, OK to Elk City, OK covers 213.8 miles and takes about 3h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, John Kilpatrick Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.9 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.47 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
106.9 miles from Jenks, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Jenks, OK to Elk City, OK covers 213.8 miles and takes about 3h 45m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 82.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Main Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 213.8 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (South Elm Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 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.
6
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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South Elm Street
Turn left onto South Elm Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
0.9 mi into trip
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~2m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
7.3 mi into trip
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~9m in
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OK 364 / Creek Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 364 / Creek Turnpike toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
7
212.2 mi into trip
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~3h 41m in
Take the exit toward East 7th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 40
Toward East 7th Street
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Jenks, OK to Elk City, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Kilpatrick Turnpike West along the way.
Kilpatrick Turnpike West
90.3 mi in
|
~1h 33m
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via I 344
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 82.9 mi | 1h 25m |
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 82.1 mi | 1h 21m |
| John Kilpatrick Turnpike | 23.5 mi | 25m |
| Great Western Cattle Trail | 10.6 mi | 10m |
| Creek Turnpike | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| Northwest 10th Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East 3rd Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 82.9 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jenks, OK and Elk City, 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
6.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Creek Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 364
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Creek Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
Use the straight lane.
8
Merge onto I 44
82 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on I 344
24 mi
·
25 min
·
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
Exit 138B
Toward Kilpatrick Turnpike West
Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward Northwest 10th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on Northwest 10th Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 10th Street
Use the none lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Use the left lane.
13
Merge onto I 40; US 270
55 mi
·
55 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 40
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 40
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 40
11 mi
·
10 min
·
Great Western Cattle Trail
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on I 40
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 40
Toward East 7th Street
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn right onto North Eastern Avenue
244 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Eastern Avenue
20
Turn left onto East 3rd Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East 3rd Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
21
Turn right
99 ft
·
7 sec
22
Arrive at destination
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 106.9 miles from Jenks, OK, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.9 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 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.9 miles or 1h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elk City, 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 213.8 miles and 3h 45m.
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 Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 82.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 106.9 mi from Jenks, OK · 1h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 106.9 miles from Jenks, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.9 miles.
Arriving in Elk City, OK
The final approach into Elk City, 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 Elk City, 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
$32.47 one way
$64.95 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $35.80 | $71.60 |
| premium | $4.80 | $40.36 | $80.72 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $47.50 | $95.00 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.77
Turner Turnpike
(82.1 mi)
$4.10
Kilpatrick Turnpike
(23.5 mi)
$1.18
Creek Turnpike
(7.1 mi)
$0.49
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
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.1 | 0 | $22.45 | $10.26 |
| Efficient EV | 53.5 | 0 | $18.71 | $8.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.5 | 1 | $29.93 | $13.68 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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
Elk City, OK
Afternoon in Elk City on Sunday
Local time
1:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°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
2 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 45m 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 Elk City, OK covers 213.8 miles and takes about 3h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, John Kilpatrick Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 106.9 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 $32.47 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 213.8 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (South Elm Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Jenks, OK to Elk City, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Kilpatrick Turnpike West along the way.
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