Origin
Jenks, OK
Afternoon in Jenks on Sunday
Local time
2:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jenks, OK to Midwest City, OK
Drive Time
1h 53m
Distance
104.6 mi
168 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 45m
★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 10m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jenks, OK
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Midwest City, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel between Jenks and Midwest City, you are looking at a straightforward 104.6-mile trek across the Oklahoma Great Plains. Expect a drive time of approximately 1 hour and 53 minutes, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. Your journey will primarily utilize the Creek Turnpike, the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, and the World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. Budgeting about $16 for fuel should comfortably cover your transit between these two points. Because the route is highly efficient, it is a practical choice for commuters or travelers looking for a quick connection within the state.
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
52.3 miles from Jenks, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 86% of your time spent on high-speed thoroughfares. You will quickly settle into a rhythm on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 82.1 miles. The road maintains a consistent, fast-paced character throughout the journey, minimizing the need for technical maneuvering or local navigation. Expect a reliable, predictable experience that favors speed and efficiency over winding backroads. As you transition between these major corridors, the open landscape of the Great Plains remains a constant companion outside your window.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 82.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Creek Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 104.6 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 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 90.3 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
|
~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
90.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
|
I 44
Take the exit onto I 44 toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dalla...
7
94.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m in
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I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway toward I 35 South: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35 South: Dallas
8
102.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m in
Take the exit toward Del City, Midwest City
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 155B
Toward Del City, Midwest City
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Jenks, OK to Midwest City, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Lawton along the way.
Lawton
90.3 mi in
|
~1h 33m
|
via I 44
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 82.1 mi | 1h 21m |
| Creek Turnpike | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Southeast 15th Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Tinker Diagonal | 2 mi | 2m |
| Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| I 44 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 82.1 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jenks, OK and Midwest 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
Take the exit onto I 44
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 44
Toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 South: Dallas
Use the slight left lane.
12
Continue on I 35
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on I 35
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith, Reno Avenue East, Scott Street
16
Merge onto I 40; US 270
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 155B
Toward Del City, Midwest City
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn slight left onto Southeast 15th Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Southeast 15th Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on Southeast 15th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn right onto Felix Place
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
Felix Place
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn right
34 ft
·
4 sec
22
Turn right
34 ft
·
2 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours is always a smart move. Because there are no mandatory stops listed, you can easily complete the entire 104.6-mile distance in one go without needing to stretch your legs. Keep in mind that the majority of your travel occurs on turnpikes, so ensure you have your toll payment method ready before hitting the road. If you find yourself needing a break, utilize the transition points between the Creek Turnpike and the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike to refuel or grab a snack. Staying mindful of the 82.1-mile stretch on the Turner Turnpike will help you pace your travel effectively.
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 52.3 miles from Jenks, OK, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.1 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 52.3 miles or 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Midwest 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 104.6 miles and 1h 53m.
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 Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 82.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.3 mi from Jenks, OK · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 52.3 miles from Jenks, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.1 miles.
Arriving in Midwest City, OK
The final approach into Midwest 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 Midwest 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
$15.89 one way
$31.78 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $17.51 | $35.03 |
| premium | $4.80 | $19.75 | $39.49 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.24 | $46.48 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.59
Turner Turnpike
(82.1 mi)
$4.10
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
$16
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.4 | 0 | $10.98 | $5.02 |
| Efficient EV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.15 | $4.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.8 | 0 | $14.64 | $6.69 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
Midwest City, OK
Afternoon in Midwest City on Sunday
Local time
2:51 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
1h 53m 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 Midwest City, OK covers 104.6 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Creek Turnpike, World War II Veterans 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 52.3 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 $15.89 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 18 significant decision points across 104.6 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 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 90.3 miles (I 44): 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 Midwest City, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Lawton along the way.
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