Origin
Jenks, OK
Morning in Jenks on Wednesday
Local time
9:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jenks, OK to Ponca City, OK
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
103.4 mi
166 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
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6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jenks, OK
Mateusz Dach
Ponca City, OK
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Jenks, OK to Ponca City, OK covers 103.4 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Main Street, US 75 North, Okmulgee Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.17 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
51.7 miles from Jenks, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 56m drive with frequent turns across 103.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Jenks, OK to Ponca City, OK is easy. At 1h 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jenks, OK to Ponca City, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 75 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Okmulgee Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 44 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Skelly Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gilcrease Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 64 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sand Springs Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jenks, OK and Ponca City, OK.
1
Start on North 2nd Street
108 ft
·
9 sec
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North 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto East Main Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
East Main Street
3
Take the ramp slight right toward US 75 North: Tulsa
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
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US 75 North: Tulsa
4
Merge slight left onto Okmulgee Expressway
4.3 mi
·
5 min
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Okmulgee Expressway
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City, Sapulpa
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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I 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City, Sapulpa
6
Merge slight left onto Skelly Bypass
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Skelly Bypass
7
Keep slight right to continue on Gilcrease Expressway
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Gilcrease Expressway
8
Turn left onto US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
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US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West
9
Take the ramp straight toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West
358 ft
·
9 sec
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US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West
10
Merge slight left onto Sand Springs Expressway
11 mi
·
12 min
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Sand Springs Expressway
11
Continue on Keystone Expressway
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Keystone Expressway
12
Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
13
Continue on Keystone Expressway
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Keystone Expressway
14
Continue on Cimarron Turnpike
31 mi
·
29 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
15
Keep slight left to continue on Cimarron Turnpike
13 mi
·
12 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
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US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
17
Turn slight right onto US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
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US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
18
Turn left
21 mi
·
24 min
19
Turn left onto East Harding Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
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East Harding Road
20
Turn right onto Lucas Street
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
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Lucas Street
21
Continue on South 4th Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
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South 4th Street
22
Turn left onto East Broadway Avenue
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
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East Broadway Avenue
23
Arrive at your destination
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 51.7 miles from Jenks, OK, or about 58m into the drive.
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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.7 miles or 58m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ponca 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 103.4 miles and 1h 56m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.7 mi from Jenks, OK · 58m 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 51.7 miles from Jenks, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ponca City, OK
The final approach into Ponca 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 Ponca 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
$16.17 one way
$32.33 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.75 | $35.50 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.90 | $39.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.83 | $45.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31 | 0 | $10.86 | $4.96 |
| Efficient EV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.05 | $4.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.4 | 0 | $14.48 | $6.62 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Ponca City, OK
Morning in Ponca City on Wednesday
Local time
9:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°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 56m 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 Ponca City, OK covers 103.4 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Main Street, US 75 North, Okmulgee Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.7 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 $16.17 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.
The drive from Jenks, OK to Ponca City, OK is easy. At 1h 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jenks, OK to Ponca City, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jenks, OK to Ponca City, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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