Trip from Jenks, OK to Woodward, OK

Drive Time

3h 59m

Distance

212.7 mi

342 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

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Jenks, OK

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jenks, OK to Woodward, OK covers 212.7 miles and takes about 3h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Cimarron Turnpike, OK 8, Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.9 miles on Cimarron Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.31 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

106.3 miles from Jenks, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 59m highway drive covering 212.7 miles, with most of the trip on Cimarron Turnpike and OK 8. The longest continuous stretch is about 58.9 miles on Cimarron Turnpike.

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.
Cimarron Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 58.9 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,978 ft 616 ft

Total Climb

1,416 ft

Total Descent

124 ft

Highest Point

1,978 ft

~197.5 mi in

Elevation Range

1,362 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Cimarron Turnpike and OK 8. 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 10 significant decision points across 212.7 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 2.7 miles (US 75 / Okmulgee Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Main Street

Turn right onto East Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
2.7 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 75 / Okmulgee Expressway

Merge onto US 75 / Okmulgee Expressway toward US 75 North: Tulsa

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 75 North: Tulsa
7
6.9 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City, Sapulpa

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the sharp right lane. Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City, Sa...
8
8.8 mi into trip | ~13m in | OK 344 / Gilcrease Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto OK 344 / Gilcrease Expressway toward OK 344 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 223B Toward OK 344 West
8
14.4 mi into trip | ~19m in

Turn left toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Cimarron Turnpike 58.9 mi 56m
OK 8 42.5 mi 48m
Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway 25.4 mi 29m
Norma A. Lamb Highway 24.5 mi 26m
East Owen K. Garriott Road 12.1 mi 18m
Sand Springs Expressway 11.1 mi 12m
Southwest 6th Street 10.4 mi 13m
Keystone Expressway 8.7 mi 9m
Longest stretch: Cimarron Turnpike — 58.9 mi, about 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jenks, OK and Woodward, OK.

1

Start on North 2nd Street

107 ft · 8 sec · North 2nd Street
2

Turn right onto East Main Street

2.4 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 30 sec
Toward US 75 North: Tulsa Use the right lane.
4

Merge onto US 75

4.3 mi · 5 min · Okmulgee Expressway
Toward US 75 North: Tulsa Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City, Sapulpa Use the sharp right lane.
6

Merge onto I 44; OK 66

1.1 mi · 1 min · Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto OK 344

5.6 mi · 6 min · Gilcrease Expressway
Exit 223B Toward OK 344 West Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Turn left

0.3 mi · 24 sec
Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West Use the left lane.
9

Take the ramp

359 ft · 8 sec
Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West
10

Merge onto US 64; US 412; OK 51

11 mi · 12 min · Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on US 64; US 412

3.6 mi · 3 min · Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
12

Continue on US 64; US 412

1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
13

Continue on US 64; US 412

5.1 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
14

Continue on US 412

31 mi · 29 min · Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto US 412

28 mi · 27 min · Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
16

Continue on US 64; US 412

24 mi · 26 min · Norma A. Lamb Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Continue on US 64; US 412

12 mi · 18 min · East Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Continue on US 60; US 412; CR E0430

6.0 mi · 6 min · Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
19

Continue on US 60; US 412; CR E0430

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Lahoma Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Continue on US 60; US 412; CR E0430

19 mi · 22 min · Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
21

Continue on US 60; US 412; OK 8

2.7 mi · 3 min · US 60; US 412; OK 8
22

Continue on OK 8; US 60; US 412

43 mi · 48 min · OK 8; US 60; US 412
Use the straight / right lanes.
23

Continue on US 412; OK 50

10 mi · 13 min · Southwest 6th Street
24

Arrive at destination

US 412

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 106.3 miles from Jenks, OK, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.9 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 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 106.3 miles or 1h 52m 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 15m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodward, 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 212.7 miles and 3h 59m.

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 Cimarron Turnpike for about 58.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 106.3 mi from Jenks, OK · 1h 52m into the drive

Downtown Stillwater, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Stillwater, OK

106 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

Oklahoma City, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Stillwater, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 106.3 miles from Jenks, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Woodward, OK

The final approach into Woodward, 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 Woodward, 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

$32.31 one way

$64.61 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 74 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $35.61 $71.23
premium $4.80 $40.15 $80.31
diesel $5.64 $47.25 $94.51

Estimated Tolls: $2.95

Cimarron Turnpike (58.9 mi) $2.95

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

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 74.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 63.8 0 $22.33 $10.21
Efficient EV 53.2 0 $18.61 $8.51
EV Truck/SUV 85.1 1 $29.78 $13.61

Gas CO2

74 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Jenks, OK

Afternoon in Jenks on Sunday

Local time

2:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Woodward, OK

Afternoon in Woodward on Sunday

Local time

2:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°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

6 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 59m 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 Woodward, OK covers 212.7 miles and takes about 3h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cimarron Turnpike, OK 8, Trooper Chris Van Krevelen 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 106.3 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 $32.31 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 10 significant decision points across 212.7 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 2.7 miles (US 75 / Okmulgee Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Jenks, OK to Woodward, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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