Origin
Jenks, OK
Afternoon in Jenks on Sunday
Local time
2:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
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3h 59m
Distance
212.7 mi
342 km
Drive Score
9/10
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Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
Jenks, OK
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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 .
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.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,416 ft
Total Descent
124 ft
Highest Point
1,978 ft
~197.5 mi in
Elevation Range
1,362 ft
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.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto US 75 / Okmulgee Expressway toward US 75 North: Tulsa
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
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
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 344 / Gilcrease Expressway toward OK 344 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Jenks, OK and Woodward, OK.
Start on North 2nd Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 75
Take the exit
Merge onto I 44; OK 66
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 344
Turn left
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 64; US 412; OK 51
Continue on US 64; US 412
Continue on US 64; US 412
Continue on US 64; US 412
Continue on US 412
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412
Continue on US 64; US 412
Continue on US 64; US 412
Continue on US 60; US 412; CR E0430
Continue on US 60; US 412; CR E0430
Continue on US 60; US 412; CR E0430
Continue on US 60; US 412; OK 8
Continue on OK 8; US 60; US 412
Continue on US 412; OK 50
Arrive at destination
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.
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.
Open the route before leaving Jenks, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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.
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
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 106.3 miles from Jenks, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$32.31 one way
$64.61 round trip
| 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
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Jenks on Sunday
Local time
2:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Woodward on Sunday
Local time
2:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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