Napoli's Italian Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Enid, Oklahoma
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+15802378464
Visit websiteLast recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 16m
Distance
122.8 mi
198 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Good
3 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kiefer, OK
Aysegul Aytoren
Enid, OK
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The drive from Kiefer, OK to Enid, OK covers 122.8 miles and takes about 2h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cimarron Turnpike, Norma A. Lamb Highway, Keystone Expressway 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 $19.20 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.
Midpoint
61.4 miles from Kiefer, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 122.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Straightforward navigation.
This is a 2h 16m highway drive covering 122.8 miles, with most of the trip on Cimarron Turnpike and Norma A. Lamb Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 58.9 miles on Cimarron Turnpike.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Cimarron Turnpike and Norma A. Lamb Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 75 Alternate / North A Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 16m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 75 Alternate / North A Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles (OK 97 / Marques Haynes Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles: 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 straight onto US 75 Alternate / North A Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn straight onto OK 97 / Marques Haynes Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left toward US 64 West, US 412 West: Cleveland
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto US 64; US 412 / Sand Springs Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412 / Cimarron Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cimarron Turnpike | 58.9 mi | 56m |
| Norma A. Lamb Highway | 24.5 mi | 26m |
| Keystone Expressway | 8.7 mi | 9m |
| Sand Springs Expressway | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| North A Street | 6.9 mi | 11m |
| Marques Haynes Highway | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| East Owen K. Garriott Road | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Jerald Warden Memorial Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Kiefer, OK and Enid, OK.
Start on Main Street
Turn straight onto US 75 Alternate
Turn straight onto OK 97
Continue on OK 51; OK 97
Continue on OK 51; OK 97
Turn left
Merge onto US 64; US 412
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
Turn right onto South Grand Avenue
Arrive at destination
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.
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 27 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.4 miles or 1h 10m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Enid, OK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Kiefer, 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 Kiefer, OK
This is one driving day of about 122.8 miles and 2h 16m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.4 mi from Kiefer, OK · 1h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 61.4 miles from Kiefer, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Enid, 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 Enid, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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Regular Gas
$19.20 one way
$38.40 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $21.08 | $42.16 |
| premium | $4.89 | $23.63 | $47.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.11 | $54.23 |
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
$19
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
3 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good
Francis Energy Charging Station
Sand Springs, Oklahoma
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Tulsa, Oklahoma
1 DCFC
ChargeLab Charging Station
Enid, Oklahoma
1 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.8 | 0 | $12.89 | $5.89 |
| Efficient EV | 30.7 | 0 | $10.75 | $4.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.1 | 0 | $17.19 | $7.86 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Kiefer on Thursday
Local time
5:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Enid on Thursday
Local time
5:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Sunny
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 2:53PM CDT until April 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 2:53PM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
57°F
Yale, OK
61 mi in
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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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