Origin
Locust Grove, OK
Morning in Locust Grove on Friday
Local time
8:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Locust Grove, OK to Enid, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 58m
Distance
164.2 mi
264 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 47m
★
6 AM
2h 58m
8 AM
3h 21m
10 AM
3h 6m
12 PM
3h 4m
3 PM
3h 7m
5 PM
3h 19m
8 PM
2h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Locust Grove, OK
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Enid, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Locust Grove, OK to Enid, OK covers 164.2 miles and takes about 2h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Floyd Cunningham Drive, Broadway Street, Willie B Austin for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.67 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
82.1 miles from Locust Grove, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 58m. Total distance: 164.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 58m drive with frequent turns across 164.2 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.
Floyd Cunningham Drive 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Locust Grove, OK to Enid, OK is easy. At 2h 58m 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 Locust Grove, OK to Enid, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Floyd Cunningham Drive | — | — |
| Broadway Street | — | — |
| Willie B Austin | — | — |
| US 412 West | — | — |
| Cherokee Turnpike | — | — |
| Dan P | — | — |
| Martin Luther King | — | — |
| Sand Springs Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Floyd Cunningham Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Locust Grove, OK and Enid, OK.
1
Start on Harold Andrews Boulevard
49 ft
·
5 sec
·
Harold Andrews Boulevard
2
Turn right onto Floyd Cunningham Drive
207 ft
·
9 sec
·
Floyd Cunningham Drive
3
Turn left onto Broadway Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Broadway Street
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto Willie B Austin
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Willie B Austin
5
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
6
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
7
Take the ramp right toward US 412 West: Tulsa
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 412 West: Tulsa
8
Merge slight left onto Cherokee Turnpike
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Cherokee Turnpike
9
Continue on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
31 mi
·
36 min
·
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
10
Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
11
Keep slight left to continue on Sand Springs Expressway
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Sand Springs Expressway
12
Continue on Keystone Expressway
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Keystone Expressway
13
Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
14
Continue on Keystone Expressway
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Keystone Expressway
15
Continue on Cimarron Turnpike
31 mi
·
29 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
16
Keep slight left to continue on Cimarron Turnpike
13 mi
·
12 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
17
Take the exit slight right toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
18
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
19
Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike
14 mi
·
14 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
20
Continue on Norma A. Lamb Highway
24 mi
·
26 min
·
Norma A. Lamb Highway
21
Continue on East Owen K. Garriott Road
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
East Owen K. Garriott Road
22
Turn right onto South Grand Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Grand 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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 82.1 miles from Locust Grove, OK, or about 1h 29m 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 36 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.1 miles or 1h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Enid, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Locust Grove, 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 Locust Grove, OK
This is one driving day of about 164.2 miles and 2h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Locust Grove, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 82.1 mi from Locust Grove, OK · 1h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
82 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 82.1 miles from Locust Grove, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Enid, OK
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.67 one way
$51.34 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $28.19 | $56.37 |
| premium | $4.89 | $31.60 | $63.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.25 | $72.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.3 | 0 | $17.24 | $7.88 |
| Efficient EV | 41.1 | 0 | $14.37 | $6.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65.7 | 0 | $22.99 | $10.51 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Enid, OK
Morning in Enid on Friday
Local time
8:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 58m 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 Locust Grove, OK to Enid, OK covers 164.2 miles and takes about 2h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Floyd Cunningham Drive, Broadway Street, Willie B Austin. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 82.1 miles from Locust Grove, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.67 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Locust Grove, OK to Enid, OK is easy. At 2h 58m 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 Locust Grove, OK to Enid, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Locust Grove, OK to Enid, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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