The drive from Newcastle, OK to Jenks, OK covers 120.9 miles and takes about 2h 11m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 44, Will Rogers Expressway, Creek Turnpike for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.4 miles on I 44.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.90 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
60.5 miles from Newcastle, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 7m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 11m. Total distance: 120.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 11m highway drive covering 120.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 44 and Will Rogers Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 82.4 miles on I 44.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 44 is the longest continuous segment at about 82.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and Will Rogers Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near US 62; US 277.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 120.9 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: at 2.1 miles (US 62; US 277): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.4 miles (I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.4 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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2.1 mi into trip|~3m in|US 62; US 277
Keep slight right at fork onto US 62; US 277 toward I 44 East, US 62 East: Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 44 East, US 62 East: Oklahoma City
8
18.4 mi into trip|~23m in|I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Tulsa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Tulsa
7
30.4 mi into trip|~37m in|I 44
Take the exit onto I 44 toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 138A
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
8
112.7 mi into trip|~1h 59m in|OK 364 / Creek Turnpike
Take the exit onto OK 364 / Creek Turnpike toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 218B
Toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin
7
119.8 mi into trip|~2h 8m in
Take the exit toward Peoria Avenue, Elm Street, Jenks
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Peoria Avenue, Elm Street, Jenks
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Newcastle, OK and Jenks, OK, road signs point toward Broken Arrow and Joplin.
Broken Arrow
112.7 mi in|~1h 59m|via OK 364
Joplin
112.7 mi in|~1h 59m|via OK 364
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 44
82.4 mi
1h 22m
Will Rogers Expressway
23.6 mi
28m
Creek Turnpike
7.1 mi
8m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.2 mi
4m
North Main Street
2 mi
3m
US 62
0.6 mi
<1m
South Elm Street
0.5 mi
1m
West Main Street
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 44
— 82.4 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newcastle, OK and Jenks, OK.
1
Start on East Fox Lane
121 ft·7 sec·East Fox Lane
2
Turn right onto US 62; US 277
2.0 mi·3 min·North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp onto US 62; US 277
302 ft·5 sec·US 62; US 277
Toward I 44, US 62 East, US 277 North: Oklahoma City, LawtonUse the straight / right lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 62; US 277
0.5 mi·42 sec·US 62; US 277
Toward I 44 East, US 62 East: Oklahoma CityUse the straight / slight left lanes.
5
Continue on I 44; US 62
16 mi·18 min·Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44
7.7 mi·9 min·Will Rogers Expressway
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: TulsaUse the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66
4.2 mi·4 min·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit onto I 44
82 mi·1 hr 22 min·I 44
Exit 138AToward I 44 East: TulsaUse the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit onto OK 364
7.1 mi·8 min·Creek Turnpike
Exit 218BToward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, JoplinUse the slight right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·38 sec
Toward Peoria Avenue, Elm Street, JenksUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto South Elm Street
0.5 mi·1 min·South Elm Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.4 mi·1 min·West Main Street
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
107 ft·4 sec·North 2nd Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
North 2nd Street
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 60.5 miles from Newcastle, OK, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.4 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 27 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.5 miles or 1h 7m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jenks, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Newcastle, 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 Newcastle, OK
This is one driving day of about 120.9 miles and 2h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Newcastle, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 44 for about 82.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 60.5 mi from Newcastle, OK
· 1h 7m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.90 one way
$37.80 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$20.75
$41.51
premium
$4.89
$23.27
$46.53
diesel
$5.61
$26.69
$53.39
Estimated Tolls: $0.49
Creek Turnpike
(7.1 mi)$0.49
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
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.3
0
$12.69
$5.80
Efficient EV
30.2
0
$10.58
$4.84
EV Truck/SUV
48.4
0
$16.93
$7.74
Gas CO2
42 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Newcastle, OK
Morning
in Newcastle on Friday
Local time
9:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jenks, OK
Morning
in Jenks on Friday
Local time
9:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
17 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
2h 11m 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 Newcastle, OK to Jenks, OK covers 120.9 miles and takes about 2h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 44, Will Rogers Expressway, Creek Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.5 miles from Newcastle, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.90 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 120.9 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: at 2.1 miles (US 62; US 277): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.4 miles (I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.4 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Newcastle, OK and Jenks, OK, road signs point toward Broken Arrow and Joplin.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Oklahoma City National Memorial.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
