The drive from Nowata, OK to Enid, OK covers 164.5 miles and takes about 3h 1m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cimarron Turnpike, US 169, Norma A. Lamb 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 $24.53 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
82.3 miles from Nowata, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 35m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 1m. Total distance: 164.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 1m highway drive covering 164.5 miles, with most of the trip on Cimarron Turnpike and US 169. 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 16 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.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Cimarron Turnpike and US 169. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 169 Alternate / Maple Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 164.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 169 Alternate / Maple Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.1 miles (I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 169 Alternate / Maple Street
Depart onto US 169 Alternate / Maple Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
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41.7 mi into trip|~51m in
Take the exit toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Tulsa, Tulsa International Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Tulsa, Tulsa In...
5
42.1 mi into trip|~51m in|I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Merge onto I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
9
49.7 mi into trip|~1h in|US 412 / Sand Springs Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412 / Sand Springs Expressway toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 5B
Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: San...
6
105.4 mi into trip|~1h 57m in|US 412 / Cimarron Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412 / Cimarron Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Nowata, OK to Enid, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Tulsa International Airport along the way.
Tulsa International Airport
41.7 mi in|~51m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Cimarron Turnpike
58.9 mi
56m
US 169
39.7 mi
47m
Norma A. Lamb Highway
24.5 mi
26m
Sand Springs Expressway
14.8 mi
16m
Keystone Expressway
8.7 mi
9m
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
7.7 mi
9m
East Owen K. Garriott Road
6.4 mi
9m
Maple Street
1.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Cimarron Turnpike
— 58.9 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nowata, OK and Enid, OK.
1
Start on US 169 Alternate
1.9 mi·3 min·Maple Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Continue on US 169 Alternate
107 ft·5 sec·US 169 Alternate
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Continue on US 169
21 mi·25 min·US 169
Use the left / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 169
19 mi·21 min·US 169
Toward US 169 South: OwassoUse the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi·40 sec
Toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Tulsa, Tulsa International AirportUse the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 244; US 412
7.7 mi·9 min·Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412
15 mi·16 min·Sand Springs Expressway
Exit 5BToward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand SpringsUse the slight left lane.
8
Continue on US 64; US 412
3.6 mi·3 min·Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 64; US 412
1.2 mi·1 min·Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 64; US 412
5.1 mi·5 min·Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 412
31 mi·29 min·Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412
28 mi·27 min·Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 64; US 412
24 mi·26 min·Norma A. Lamb Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 64; US 412
6.4 mi·9 min·East Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto South Grand Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·South Grand Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
South Grand Avenue
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 82.3 miles from Nowata, OK, or about 1h 35m 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 36 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.3 miles or 1h 35m 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 Nowata, 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 Nowata, OK
This is one driving day of about 164.5 miles and 3h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Nowata, 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 82.3 mi from Nowata, OK
· 1h 35m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.53 one way
$49.05 round trip
$3.79/gal25.4 MPG avg58 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.26
$27.58
$55.17
premium
$4.63
$29.95
$59.91
diesel
$5.42
$35.07
$70.14
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
$25
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.6 kg one way.
EV Charging Along Route
4 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: good
Francis Energy Charging Station
Sand Springs, Oklahoma
Other
1 DCFC
Francis Energy Charging Station
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Other
1 DCFC
Francis Energy Charging Station
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Other
1 DCFC
ChargeLab Charging Station
Enid, Oklahoma
Other
1 DCFC
Other: 4
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
49.4
0
$17.27
$7.90
Efficient EV
41.1
0
$14.39
$6.58
EV Truck/SUV
65.8
0
$23.03
$10.53
Gas CO2
58 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Nowata, OK
Morning
in Nowata on Saturday
Local time
7:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Partly Cloudy
N 15 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 5:21AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 18 at 5:20AM CDT until April 18 at 5:30AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Destination
Enid, OK
Morning
in Enid on Saturday
Local time
7:02 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
30 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
3h 1m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Nowata, OK to Enid, OK covers 164.5 miles and takes about 3h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cimarron Turnpike, US 169, Norma A. Lamb 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 82.3 miles from Nowata, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.53 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 164.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 169 Alternate / Maple Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.1 miles (I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Nowata, OK to Enid, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Tulsa International Airport along the way.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
