The drive from Oakland, OK to Enid, OK covers 205.2 miles and takes about 3h 53m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, North Portland Avenue, Wiggs Avenue for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 68.8 miles on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.08 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
102.6 miles from Oakland, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 47m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 53m. Total distance: 205.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 53m drive with frequent turns across 205.2 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.
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 68.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 21.1 miles in near US 70.
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 205.2 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 21.1 miles (US 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.4 miles (I 35; US 70 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 113.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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21.1 mi into trip|~24m in|US 70
Take the exit onto US 70 toward I 35: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 35: Oklahoma City
5
21.4 mi into trip|~24m in|I 35; US 70 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 35; US 70 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
113.5 mi into trip|~2h in
Take the exit toward I 240 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 240 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith
6
113.7 mi into trip|~2h 1m in
Turn slight right toward I 240 West, US 62 West, OK 3: Lawton
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 240 West, US 62 West, OK 3: Lawton
9
126.4 mi into trip|~2h 16m in|OK 3; OK 74 / Lake Hefner Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 3; OK 74 / Lake Hefner Parkway toward OK 3 West, OK 74 North: Lake Hefner Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
Exit 123B
Toward OK 3 West, OK 74 North: Lake Hefner Park...
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 Oakland, OK to Enid, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Cr E0425 West along the way.
Cr E0425 West
188.5 mi in|~3h 32m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
68.8 mi
1h 10m
North Portland Avenue
49.7 mi
1h 1m
Wiggs Avenue
21.1 mi
24m
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
11 mi
11m
Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
9.8 mi
10m
Lake Hefner Parkway
9.4 mi
10m
Will Rogers Expressway
7.3 mi
9m
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.6 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
— 68.8 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland, OK and Enid, OK.
1
Start on US 70
21 mi·24 min·Wiggs Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the exit onto US 70
0.2 mi·33 sec·US 70
Toward I 35: Oklahoma CityUse the straight / right lanes.
3
Merge onto I 35; US 70
34 mi·34 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on I 35
11 mi·11 min·Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on I 35
34 mi·35 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 35
5.7 mi·6 min·Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on I 35; US 77
6.6 mi·7 min·Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on I 35; US 77
0.3 mi·18 sec·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·18 sec
Toward I 240 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith
10
Continue on US 62
420 ft·10 sec·US 62
11
Turn slight right
0.1 mi·19 sec
Toward I 240 West, US 62 West, OK 3: LawtonUse the right lane.
12
Merge onto I 240; OK 3
1.0 mi·1 min·Southeast Expressway
13
Continue on I 240; US 62; OK 3
4.2 mi·5 min·Southwest Expressway
Use the straight lane.
14
Merge onto I 44; I 240; OK 3
7.3 mi·9 min·Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 3; OK 74
9.4 mi·10 min·Lake Hefner Parkway
Exit 123BToward OK 3 West, OK 74 North: Lake Hefner ParkwayUse the straight / sharp right lanes.
16
Continue on OK 74
33 mi·41 min·North Portland Avenue
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on OK 74
3.0 mi·3 min·Angie Debo Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Continue on OK 74
17 mi·20 min·North Portland Avenue
19
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·34 sec
Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, CR E0425 West
20
Merge onto US 64; US 412; CR E0425
9.8 mi·10 min·Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
Use the straight / uturn lanes.
21
Continue on US 64; US 412
6.4 mi·9 min·East Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn right onto South Grand Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·South Grand Avenue
23
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 102.6 miles from Oakland, OK, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.8 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 45 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.6 miles or 1h 47m 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 7m
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 Oakland, 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 Oakland, OK
This is one driving day of about 205.2 miles and 3h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Oakland, 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 World War I Veterans Memorial Highway for about 68.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 102.6 mi from Oakland, OK
· 1h 47m 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...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
$18
near mile 127.4
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.6
0
$21.55
$9.85
Efficient EV
51.3
0
$17.96
$8.21
EV Truck/SUV
82.1
1
$28.73
$13.13
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Oakland, OK
Late night
in Oakland on Saturday
Local time
12:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Enid, OK
Late night
in Enid on Saturday
Local time
12:03 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
3 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 53m 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 Oakland, OK to Enid, OK covers 205.2 miles and takes about 3h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, North Portland Avenue, Wiggs Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 102.6 miles from Oakland, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.08 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 is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 205.2 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 21.1 miles (US 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.4 miles (I 35; US 70 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 113.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Oakland, OK to Enid, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Cr E0425 West 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
