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Trip from Oologah, OK to Enid, OK

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 37m

Distance

146.2 mi

235 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 27m ★
6 AM
2h 38m
8 AM
2h 58m
10 AM
2h 45m
12 PM
2h 43m
3 PM
2h 46m
5 PM
2h 57m
8 PM
2h 31m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Oologah, OK, OK

Oologah, OK

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Downtown Enid, OK, OK

Enid, OK

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Trip Overview

The drive from Oologah, OK to Enid, OK covers 146.2 miles and takes about 2h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 169 South, I 244 West, Martin Luther King for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.86 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

73.1 miles from Oologah, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 37m. Total distance: 146.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 37m 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 37m drive with frequent turns across 146.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 169 South 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 Oologah, OK to Enid, OK is easy. At 2h 37m 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 Oologah, OK to Enid, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 169 South
I 244 West
Martin Luther King
Sand Springs Expressway
Keystone Expressway
Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Cimarron Turnpike
Norma A

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: US 169 South — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oologah, OK and Enid, OK.

1

Start on South Elm Street

4.3 mi · 5 min · South Elm Street
2

Continue on US 169 South: Owasso

19 mi · 21 min · US 169 South: Owasso
3

Take the exit slight right toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Tulsa, Tulsa International Airport

0.4 mi · 41 sec · I 244 West, US 412 West: Tulsa, Tulsa International Airport
4

Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

7.7 mi · 9 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
5

Keep slight left to continue on Sand Springs Expressway

15 mi · 16 min · Sand Springs Expressway
6

Continue on Keystone Expressway

3.6 mi · 3 min · Keystone Expressway
7

Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
8

Continue on Keystone Expressway

5.1 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway
9

Continue on Cimarron Turnpike

31 mi · 29 min · Cimarron Turnpike
10

Keep slight left to continue on Cimarron Turnpike

28 mi · 27 min · Cimarron Turnpike
11

Continue on Norma A. Lamb Highway

24 mi · 26 min · Norma A. Lamb Highway
12

Continue on East Owen K. Garriott Road

6.4 mi · 9 min · East Owen K. Garriott Road
13

Turn right onto South Grand Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · South Grand Avenue
14

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 73.1 miles from Oologah, OK, or about 1h 18m 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 32 miles or 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 73.1 miles or 1h 18m 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 9m

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 Oologah, 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 Oologah, OK

This is one driving day of about 146.2 miles and 2h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Oologah, 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 73.1 mi from Oologah, OK · 1h 18m into the drive

city in Tulsa and Creek counties in Oklahoma, United States, that is the county seat of Creek County

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sapulpa, OK

73 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.

Popular next leg

Sapulpa, OK to Enid, OK

117.5 mi · 2h 7m

Pacing Suggestions

Owasso, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sapulpa, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 73.1 miles from Oologah, 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

$22.86 one way

$45.71 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $25.10 $50.19
premium $4.89 $28.13 $56.27
diesel $5.61 $32.28 $64.56

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 51.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 43.9 0 $15.35 $7.02
Efficient EV 36.6 0 $12.79 $5.85
EV Truck/SUV 58.5 0 $20.47 $9.36

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 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

Oologah, OK

Afternoon in Oologah on Thursday

Local time

1:02 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Enid, OK

Afternoon in Enid on Thursday

Local time

1:02 PM

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 37m 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 Oologah, OK to Enid, OK covers 146.2 miles and takes about 2h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 169 South, I 244 West, Martin Luther King. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.1 miles from Oologah, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.86 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 Oologah, OK to Enid, OK is easy. At 2h 37m 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 Oologah, OK to Enid, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Oologah, OK to Enid, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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