Origin
Ponca City, OK
Late night in Ponca City on Saturday
Local time
5:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ponca City, OK to Enid, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
67.1 mi
108 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ponca City, OK
Kelly
Enid, OK
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Trip Overview
Ponca City to Enid is 67.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 19 minutes via Norma A. Lamb Highway and US 60, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Oklahoma, traversing the Great Plains region for its entirety. Expect a local feel with plenty of turns, making it a straightforward, one-day trip. It's a short enough distance that you can easily depart later in the morning or make it a quick afternoon excursion.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 67.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route offers a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, with only 20% of the journey on major highways. You'll encounter a mix of roads, including Norma A. Lamb Highway and World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, before transitioning to US 60. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 24.1 miles on Norma A. Lamb Highway. Be prepared for frequent changes in direction and speed as you make your way across the landscape.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Norma A. Lamb Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 24.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Oak Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 67.1 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 0.1 miles (North Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.8 miles (I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Oak Street
Turn left onto North Oak Street
Navigation decision point
5
15.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
15.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
35.8 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward US 64 West, US 412 West: Enid
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.
Exit 194B
Toward US 64 West, US 412 West: Enid
5
36.2 mi into trip
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~43m in
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US 64; US 412 / Norma A. Lamb Highway
Merge onto US 64; US 412 / Norma A. Lamb Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Norma A. Lamb Highway | 24.1 mi | 25m |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | 20 mi | 19m |
| US 60 | 12.2 mi | 13m |
| East Owen K. Garriott Road | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| US 60 Business | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Grand Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| South Waverly Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Grand Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Norma A. Lamb Highway
— 24.1 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ponca City, OK and Enid, OK.
1
Start on West Broadway Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Broadway Avenue
2
Turn left onto North Oak Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Oak Street
3
Turn right onto US 60 Business
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Grand Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 60 Business
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Waverly Street
5
Turn right onto US 60 Business
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 60 Business
6
Turn straight onto US 60; US 77; US 177
12 mi
·
13 min
·
US 60; US 77; US 177
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Merge onto I 35
20 mi
·
19 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 194B
Toward US 64 West, US 412 West: Enid
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto US 64; US 412
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Norma A. Lamb Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 64; US 412
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
East Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto South Grand Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Grand Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
South Grand Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.5 mi from Ponca City, OK · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.5 miles from Ponca City, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.49 one way
$20.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.52 | $23.04 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.91 | $25.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.81 | $29.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.05 | $3.22 |
| Efficient EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.87 | $2.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.39 | $4.29 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Late night in Enid on Saturday
Local time
5:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Billings, OK
34 mi in
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
18 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
1h 19m 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 Ponca City, OK to Enid, OK covers 67.1 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Norma A. Lamb Highway, World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, US 60. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.5 miles from Ponca City, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.49 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.1 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 0.1 miles (North Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.8 miles (I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Ponca City, OK to Enid, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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