Origin
Ponca City, OK
Late night in Ponca City on Wednesday
Local time
4:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ponca City, OK to Jenks, OK
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
103.4 mi
166 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
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6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ponca City, OK
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Jenks, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ponca City, OK to Jenks, OK covers 103.4 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 7th Street, East Grand Avenue, South 14th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.17 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
51.7 miles from Ponca City, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 56m drive with frequent turns across 103.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 7th Street 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Ponca City, OK to Jenks, OK is easy. At 1h 56m 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 Ponca City, OK to Jenks, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 7th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Grand Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 14th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 412 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cimarron Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Keystone Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jerald Warden Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sand Springs Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North 7th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ponca City, OK and Jenks, OK.
1
Start on West Broadway Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Avenue
2
Turn right onto North 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
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North 7th Street
3
Turn left onto East Grand Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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East Grand Avenue
4
Turn right onto South 14th Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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South 14th Street
5
Continue straight
21 mi
·
24 min
6
Take the ramp right toward US 412 East: Tulsa
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 412 East: Tulsa
7
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike
44 mi
·
41 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
9
Continue on Keystone Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Keystone Expressway
10
Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
11
Continue on Keystone Expressway
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Keystone Expressway
12
Continue on Sand Springs Expressway
11 mi
·
12 min
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Sand Springs Expressway
13
Take the exit slight right toward OK 344: Gilcrease Expressway, 49th West Avenue
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
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OK 344: Gilcrease Expressway, 49th West Avenue
14
Turn right onto Gilcrease Expressway
5.5 mi
·
5 min
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Gilcrease Expressway
15
Merge slight right onto Skelly Bypass
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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Skelly Bypass
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 75: Okmulgee, Bartlesville, Union Avenue, Elwood Avenue
0.4 mi
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45 sec
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US 75: Okmulgee, Bartlesville, Union Avenue, Elwood Avenue
17
Keep slight right to continue on US 75 South: Okmulgee
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
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US 75 South: Okmulgee
18
Merge slight left onto Okmulgee Expressway
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Okmulgee Expressway
19
Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Jenks
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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Main Street, Jenks
20
Turn left onto West Main Street South
2.5 mi
·
5 min
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West Main Street South
21
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
108 ft
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5 sec
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North 2nd Street
22
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51.7 miles from Ponca City, OK, or about 58m 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.7 miles or 58m 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 35m
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 Ponca City, 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 Ponca City, OK
This is one driving day of about 103.4 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ponca City, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.7 mi from Ponca City, OK · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.7 miles from Ponca City, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jenks, OK
The final approach into Jenks, 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 Jenks, 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
$16.17 one way
$32.33 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.75 | $35.50 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.90 | $39.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.83 | $45.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31 | 0 | $10.86 | $4.96 |
| Efficient EV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.05 | $4.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.4 | 0 | $14.48 | $6.62 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Jenks, OK
Late night in Jenks on Wednesday
Local time
4:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°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
5 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 56m 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 Jenks, OK covers 103.4 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 7th Street, East Grand Avenue, South 14th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.7 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 $16.17 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.
The drive from Ponca City, OK to Jenks, OK is easy. At 1h 56m 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 Ponca City, OK to Jenks, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ponca City, OK to Jenks, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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