Origin
Poteau, OK
Afternoon in Poteau on Sunday
Local time
2:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Poteau, OK to Enid, OK
Drive Time
3h 47m
Distance
242.3 mi
390 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
Enid, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Poteau, OK to Enid, OK covers 242.3 miles and takes about 3h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Broadway Street, Beard Avenue, Paul Mathies Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.80 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
121.2 miles from Poteau, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 47m drive with frequent turns across 242.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Broadway 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 47m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Poteau, OK to Enid, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Broadway Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Beard Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Paul Mathies Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Circle Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Broadway Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Broadway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Broadway Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poteau, OK and Enid, OK.
1
Start on Dewey Avenue
56 ft
·
8 sec
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Dewey Avenue
2
Turn left onto South Broadway Street
115 ft
·
4 sec
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South Broadway Street
3
Turn right onto Beard Avenue
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Beard Avenue
4
Turn right onto Paul Mathies Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Paul Mathies Drive
5
Continue on Circle Drive
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Circle Drive
6
Turn left onto North Broadway Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
North Broadway Street
7
Continue straight
7.7 mi
·
11 min
8
Continue straight
2.2 mi
·
3 min
9
Continue straight
318 ft
·
7 sec
10
Turn left onto Broadway
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Broadway
11
Continue straight
15 mi
·
18 min
12
Take the exit left toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 40 West: Oklahoma City
13
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
21 mi
·
21 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward OK 351: Muskogee, Tulsa
400 ft
·
5 sec
·
OK 351: Muskogee, Tulsa
15
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
16
Continue on Muskogee Turnpike
14 mi
·
14 min
·
Muskogee Turnpike
17
Keep slight right to continue on Muskogee Turnpike
41 mi
·
39 min
·
Muskogee Turnpike
18
Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Disabled American Veterans Highway
19
Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
381 ft
·
5 sec
·
Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
20
Continue on Broken Arrow Expressway
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Broken Arrow Expressway
21
Keep slight right to continue on Inner Dispersal Loop
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Inner Dispersal Loop
22
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
23
Take the exit slight left toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs
24
Merge slight right onto Sand Springs Expressway
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Sand Springs Expressway
25
Continue on Keystone Expressway
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Keystone Expressway
26
Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
27
Continue on Keystone Expressway
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Keystone Expressway
28
Continue on Cimarron Turnpike
31 mi
·
29 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
29
Keep slight left to continue on Cimarron Turnpike
28 mi
·
27 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
30
Continue on Norma A. Lamb Highway
24 mi
·
26 min
·
Norma A. Lamb Highway
31
Continue on East Owen K. Garriott Road
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
East Owen K. Garriott Road
32
Turn right onto South Grand Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Grand Avenue
33
Arrive at your destination
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 121.2 miles from Poteau, OK, or about 1h 53m 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 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.2 miles or 1h 53m 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 6m
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 Poteau, 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 Poteau, OK
This is one driving day of about 242.3 miles and 3h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Poteau, 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 121.2 mi from Poteau, OK · 1h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
121 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 121.2 miles from Poteau, 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
$36.80 one way
$73.61 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
85 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $40.57 | $81.14 |
| premium | $4.80 | $45.74 | $91.48 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $53.83 | $107.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.7 | 0 | $25.44 | $11.63 |
| Efficient EV | 60.6 | 0 | $21.20 | $9.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 96.9 | 1 | $33.92 | $15.51 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Afternoon in Enid on Sunday
Local time
2:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°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
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 47m 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 Poteau, OK to Enid, OK covers 242.3 miles and takes about 3h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Broadway Street, Beard Avenue, Paul Mathies Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 121.2 miles from Poteau, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.80 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 straightforward 3h 47m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Poteau, OK to Enid, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Poteau, OK to Enid, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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