Origin
Rush Springs, OK
Evening in Rush Springs on Sunday
Local time
5:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rush Springs, OK to Enid, OK
Drive Time
2h 27m
Distance
117.5 mi
189 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 18m
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6 AM
2h 28m
8 AM
2h 48m
10 AM
2h 35m
12 PM
2h 33m
3 PM
2h 36m
5 PM
2h 47m
8 PM
2h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rush Springs, OK to Enid, OK covers 117.5 miles and takes about 2h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South 4th Street, West Choctaw Avenue, Southeast 27th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.85 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
58.8 miles from Rush Springs, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 27m drive with frequent turns across 117.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 4th 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 Rush Springs, OK to Enid, OK is easy. At 2h 27m 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 Rush Springs, OK to Enid, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 4th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Choctaw Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast 27th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Rock Island Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Wade Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Choctaw Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Chisholm Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Senator Ralph J | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South 4th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rush Springs, OK and Enid, OK.
1
Start on Blakeley Avenue
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Blakeley Avenue
2
Turn right
3.9 mi
·
4 min
3
Continue straight
14 mi
·
17 min
4
Continue on South 4th Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South 4th Street
5
Turn left onto West Choctaw Avenue
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Choctaw Avenue
6
Turn right
17 mi
·
19 min
7
Continue straight
2.2 mi
·
2 min
8
Continue straight
12 mi
·
13 min
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southeast 27th Street
276 ft
·
4 sec
·
Southeast 27th Street
10
Exit the roundabout onto Southeast 27th Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Southeast 27th Street
11
Continue on South Rock Island Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South Rock Island Avenue
12
Turn left onto East Wade Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Wade Street
13
Turn right onto South Choctaw Avenue
14 mi
·
18 min
·
South Choctaw Avenue
14
Continue straight
18 mi
·
22 min
15
Continue on North Chisholm Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Chisholm Avenue
16
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
17
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
18
Continue straight
9.0 mi
·
12 min
19
Continue on Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway
19 mi
·
25 min
·
Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway
20
Turn right onto West Owen K. Garriott Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Owen K. Garriott Road
21
Turn left onto South Independence Avenue
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Independence Avenue
22
Turn right onto West Maine Street
449 ft
·
23 sec
·
West Maine Street
23
Turn left onto South Grand Avenue
49 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Grand Avenue
24
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 58.8 miles from Rush Springs, OK, or about 1h 13m 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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.8 miles or 1h 13m 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 1m
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 Rush Springs, 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 Rush Springs, OK
This is one driving day of about 117.5 miles and 2h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Rush Springs, 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 58.8 mi from Rush Springs, OK · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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 58.8 miles from Rush Springs, 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
$17.85 one way
$35.69 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $19.67 | $39.35 |
| premium | $4.80 | $22.18 | $44.36 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $26.10 | $52.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.3 | 0 | $12.34 | $5.64 |
| Efficient EV | 29.4 | 0 | $10.28 | $4.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47 | 0 | $16.45 | $7.52 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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
Evening in Enid on Sunday
Local time
5:23 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
9 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
2h 27m 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 Rush Springs, OK to Enid, OK covers 117.5 miles and takes about 2h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South 4th Street, West Choctaw Avenue, Southeast 27th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.8 miles from Rush Springs, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.85 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 Rush Springs, OK to Enid, OK is easy. At 2h 27m 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 Rush Springs, OK to Enid, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rush Springs, OK to Enid, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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