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Trip from Sand Springs, 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 54m

Distance

108.3 mi

174 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 46m ★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m

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

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Downtown Sand Springs, OK, OK

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Downtown Enid, OK, OK

Enid, OK

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Trip Overview

The drive from Sand Springs, OK to Enid, OK covers 108.3 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Cimarron Turnpike, Norma A. Lamb Highway, Keystone Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.9 miles on Cimarron Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.93 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.

Midpoint

54.2 miles from Sand Springs, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 108.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 54m highway drive covering 108.3 miles, with most of the trip on Cimarron Turnpike and Norma A. Lamb Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 58.9 miles on Cimarron Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cimarron Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 58.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Cimarron Turnpike and Norma A. Lamb Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 2nd Street South.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 54m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 2nd Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (OK 97 / North Wilson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East 2nd Street South

Turn right onto East 2nd Street South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | OK 97 / North Wilson Avenue

Turn left onto OK 97 / North Wilson Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
9
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward US 64 West, US 412 West: Cleveland

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward US 64 West, US 412 West: Cleveland
5
0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 64; US 412 / Sand Springs Expressway

Merge onto US 64; US 412 / Sand Springs Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
49.1 mi into trip | ~50m in | US 412 / Cimarron Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto US 412 / Cimarron Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Cimarron Turnpike 58.9 mi 56m
Norma A. Lamb Highway 24.5 mi 26m
Keystone Expressway 8.7 mi 9m
Sand Springs Expressway 7.6 mi 8m
East Owen K. Garriott Road 6.4 mi 9m
Jerald Warden Memorial Highway 1.2 mi 1m
East 2nd Street South 0.4 mi 1m
South Grand Avenue 0.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Cimarron Turnpike — 58.9 mi, about 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on OK 97

504 ft · 23 sec · North McKinley Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2

Turn right onto East 2nd Street South

0.4 mi · 1 min · East 2nd Street South
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3

Turn left onto OK 97

393 ft · 13 sec · North Wilson Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
4

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward US 64 West, US 412 West: Cleveland Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Merge onto US 64; US 412

7.6 mi · 8 min · Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on US 64; US 412

3.6 mi · 3 min · Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
7

Continue on US 64; US 412

1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on US 64; US 412

5.1 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on US 412

31 mi · 29 min · Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto US 412

28 mi · 27 min · Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on US 64; US 412

24 mi · 26 min · Norma A. Lamb Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Continue on US 64; US 412

6.4 mi · 9 min · East Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Turn right onto South Grand Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · South Grand Avenue
14

Arrive at destination

South Grand Avenue

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 54.2 miles from Sand Springs, OK, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.9 miles.

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 24 miles or 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 54.2 miles or 55m 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 30m

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 Sand Springs, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Sand Springs, OK

This is one driving day of about 108.3 miles and 1h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Sand Springs, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Cimarron Turnpike for about 58.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 54.2 mi from Sand Springs, OK · 55m into the drive

Downtown Stillwater, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Stillwater, OK

54 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

Cleveland, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Stillwater, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 54.2 miles from Sand 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Napoli's Italian Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Enid, Oklahoma

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 108.3

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15802378464

Visit website

Tokyo Japanese Hibachi Grill Sushi Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Enid, Oklahoma

1.6 mi

Barnstormers Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Enid, Oklahoma

2.4 mi

Napoli's Italian Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 108.3

Enid, Oklahoma

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15802378464

Visit website

Tokyo Japanese Hibachi Grill Sushi Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 108.3

Enid, Oklahoma

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+15805402177

Visit website

Barnstormers Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 100.6

Enid, Oklahoma

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15802349913

Visit website

Wee Too

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 108.3

Enid, Oklahoma

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+15802334663

Chick-fil-A

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Inexpensiv mile 108.3

Enid, Oklahoma

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+15802349801

Visit website

El Patio Mexican Grill & Cantina

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 108.3

Enid, Oklahoma

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15802975279

Visit website

Wick's Restaurant

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 92.8

Garber, Oklahoma

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+15807479327

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Sand Springs, Oklahoma

+18004891588

Visit website

ChargeLab Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 100.6

Enid, Oklahoma

Leonardo's Children's Museum & Adventure Quest

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 108.3

Enid, Oklahoma

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+15802332787

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.93 one way

$33.86 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $18.59 $37.18
premium $4.89 $20.84 $41.68
diesel $5.61 $23.91 $47.82

Estimated Tolls: $2.95

Cimarron Turnpike (58.9 mi) $2.95

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.5 0 $11.37 $5.20
Efficient EV 27.1 0 $9.48 $4.33
EV Truck/SUV 43.3 0 $15.16 $6.93

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Sand Springs, OK

Morning in Sand Springs on Saturday

Local time

6:06 AM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Enid, OK

Morning in Enid on Saturday

Local time

6:06 AM

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

16 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 54m 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 Sand Springs, OK to Enid, OK covers 108.3 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Cimarron Turnpike, Norma A. Lamb Highway, Keystone Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 54.2 miles from Sand Springs, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.93 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 is a straightforward 1h 54m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 2nd Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (OK 97 / North Wilson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Sand Springs, 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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