Origin
Sapulpa, OK
Evening in Sapulpa on Thursday
Local time
6:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sapulpa, OK to Jenks, OK
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
16m
Distance
11.6 mi
19 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sapulpa, OK
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Jenks, OK
Mateusz Dach
Trip Overview
The drive from Sapulpa, OK to Jenks, OK covers 11.6 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Creek Turnpike, Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.1 miles on Creek Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 11.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 16m highway drive covering 11.6 miles, with most of the trip on Creek Turnpike and Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 7.1 miles on Creek Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Creek Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 7.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Creek Turnpike and Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 11.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
8
3.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
OK 364 / Creek Turnpike
Take the exit onto OK 364 / Creek Turnpike toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 218B
Toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin
7
10.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward Peoria Avenue, Elm Street, Jenks
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.
Toward Peoria Avenue, Elm Street, Jenks
6
11.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sapulpa, OK and Jenks, OK, road signs point toward Broken Arrow and Joplin.
Broken Arrow
3.4 mi in
|
~5m
|
via OK 364
Joplin
3.4 mi in
|
~5m
|
via OK 364
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Creek Turnpike | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South Elm Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Creek Turnpike
— 7.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sapulpa, OK and Jenks, OK.
1
Start on OK 97
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Use the left lane.
3
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Use the straight lane.
4
Merge onto I 44
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit onto OK 364
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Creek Turnpike
Exit 218B
Toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin
Use the slight right lane.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Toward Peoria Avenue, Elm Street, Jenks
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto South Elm Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Elm Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
107 ft
·
4 sec
·
North 2nd Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Arrive at destination
North 2nd Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.81 one way
$3.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.99 | $3.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.58
Creek Turnpike
(7.1 mi)
$0.49
Turner Turnpike
(1.7 mi)
$0.09
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$1
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Evening in Jenks on Thursday
Local time
6:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
16m 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 Sapulpa, OK to Jenks, OK covers 11.6 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Creek Turnpike, Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, North Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.8 miles from Sapulpa, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.81 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 short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 11.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Sapulpa, OK and Jenks, OK, road signs point toward Broken Arrow and Joplin.
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