Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 5m
Distance
231.5 mi
373 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spiro, OK
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Enid, OK
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The drive from Spiro, OK to Enid, OK covers 231.5 miles and takes about 4h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cimarron Turnpike, Muskogee Turnpike, Norma A. Lamb Highway 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 $36.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
115.7 miles from Spiro, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 5m. Total distance: 231.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 4h 5m highway drive covering 231.5 miles, with most of the trip on Cimarron Turnpike and Muskogee Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 58.9 miles on Cimarron Turnpike.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Cimarron Turnpike and Muskogee Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23.1 miles in near I 40 Business.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 231.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 23.1 miles (I 40 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.3 miles (OK 351 / Muskogee Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit onto I 40 Business toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward OK 351: Muskogee, Tulsa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 351 / Muskogee Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop toward OK 51 West, US 64 West, I 244 East: Sand Springs, Joplin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51 / 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Spiro, OK and Enid, OK, road signs point toward Tulsa and Joplin.
Tulsa
Joplin
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cimarron Turnpike | 58.9 mi | 56m |
| Muskogee Turnpike | 55.7 mi | 54m |
| Norma A. Lamb Highway | 24.5 mi | 26m |
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 21.1 mi | 21m |
| US 59 | 14.6 mi | 17m |
| Sand Springs Expressway | 14.5 mi | 16m |
| Broken Arrow Expressway | 11.7 mi | 14m |
| Keystone Expressway | 8.7 mi | 9m |
Step-by-step road directions between Spiro, OK and Enid, OK.
Start on North Ash Avenue
Turn right onto OK 9; US 271
Continue on OK 9; US 271
Continue on OK 9; US 59
Continue on US 59
Take the exit onto I 40 Business
Merge onto I 40
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Continue on OK 351
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 351
Continue on OK 51
Continue on OK 51
Continue on OK 51
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64; OK 51
Merge onto I 244; US 64; OK 51
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51
Merge onto US 64; US 412; OK 51
Continue on US 64; US 412
Continue on US 64; US 412
Continue on US 64; US 412
Continue on US 412
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412
Continue on US 64; US 412
Continue on US 64; US 412
Turn right onto South Grand Avenue
Arrive at destination
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.
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 51 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115.7 miles or 2h 3m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Enid, OK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Spiro, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Spiro, OK
This is one driving day of about 231.5 miles and 4h 5m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 115.7 mi from Spiro, OK · 2h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
116 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.
A short stop after about 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 115.7 miles from Spiro, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$36.19 one way
$72.38 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $39.74 | $79.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $44.55 | $89.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $51.11 | $102.22 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.85
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
$36
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.5 | 0 | $24.31 | $11.11 |
| Efficient EV | 57.9 | 0 | $20.26 | $9.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 92.6 | 1 | $32.41 | $14.82 |
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Spiro on Friday
Local time
5:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Enid on Friday
Local time
5:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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