Trip from Warner, OK to Enid, OK

Drive Time

3h 26m

Distance

193.8 mi

312 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

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Trip Overview

Connecting Warner to Enid, this 193.8-mile journey across the Great Plains takes approximately 3 hours and 26 minutes to complete. Because the total duration is manageable, you can easily tackle this drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to budget roughly $29 for fuel as you traverse the state. You will primarily utilize the Muskogee Turnpike, Cimarron Turnpike, and the Norma A. Lamb Highway to reach your destination. Since both your starting point and endpoint are located within the Great Plains, you can anticipate a consistent landscape throughout the trip. It is a straightforward, efficient route that serves as a practical link between these two Oklahoma locations.

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

96.9 miles from Warner, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

This highway-focused drive is designed for efficiency, with 81% of the route consisting of major roadways. You will spend much of your time on turnpikes, including a significant 58.9-mile stretch on the Cimarron Turnpike, which offers the longest uninterrupted segment of the trip. The transition between these high-speed corridors and the Norma A. Lamb Highway provides a blend of controlled, fast-paced driving. Behind the wheel, you should expect a consistent, predictable pace rather than technical winding roads. Because the route relies heavily on major infrastructure, your experience will be defined by steady speed and open views of the surrounding plains.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 21 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 Muskogee Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 21.5 miles in near OK 351 / Muskogee Turnpike.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 193.8 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 21.5 miles (OK 351 / Muskogee Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 78.1 miles (US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 78.9 miles (US 64; OK 51 / 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

21.5 mi into trip | ~25m in | OK 351 / Muskogee Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork onto OK 351 / Muskogee Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

78.1 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in | US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop

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

Use the straight lane. Toward OK 51 West, US 64 West, I 244 East: Sand...

78.9 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in | US 64; OK 51 / 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

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

Use the left lane. Exit 5B Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: San...

79.3 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in | US 64; US 412; OK 51 / Sand Springs Expressway

Merge onto US 64; US 412; OK 51 / Sand Springs Expressway

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

Use the straight lane.

134.6 mi into trip | ~2h 22m 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.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Warner, OK to Enid, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Joplin along the way.

Joplin

78.1 mi in | ~1h 24m | via US 64; OK 51

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Cimarron Turnpike	58.9 mi	56m
Muskogee Turnpike	55 mi	53m
Norma A. Lamb Highway	24.5 mi	26m
Sand Springs Expressway	14.5 mi	16m
Broken Arrow Expressway	11.7 mi	14m
Keystone Expressway	8.7 mi	9m
US 64	7.6 mi	11m
East Owen K. Garriott Road	6.4 mi	9m

Longest stretch: Cimarron Turnpike — 58.9 mi, about 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

128 ft · 5 sec · this road

Turn right onto US 64

7.6 mi · 11 min · US 64

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 26 sec

Merge onto OK 351

14 mi · 13 min · Muskogee Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork onto OK 351

41 mi · 39 min · Muskogee Turnpike

Use the none lane.

Continue on OK 51

3.4 mi · 3 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on OK 51

380 ft · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

Continue on OK 51

12 mi · 14 min · Broken Arrow Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 64; OK 51

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Inner Dispersal Loop

Toward OK 51 West, US 64 West, I 244 East: Sand Springs, Joplin Use the straight lane.

Merge onto I 244; US 64; OK 51

0.5 mi · 41 sec · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51

0.3 mi · 43 sec · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

Exit 5B Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs Use the left lane.

Merge onto US 64; US 412; OK 51

14 mi · 16 min · Sand Springs Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 64; US 412

3.6 mi · 3 min · Keystone Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 64; US 412

1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 64; US 412

5.1 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 412

31 mi · 29 min · Cimarron Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 412

28 mi · 27 min · Cimarron Turnpike

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 64; US 412

24 mi · 26 min · Norma A. Lamb Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 64; US 412

6.4 mi · 9 min · East Owen K. Garriott Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto South Grand Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · South Grand Avenue

Arrive at destination

South Grand Avenue

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 3-hour and 26-minute transit, plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Since the route is relatively short, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule, though checking traffic patterns before hitting the turnpikes is always a smart move. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge during the longer segments, as services can be spaced out along the turnpike stretches. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to ensure you have your payment method ready for turnpike tolls, as these major roads are the backbone of your journey. Keeping a steady pace will help you maintain your $29 fuel budget while ensuring a smooth arrival in Enid.

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 96.9 miles from Warner, OK, or about 1h 45m 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 80 miles or 1h 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 96.9 miles or 1h 45m 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 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Enid, OK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Warner, 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 Warner, OK

This is one driving day of about 193.8 miles and 3h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Warner, 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.

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 96.9 mi from Warner, OK · 1h 45m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tulsa, OK

97 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

Tulsa, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tulsa, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 96.9 miles from Warner, 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

$29.44 one way

$58.87 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 68 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$32.45	$64.90
premium	$4.80	$36.59	$73.17
diesel	$5.64	$43.06	$86.11

Estimated Tolls: $6.79

Muskogee Turnpike (55 mi) $3.84

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

$29

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 67.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	58.1	$20.35	$9.30
Efficient EV	48.5	$16.96	$7.75
EV Truck/SUV	77.5	$27.13	$12.40

Gas CO2

68 kg

EV CO2

23 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Warner, OK

Afternoon in Warner on Sunday

Local time

1:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Enid, OK

Afternoon in Enid on Sunday

Local time

1:27 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

11 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 26m 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 Warner, OK to Enid, OK covers 193.8 miles and takes about 3h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

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

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 96.9 miles from Warner, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.44 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.

On the drive from Warner, OK to Enid, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Joplin along the way.

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Trip from Warner, OK to Enid, OK

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Enid, OK

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Warner, OK

Enid, OK

Same local time

11 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 26m on the road

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