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Trip from Waurika, OK to Enid, OK

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 26m

Distance

163.6 mi

263 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 14m ★
6 AM
3h 27m
8 AM
3h 51m
10 AM
3h 35m
12 PM
3h 33m
3 PM
3h 36m
5 PM
3h 50m
8 PM
3h 19m

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

town in Oklahoma, United States

Waurika, OK

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Downtown Enid, OK, OK

Enid, OK

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Trip Overview

The drive from Waurika, OK to Enid, OK covers 163.6 miles and takes about 3h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Elm Street, East D Avenue, Medal of Honor Recipient Command Sergeant Major Bennie G for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.58 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

81.8 miles from Waurika, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 26m. Total distance: 163.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 26m drive with frequent turns across 163.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Elm 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Waurika, OK to Enid, OK is easy. At 3h 26m 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 Waurika, OK to Enid, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Elm Street
East D Avenue
Medal of Honor Recipient Command Sergeant Major Bennie G
2nd Street
South 4th Street
West Choctaw Avenue
Southeast 27th Street
South Rock Island Avenue

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Elm Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East B Avenue

75 ft · 5 sec · East B Avenue
2

Turn right onto Elm Street

0.1 mi · 39 sec · Elm Street
3

Turn left onto East D Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · East D Avenue
4

Turn left onto Medal of Honor Recipient Command Sergeant Major Bennie G. Adkins Highway

5.6 mi · 6 min · Medal of Honor Recipient Command Sergeant Major Bennie G. Adkins Highway
5

Continue on 2nd Street

16 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street
6

Keep slight right

10 mi · 12 min
7

Turn right

0.8 mi · 1 min
8

Turn left

17 mi · 22 min
9

Continue straight

14 mi · 17 min
10

Continue on South 4th Street

1.3 mi · 1 min · South 4th Street
11

Turn left onto West Choctaw Avenue

1.7 mi · 2 min · West Choctaw Avenue
12

Turn right

17 mi · 19 min
13

Continue straight

2.2 mi · 2 min
14

Continue straight

12 mi · 13 min
15

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southeast 27th Street

276 ft · 4 sec · Southeast 27th Street
16

Exit the roundabout onto Southeast 27th Street

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Southeast 27th Street
17

Continue on South Rock Island Avenue

1.9 mi · 3 min · South Rock Island Avenue
18

Turn left onto East Wade Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · East Wade Street
19

Turn right onto South Choctaw Avenue

14 mi · 18 min · South Choctaw Avenue
20

Continue straight

18 mi · 22 min
21

Continue on North Chisholm Avenue

0.2 mi · 23 sec · North Chisholm Avenue
22

Continue straight

0.2 mi · 23 sec
23

Continue straight

0.1 mi · 16 sec
24

Continue straight

9.0 mi · 12 min
25

Continue on Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway

19 mi · 25 min · Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway
26

Turn right onto West Owen K. Garriott Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Owen K. Garriott Road
27

Turn left onto South Independence Avenue

0.3 mi · 47 sec · South Independence Avenue
28

Turn right onto West Maine Street

449 ft · 23 sec · West Maine Street
29

Turn left onto South Grand Avenue

49 ft · 2 sec · South Grand Avenue
30

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 81.8 miles from Waurika, OK, or about 1h 43m 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 36 miles or 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 81.8 miles or 1h 43m 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 49m

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 Waurika, 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 Waurika, OK

This is one driving day of about 163.6 miles and 3h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Waurika, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 81.8 mi from Waurika, OK · 1h 43m into the drive

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Mid-route town

Meal stop

Union City, OK

82 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.

Popular next leg

Union City, OK to Enid, OK

72.7 mi · 1h 34m

Pacing Suggestions

Duncan, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Union City, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 81.8 miles from Waurika, 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

$25.58 one way

$51.15 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $28.08 $56.17
premium $4.89 $31.48 $62.97
diesel $5.61 $36.12 $72.24

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 57.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 49.1 0 $17.18 $7.85
Efficient EV 40.9 0 $14.31 $6.54
EV Truck/SUV 65.4 0 $22.90 $10.47

Gas CO2

57 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (67% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Waurika, OK

Afternoon in Waurika on Thursday

Local time

1:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Enid, OK

Afternoon in Enid on Thursday

Local time

1:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

55°F

Union City, OK

82 mi in

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 warmer 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 Waurika, OK to Enid, OK covers 163.6 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 Elm Street, East D Avenue, Medal of Honor Recipient Command Sergeant Major Bennie G. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 81.8 miles from Waurika, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.58 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.
The drive from Waurika, OK to Enid, OK is easy. At 3h 26m 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 Waurika, OK to Enid, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Waurika, OK to Enid, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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