Trip from Woodward, OK to Jenks, OK

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 59m

Distance

212.1 mi

341 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 46m ★

6 AM

3h 59m

8 AM

4h 25m

10 AM

4h 8m

12 PM

4h 6m

3 PM

4h 10m

5 PM

4h 24m

8 PM

3h 51m

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

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Woodward, OK

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Jenks, OK

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Woodward to Jenks covers 212.1 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 59 minutes behind the wheel. Because this journey stays within the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $32 on fuel for the trip, making it a budget-friendly excursion. You will navigate via a mix of routes, including Southeast 6th Street, the Cimarron Turnpike, and the Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway. Whether you are heading out for business or a change of pace, this direct route is straightforward enough to manage in one go, allowing you to reach your destination by the late afternoon if you depart early.

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

106 miles from Woodward, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip offers a mixed driving profile that keeps the journey engaging by transitioning between local roads and faster turnpikes. You will spend 42% of your travel time on highways, providing a necessary balance to the more localized sections of the route. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 64.7 miles along Southeast 6th Street, which allows you to settle into a steady rhythm early on. As you progress from the plains surrounding Woodward toward Jenks, the road character shifts from regional surface streets to the more efficient, high-speed flow of the Cimarron Turnpike. Expect a combination of open-road stretches and navigational transitions that require you to stay attentive as the road environment evolves.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Southeast 6th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 64.7 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,973 ft 616 ft

Total Climb

107 ft

Total Descent

1,398 ft

Highest Point

1,973 ft

~15.1 mi in

Elevation Range

1,357 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 132.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 212.1 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 132.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 132.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 197.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

132.5 mi into trip | ~2h 34m in

Take the exit toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City

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. Exit 15 Toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City

132.6 mi into trip | ~2h 34m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 15

197.8 mi into trip | ~3h 39m in

Take the exit toward OK 344: Gilcrease Expressway, 49th West Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward OK 344: Gilcrease Expressway, 49th West...

204.7 mi into trip | ~3h 47m in

Take the exit toward US 75: Okmulgee, Bartlesville, Union Avenue, Elwood Avenue

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. Exit 224 Toward US 75: Okmulgee, Bartlesville, Union Ave...

205.1 mi into trip | ~3h 47m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 75 South: Okmulgee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 75 South: Okmulgee

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Woodward, OK to Jenks, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Ponca City along the way.

Ponca City

132.5 mi in | ~2h 34m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Southeast 6th Street	64.7 mi	1h 13m
Cimarron Turnpike	59 mi	56m
Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway	30.1 mi	32m
West Owen K. Garriott Road	12.1 mi	18m
Sand Springs Expressway	11.1 mi	12m
Oklahoma Avenue	10.4 mi	13m
Keystone Expressway	8.6 mi	9m
Gilcrease Expressway	5.5 mi	5m

Longest stretch: Southeast 6th Street — 64.7 mi, about 1h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodward, OK and Jenks, OK.

Start on US 412

10 mi · 13 min · Oklahoma Avenue

Continue on US 412

65 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Southeast 6th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 60; US 412; CR E0430

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Lahoma Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 60; US 412; CR E0430

6.0 mi · 6 min · Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway

Continue on US 60; US 412; CR E0430

12 mi · 18 min · West Owen K. Garriott Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 64; US 412; CR E0425

24 mi · 25 min · Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 412

15 mi · 14 min · Cimarron Turnpike

Toward US 412 East: Tulsa Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 7 sec

Exit 15 Toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 12 sec

Exit 15 Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto US 412

44 mi · 41 min · Cimarron Turnpike

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 412

5.0 mi · 5 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

3.6 mi · 3 min · Keystone Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 64; US 412

11 mi · 12 min · Sand Springs Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 24 sec

Toward OK 344: Gilcrease Expressway, 49th West Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto OK 344

5.5 mi · 5 min · Gilcrease Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 44; OK 66

1.1 mi · 1 min · Skelly Bypass

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Exit 224 Toward US 75: Okmulgee, Bartlesville, Union Avenue, Elwood Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 55 sec

Toward US 75 South: Okmulgee Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 75

3.9 mi · 4 min · Okmulgee Expressway

Toward US 75 South: Glenpool, Okmulgee Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward Main Street, Jenks Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto West Main Street South

2.5 mi · 5 min · West Main Street South

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto North 2nd Street

107 ft · 4 sec · North 2nd Street

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Arrive at destination

North 2nd Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of your four-hour journey, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Since the drive is relatively short, you have the flexibility to depart at your leisure, though leaving mid-morning helps you avoid potential congestion as you approach the Jenks area. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge during the initial 64.7-mile stretch on Southeast 6th Street, as this is your longest period without a significant turn. Because the trip is manageable in one day, you do not need to worry about splitting the drive into two segments. Focus on maintaining a steady pace during the turnpike portions to ensure you reach your destination comfortably within the estimated four-hour window.

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 106 miles from Woodward, OK, or about 2h 6m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.7 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 47 miles or 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 106 miles or 2h 6m 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 13m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Woodward, 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 Woodward, OK

This is one driving day of about 212.1 miles and 3h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Woodward, 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 Southeast 6th Street for about 64.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 106 mi from Woodward, OK · 2h 6m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tonkawa, OK

106 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

Alva, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Enid, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 106 miles from Woodward, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Southeast 6th Street if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.7 miles.

Arriving in Jenks, OK

The final approach into Jenks, 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 Jenks, 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

$33.16 one way

$66.32 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 74 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$36.41	$72.82
premium	$4.89	$40.82	$81.63
diesel	$5.61	$46.83	$93.66

Estimated Tolls: $2.94

Cimarron Turnpike (59 mi) $2.94

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

$33

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 74.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	63.6	0	$22.27	$10.18
Efficient EV	53	0	$18.56	$8.48
EV Truck/SUV	84.8	1	$29.69	$13.57

Gas CO2

74 kg

EV CO2

25 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

Woodward, OK

Night in Woodward on Wednesday

Local time

9:59 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jenks, OK

Night in Jenks on Wednesday

Local time

9:59 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°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

1 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 59m 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 Woodward, OK to Jenks, OK covers 212.1 miles and takes about 3h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Southeast 6th Street, Cimarron Turnpike, Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 106 miles from Woodward, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.16 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 Woodward, OK to Jenks, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Ponca City along the way.

Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 616 ft to 1,973 ft elevation with about 107 ft of total climbing.

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