How far is Alva, OK from Enid, OK?

The driving distance from Alva, OK to Enid, OK is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.59 mi
01h 22m
Flight
52.1 mi
83.85 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.1 mi
Kilometers
83.85 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.59 mi
Kilometers
116.82 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Enid
Tue, May 12, 8:09 PM CDT
Return by in Alva
Tue, May 12, 9:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alva
2026-05-12T18:46
Arrive Enid
Tue, May 12, 8:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alva
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Nash
OK

Town in Grant County, Oklahoma, United States

From Alva
37.2 mi
00h 41m
To Enid
35.4 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph SSW
Destination
89°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alva and Enid.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alva and Enid.

  1. 1

    Start on West Flynn Street

    34 m · 5 sec · West Flynn Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto College Avenue

    2639 ft · 1 min · College Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Oklahoma Boulevard

    17 mi · 25 min · Oklahoma Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on United States Border Patrol Chief Donald R. Coppock Memorial Highway

    18 mi · 21 min · United States Border Patrol Chief Donald R. Coppock Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    94 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Ellis Road

    2626 ft · 52 sec · Ellis Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    9 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Staff Sargeant Chris Hake Memorial Highway

    15.2 mi · 18 min · Staff Sargeant Chris Hake Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Ash Avenue

    1731 ft · 1 min · East Ash Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Grand Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Grand Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alva and Enid.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Border Patrol Chief Donald R. Copp
19.5 mi · 27%
Oklahoma Boulevard
17 mi · 23%
Staff Sargeant Chris Hake Memorial Highway
15.2 mi · 21%
North Grand Avenue
0.81 mi · 1%
College Avenue
0.5 mi · 1%
Ellis Road
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

United States Border Patrol Chief Donald R. Copp

Continue on United States Border Patrol Chief Donald R. Coppock Memorial Highway

18 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
52.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nash
00h 41m from Alva
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alva and Sunny near Enid.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alva to Enid?

The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km) and usually takes 01h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Nash is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Alva and 35.4 miles from Enid.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.69 one way or $19.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alva and Sunny near Enid.

Stop Ideas Near Nash

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Nash, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nash.

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

104 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alva and Enid. Straight-line distance: 52.1 mi (83.85 km).

Alva

#1 Alva

City in Oklahoma

Population4,882
Coordinates36.8049900, -98.6671800
Altitude411
CountryUnited States
Enid

#2 Enid

The most populous city in Garfield County, Oklahoma.

Population49,542
Coordinates36.3955900, -97.8783900
Altitude378
CountryUnited States
Start: Flynn Street (-98.667181, 36.804909)
End: South Grand Avenue (-97.878365, 36.395613)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.7 L · about $9.69
Round trip
$19.39
5.12 gal · 19.4 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.69 $19.39
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.90 $21.81
Premium $4.63 $11.84 $23.68
Diesel $5.42 $13.86 $27.72

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oklahoma · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Alva and Enid. The current time is 18:46:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.