How far is Chelsea, OK from Enid, OK?
The driving distance from Chelsea, OK to Enid, OK is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Pawnee County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chelsea and Enid.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chelsea and Enid.
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Start on West 6th Street
968 ft · 37 sec · West 6th Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
2521 ft · 52 sec · Walnut Street
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Continue on Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways
5.7 mi · 7 min · Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways
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Continue on Clem McSpadden Highway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Clem McSpadden Highway
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Turn left onto North Sioux Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · North Sioux Avenue
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Continue on Maiden Lane
110 m · 9 sec · Maiden Lane
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Turn right onto East 9th Street
670 ft · 18 sec · East 9th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Dorothy Avenue
1974 ft · 2 min · North Dorothy Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Will Rogers Boulevard
1623 ft · 32 sec · East Will Rogers Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
917 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
942 ft · 23 sec
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Turn slight right onto I 44 West: Tulsa
1115 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Turnpike
12.3 mi · 12 min · Will Rogers Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
10.3 mi · 12 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sand Springs Expressway
14.8 mi · 17 min · Sand Springs Expressway
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Continue on Keystone Expressway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Keystone Expressway
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Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
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Continue on Keystone Expressway
5.1 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway
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Continue on Cimarron Turnpike
31 mi · 29 min · Cimarron Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Cimarron Turnpike
13.2 mi · 13 min · Cimarron Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
759 ft · 9 sec
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Continue straight
975 ft · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike
14.4 mi · 14 min · Cimarron Turnpike
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Continue on Norma A. Lamb Highway
24.5 mi · 26 min · Norma A. Lamb Highway
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Continue on East Owen K. Garriott Road
6.4 mi · 9 min · East Owen K. Garriott Road
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Turn right onto South Grand Avenue
1720 ft · 1 min · South Grand Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chelsea and Enid.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Cimarron Turnpike
Continue on Cimarron Turnpike
31 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Chelsea and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Enid.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chelsea to Enid?
The road trip is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Hallett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.1 miles from Chelsea and 81.3 miles from Enid.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 12:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.70 one way or $43.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Chelsea and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Enid.
Stop Ideas Near Hallett
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hallett.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chelsea and Enid. Straight-line distance: 136.25 mi (219.27 km).
#1 Chelsea
City in Oklahoma, US
| Population | 1,877 |
| Coordinates | 36.5356500, -95.4324700 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Enid
The most populous city in Garfield County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 49,542 |
| Coordinates | 36.3955900, -97.8783900 |
| Altitude | 378 |
| Country | United States |
End: Enid (-97.87839, 36.39559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $21.70 | $43.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.40 | $48.81 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.50 | $53.00 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $31.03 | $62.06 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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