How far is Durant, OK from Jenks, OK?

The driving distance from Durant, OK to Jenks, OK is about 155.3 miles (250 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142 miles (228.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
155.37 mi
03h 03m
Flight
142.02 mi
228.56 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.02 mi
Kilometers
228.56 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.37 mi
Kilometers
250.04 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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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 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jenks
Sat, Apr 11, 12:42 PM CDT
Return by in Durant
Sat, Apr 11, 3:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Durant
2026-04-11T09:38
Arrive Jenks
Sat, Apr 11, 12:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Durant
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
McAlester
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Durant
77.8 mi
01h 31m
To Jenks
77.5 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Durant and Jenks.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Durant and Jenks.

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast 2nd Avenue

    1169 ft · 59 sec · Northeast 2nd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Magnolia Street

    1547 ft · 42 sec · Magnolia Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 1st Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North 1st Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    797 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    15.8 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Continue on US 69 North, US 75 North: Atoka

    5.9 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Continue on South Jefferson Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 375 North

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike

    41.5 mi · 40 min · Indian Nation Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on US 62 East, US 75 North, I 40 Business West: Henryetta, Okmulgee

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on South Wood Drive

    5.1 mi · 9 min · South Wood Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway

    2705 ft · 36 sec · Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway

    13.8 mi · 17 min · Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Okmulgee Beeline

    9.3 mi · 12 min · Okmulgee Beeline

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 364 Toll East: Creek Turnpike

    2254 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Creek Turnpike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Creek Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Peoria Avenue, Elm Street, Jenks

    1318 ft · 38 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Elm Street

    2387 ft · 1 min · South Elm Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2230 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    33 m · 5 sec · North 2nd Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Durant and Jenks.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Jefferson Street
44.9 mi · 29%
Indian Nation Turnpike
41.5 mi · 27%
North 1st Avenue
18.7 mi · 12%
Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
13.8 mi · 9%
Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
10.7 mi · 7%
Okmulgee Beeline
9.34 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Indian Nation Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike

41.5 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
142 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McAlester
01h 31m from Durant
Leave By
10:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Durant and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jenks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Durant to Jenks?

The road trip is about 155.3 miles (250 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

McAlester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.8 miles from Durant and 77.5 miles from Jenks.

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

The direct path is about 142 miles (228.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.71 one way or $47.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Durant and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jenks.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Durant and Jenks. Straight-line distance: 142.02 mi (228.56 km).

Durant

#1 Durant

City in Oklahoma

Population19,157
Coordinates33.9939900, -96.3708200
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Jenks

#2 Jenks

City in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population24,257
Coordinates36.0228700, -95.9683300
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Durant (-96.37082, 33.99399)
End: Jenks (-95.96833, 36.02287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.26 gal
23.71 L · about $23.71
Round trip
$47.41
12.52 gal · 47.42 L
Estimated CO2
55.6 kg one way
Round trip: 111.3 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.71 $47.41
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.66 $53.32
Premium $4.63 $28.95 $57.91
Diesel $5.42 $33.90 $67.80

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 · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Durant and Jenks. The current time is 09:38:38.

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.