How far is Elk City, OK from Jenks, OK?
The driving distance from Elk City, OK to Jenks, OK is about 214.4 miles (345 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197.3 miles (317.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elk City and Jenks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk City and Jenks.
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Start on the route
30 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · East 3rd Street
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Take the exit straight toward J. Cooper West Memorial Highway
1673 ft · 25 sec · J. Cooper West Memorial Highway
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Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Great Western Cattle Trail
10.7 mi · 11 min · Great Western Cattle Trail
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
24.2 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
54.5 mi · 55 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall Road
1677 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
36 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto North Czech Hall Road
1214 ft · 30 sec · North Czech Hall Road
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Turn right onto Northwest 10th Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Northwest 10th Street
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Continue on Northwest 10th Street
561 ft · 17 sec · Northwest 10th Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 344 East
1861 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Kilpatrick Turnpike
23.5 mi · 25 min · John Kilpatrick Turnpike
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Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
82 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin
7.1 mi · 8 min · Creek Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Peoria Avenue, Elm Street, Jenks
1318 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto South Elm Street
2387 ft · 1 min · South Elm Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2230 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
33 m · 5 sec · North 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elk City and Jenks.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
82 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Elk City 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 Elk City to Jenks?
The road trip is about 214.4 miles (345 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?
Woodlawn Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107 miles from Elk City and 107.4 miles from Jenks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197.3 miles (317.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.67 one way or $57.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Elk City and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jenks.
Stop Ideas Near Woodlawn Park
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 Woodlawn Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elk City and Jenks. Straight-line distance: 197.3 mi (317.53 km).
#1 Elk City
City in Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 11,577 |
| Coordinates | 35.4119900, -99.4042600 |
| Altitude | 585 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jenks
City in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States of America
| Population | 24,257 |
| Coordinates | 36.0228700, -95.9683300 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jenks (-95.96833, 36.02287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 345 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $28.67 | $57.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $32.24 | $64.48 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $35.01 | $70.02 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $40.99 | $81.98 |
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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