How far is Enid, OK from Elk City, OK?
The driving distance from Enid, OK to Elk City, OK is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Enid and Elk City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enid and Elk City.
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Start on South Grand Avenue
15 m · 6 sec · South Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto West Maine Street
137 m · 19 sec · West Maine Street
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Turn left onto South Independence Avenue
1682 ft · 50 sec · South Independence Avenue
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Turn right onto West Owen K. Garriott Road
2976 ft · 1 min · West Owen K. Garriott Road
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Turn left onto South Van Buren Street
19.1 mi · 25 min · South Van Buren Street
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Continue on North Main Street
2258 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway
114 m · 15 sec · Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
768 ft · 26 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway
8.5 mi · 11 min · Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
953 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on North Chisholm Avenue
944 ft · 23 sec · North Chisholm Avenue
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Continue on Chisholm Trail
17.9 mi · 22 min · Chisholm Trail
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Continue on South Main Street
3.2 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Keep slight right
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto West Sunset Drive
5 mi · 6 min · West Sunset Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West, US 270 West: Amarillo
3054 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
36.7 mi · 38 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
24.1 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Great Western Cattle Trail
10.6 mi · 11 min · Great Western Cattle Trail
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward East 7th Street
1593 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto North Eastern Avenue
74 m · 12 sec · North Eastern Avenue
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East 3rd Street
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Turn right
30 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Enid and Elk City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
36.7 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Sunny leaving Enid and Sunny near Elk City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Enid to Elk City?
The road trip is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Calumet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from Enid and 73.7 miles from Elk City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 12:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.69 one way or $39.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Enid and Sunny near Elk City.
Stop Ideas Near Calumet
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 Calumet.
Santa Fe Depot
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Enid and Elk City. Straight-line distance: 109.14 mi (175.64 km).
#1 Enid
The most populous city in Garfield County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 49,542 |
| Coordinates | 36.3955900, -97.8783900 |
| Altitude | 378 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elk City
City in Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 11,577 |
| Coordinates | 35.4119900, -99.4042600 |
| Altitude | 585 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elk City (-99.40426, 35.41199)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $19.69 | $39.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.15 | $44.29 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.05 | $48.10 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $28.16 | $56.32 |
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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