How far is Enid, OK from Idabel, OK?

The driving distance from Enid, OK to Idabel, OK is about 316.3 miles (509.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244 miles (392.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
316.35 mi
05h 46m
Flight
244.04 mi
392.74 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Enid.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
244.04 mi
Kilometers
392.74 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.35 mi
Kilometers
509.11 km
Drive Time
05h 46m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Idabel
Thu, Apr 23, 12:09 PM CDT
Return by in Enid
Thu, Apr 23, 5:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Enid
2026-04-23T06:23
Arrive Idabel
Thu, Apr 23, 12:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:46 AM to 1:46 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Enid
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Schulter
OK

Human settlement in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Enid
158.2 mi
02h 53m
To Idabel
158.1 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
22 to 28 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Grand Avenue

    1720 ft · 1 min · South Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Owen K. Garriott Road

    6.4 mi · 9 min · East Owen K. Garriott Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway

    24.1 mi · 26 min · Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Cimarron Turnpike

    14.9 mi · 15 min · Cimarron Turnpike

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City

    671 ft · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1074 ft · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike

    44.1 mi · 42 min · Cimarron Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Keystone Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Keystone Expressway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Keystone Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Sand Springs Expressway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · Sand Springs Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 344: Gilcrease Expressway, 49th West Avenue

    1415 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Gilcrease Expressway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Gilcrease Expressway

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Skelly Bypass

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Skelly Bypass

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75: Okmulgee, Bartlesville, Union Avenue, Elwood Avenue

    2113 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 75 South: Okmulgee

    2215 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Okmulgee Expressway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Okmulgee Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Okmulgee Beeline

    9.9 mi · 13 min · Okmulgee Beeline

  19. 19

    Continue on Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway

    13.8 mi · 16 min · Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway

    2731 ft · 36 sec · Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on North Wood Drive

    5.1 mi · 9 min · North Wood Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway

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

  23. 23

    Continue on W. R. "Dick" Stubbs Memorial Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · W. R. "Dick" Stubbs Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on US 62 West, US 75 South: Henryetta

    105 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Jake Pulliam Bypass

    30.1 mi · 35 min · Jake Pulliam Bypass

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    16.6 mi · 20 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Northwest Martin Luther King Drive

    113 m · 15 sec · Northwest Martin Luther King Drive

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Central Avenue

    116 m · 12 sec · North Central Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    534 ft · 23 sec · East Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 62 West
105 mi · 33%
Cimarron Turnpike
59 mi · 19%
Jake Pulliam Bypass
46.7 mi · 15%
Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
24.1 mi · 8%
Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
13.8 mi · 4%
Sand Springs Expressway
11.1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 62 West

Continue on US 62 West, US 75 South: Henryetta

105 mi · 01h 46m

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
05h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.3 mi
244 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schulter
02h 53m from Enid
Leave By
5:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Enid and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Idabel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 316.3 miles (509.1 km) and usually takes 05h 46m 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?

Schulter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.2 miles from Enid and 158.1 miles from Idabel.

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

The direct path is about 244 miles (392.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.3 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 5:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.26 one way or $84.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Enid and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Idabel.

Stop Ideas Near Schulter

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Schulter, 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 Schulter.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

71 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Enid and Idabel. Straight-line distance: 244.04 mi (392.74 km).

Enid

#1 Enid

The most populous city in Garfield County, Oklahoma.

Population49,542
Coordinates36.3955900, -97.8783900
Altitude378
CountryUnited States
Idabel

#2 Idabel

City in Oklahoma

Population6,876
Coordinates33.8956600, -94.8263300
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: Enid (-97.87839, 36.39559)
End: Idabel (-94.82633, 33.89566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 509 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.16 gal
42.26 L · about $42.26
Round trip
$84.53
22.32 gal · 84.52 L
Estimated CO2
99.2 kg one way
Round trip: 198.4 kg / 437 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $42.26 $84.53
Mid-grade $4.26 $47.53 $95.06
Premium $4.63 $51.62 $103.23
Diesel $5.42 $60.43 $120.86

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Enid and Idabel. The current time is 06:23:10.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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