How far is Enid, OK from Jay, OK?

The driving distance from Enid, OK to Jay, OK is about 194.7 miles (313.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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
194.67 mi
03h 40m
Flight
171.36 mi
275.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.36 mi
Kilometers
275.77 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.67 mi
Kilometers
313.29 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jay
Thu, Apr 23, 1:08 PM CDT
Return by in Enid
Thu, Apr 23, 4:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Enid
2026-04-23T09:27
Arrive Jay
Thu, Apr 23, 1:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 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
9:38 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

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
Westport
OK

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

From Enid
97.2 mi
01h 50m
To Jay
97.5 mi
01h 50m

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
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight 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 Jay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Sand Springs Expressway

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore

    28.9 mi · 29 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 28: Chelsea, South Grand Lake, Adair

    1232 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Exact Coins Only

    117 m · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    10 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto E0400 Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · E0400 Road

  19. 19

    Continue on N4390 Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · N4390 Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight left

    712 ft · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on E0420 Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · E0420 Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Strang Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Strang Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Broadway

    2883 ft · 57 sec · Broadway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Wood Street

    653 ft · 18 sec · Wood Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ridge Road

    97 m · 6 sec · Ridge Road

  26. 26

    Continue on E0420 Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · E0420 Road

  27. 27

    Turn straight

    1335 ft · 20 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight

    13.5 mi · 19 min

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn left

    7 m · 2 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cimarron Turnpike
59 mi · 30%
I 44 East
28.9 mi · 15%
Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
24.1 mi · 12%
Sand Springs Expressway
14.9 mi · 8%
Keystone Expressway
8.65 mi · 4%
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
7.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Cimarron Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike

44.1 mi · 00h 42m

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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
171.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westport
01h 50m from Enid
Leave By
9:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 194.7 miles (313.3 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?

Westport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.2 miles from Enid and 97.5 miles from Jay.

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

The direct path is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 9:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.02 one way or $52.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jay.

Stop Ideas Near Westport

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

31 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

106 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Enid and Jay. Straight-line distance: 171.36 mi (275.77 km).

Enid

#1 Enid

The most populous city in Garfield County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Jay

City in and county seat of Delaware County, Oklahoma

Population2,533
Coordinates36.4211900, -94.7969000
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Start: Enid (-97.87839, 36.39559)
End: Jay (-94.7969, 36.42119)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.87 gal
26 L · about $26.02
Round trip
$52.03
13.74 gal · 52 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.1 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.02 $52.03
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.26 $58.52
Premium $4.63 $31.77 $63.55
Diesel $5.42 $37.20 $74.40

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 Jay. The current time is 09:27:45.

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.