How far is Jenks, OK from Ada, OK?

The driving distance from Jenks, OK to Ada, OK is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.1 miles (153 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
116.43 mi
02h 12m
Flight
95.07 mi
153 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.07 mi
Kilometers
153 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.43 mi
Kilometers
187.37 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ada
Sat, Apr 11, 10:16 AM CDT
Return by in Jenks
Sat, Apr 11, 12:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jenks
2026-04-11T08:04
Arrive Ada
Sat, Apr 11, 10:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jenks
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Prague
OK

City in Oklahoma, United States

From Jenks
58.3 mi
01h 06m
To Ada
58.2 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
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
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    33 m · 7 sec · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2230 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Elm Street

    1859 ft · 1 min · South Elm Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 101st Street South

    155 m · 22 sec · West 101st Street South

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1276 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Creek Turnpike

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Creek Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Creek Turnpike

    1.4 km · 2 min · Creek Turnpike

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    37.8 mi · 37 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 377, OK 99: Stroud, Drumright

    3110 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North 8th Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · North 8th Avenue

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on South 8th Avenue

    3.3 mi · 4 min · South 8th Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on North Jim Thorpe Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 4 min · North Jim Thorpe Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    14.1 mi · 16 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on North Milt Phillips Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Milt Phillips Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    19.2 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight toward Veterans Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Ada, McAlester, Tishomingo

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Broadway Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    29 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
58.2 mi · 50%
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
37.8 mi · 32%
Creek Turnpike
7.1 mi · 6%
South 8th Avenue
3.28 mi · 3%
North Jim Thorpe Boulevard
3.26 mi · 3%
North Milt Phillips Avenue
2.94 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

37.8 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
95.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prague
01h 06m from Jenks
Leave By
2:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Prague is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Jenks and 58.2 miles from Ada.

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

The direct path is about 95.1 miles (153 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.56 one way or $31.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Prague

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

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

RAIL

Norman

75 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

75 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

80 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Purcell

81 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jenks and Ada. Straight-line distance: 95.07 mi (153 km).

Jenks

#1 Jenks

City in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population24,257
Coordinates36.0228700, -95.9683300
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Ada

#2 Ada

City in and the county seat of Pontotoc County, Oklahoma

Population17,239
Coordinates34.7745300, -96.6783400
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Start: Jenks (-95.96833, 36.02287)
End: Ada (-96.67834, 34.77453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.11 gal
15.55 L · about $15.56
Round trip
$31.13
8.22 gal · 31.1 L
Estimated CO2
36.5 kg one way
Round trip: 73.1 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.56 $31.13
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.50 $35.01
Premium $4.63 $19.01 $38.02
Diesel $5.42 $22.26 $44.51

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 Jenks and Ada. The current time is 08:04:28.

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.