How far is Jenks, OK from Duncan, OK?

The driving distance from Jenks, OK to Duncan, OK is about 183.2 miles (294.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.7 miles (247.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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
183.17 mi
03h 23m
Flight
153.73 mi
247.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.73 mi
Kilometers
247.4 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.17 mi
Kilometers
294.79 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Duncan
Thu, Apr 16, 2:59 AM CDT
Return by in Jenks
Thu, Apr 16, 6:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jenks
2026-04-15T23:35
Arrive Duncan
Thu, Apr 16, 2:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 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
10:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jenks
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
Lake Aluma
OK

Town in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States

From Jenks
91.6 mi
01h 41m
To Duncan
91.6 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
82°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    33 m · 9 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 · 59 sec · South Elm Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 101st Street South

    155 m · 20 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

    82.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton

    2379 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    15.6 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

    26.6 mi · 25 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81, US 277: Duncan, Chickasha

    1658 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto US 81 South, US 277 South: Duncan

    11.8 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    22.9 mi · 30 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2867 ft · 52 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    627 ft · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2909 ft · 55 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1659 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    3031 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North 9th Street

    47 m · 7 sec · North 9th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 9th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
82.1 mi · 45%
US 81 South
37.2 mi · 20%
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
26.6 mi · 15%
Will Rogers Expressway
23.5 mi · 13%
Creek Turnpike
7.1 mi · 4%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

82.1 mi · 01h 21m

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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
153.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Aluma
01h 41m from Jenks
Leave By
10:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Jenks and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Duncan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 183.2 miles (294.8 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Lake Aluma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.6 miles from Jenks and 91.6 miles from Duncan.

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

The direct path is about 153.7 miles (247.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 10:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.46 one way or $48.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Jenks and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Duncan.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Aluma

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

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

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

35 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

38 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Purcell

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jenks and Duncan. Straight-line distance: 153.73 mi (247.4 km).

Jenks

#1 Jenks

City in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States of America

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

#2 Duncan

City in Oklahoma

Population22,259
Coordinates34.5023000, -97.9578100
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Start: Jenks (-95.96833, 36.02287)
End: Duncan (-97.95781, 34.5023)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.46 gal
24.47 L · about $24.46
Round trip
$48.93
12.92 gal · 48.94 L
Estimated CO2
57.4 kg one way
Round trip: 114.8 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.46 $48.93
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.51 $55.03
Premium $4.63 $29.88 $59.76
Diesel $5.42 $34.98 $69.96

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Jenks and Duncan. The current time is 23:35:33.

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.