How far is Jenks, OK from Durant, OK?

The driving distance from Jenks, OK to Durant, OK is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142 miles (228.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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
155.72 mi
03h 04m
Flight
142.02 mi
228.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.02 mi
Kilometers
228.56 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.72 mi
Kilometers
250.6 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Durant
Sat, Apr 11, 11:09 AM CDT
Return by in Jenks
Sat, Apr 11, 2:14 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 Durant
Sat, Apr 11, 11:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 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
10:50 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
McAlester
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Jenks
78 mi
01h 32m
To Durant
77.7 mi
01h 32m

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
81°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Creek Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75: Tulsa, Glenpool

    1112 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 South: Glenpool, Okmulgee

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Okmulgee Beeline

    9.3 mi · 12 min · Okmulgee Beeline

  10. 10

    Continue on Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway

    13.8 mi · 16 min · Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway

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

  12. 12

    Continue on North Wood Drive

    5.1 mi · 9 min · North Wood Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway

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

  14. 14

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

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

  15. 15

    Continue on US 62 West, US 75 South: Henryetta

    41.5 mi · 40 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69 South: Atoka, Dallas

    1647 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    44.6 mi · 53 min

  18. 18

    Continue on South Big Bend Road

    9.8 mi · 11 min · South Big Bend Road

  19. 19

    Continue on US 69 South, US 75 South: Durant

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit right

    1049 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Magnolia Street

    1547 ft · 42 sec · Magnolia Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Avenue

    1169 ft · 50 sec · Northeast 2nd Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 2nd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 69 South
57.2 mi · 37%
US 62 West
41.5 mi · 27%
Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
13.8 mi · 9%
Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
10.7 mi · 7%
South Big Bend Road
9.82 mi · 6%
Okmulgee Beeline
9.33 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US 69 South

Merge slight left

44.6 mi · 00h 53m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
142 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McAlester
01h 32m from Jenks
Leave By
10:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

McAlester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Jenks and 77.7 miles from Durant.

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

The direct path is about 142 miles (228.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 10:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.71 one way or $47.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jenks and Durant. Straight-line distance: 142.02 mi (228.56 km).

Jenks

#1 Jenks

City in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States of America

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

#2 Durant

City in Oklahoma

Population19,157
Coordinates33.9939900, -96.3708200
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Jenks (-95.96833, 36.02287)
End: Durant (-96.37082, 33.99399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.26 gal
23.71 L · about $23.71
Round trip
$47.41
12.52 gal · 47.42 L
Estimated CO2
55.6 kg one way
Round trip: 111.3 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.71 $47.41
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.66 $53.32
Premium $4.63 $28.95 $57.91
Diesel $5.42 $33.90 $67.80

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 Durant. The current time is 08:04:44.

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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.