How far is Jenks, OK from Elk City, OK?

The driving distance from Jenks, OK to Elk City, OK is about 213.8 miles (344.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197.3 miles (317.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m 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
213.81 mi
03h 45m
Flight
197.3 mi
317.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.3 mi
Kilometers
317.53 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.81 mi
Kilometers
344.1 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elk City
Sat, Apr 11, 11:51 AM CDT
Return by in Jenks
Sat, Apr 11, 3:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jenks
2026-04-11T08:05
Arrive Elk City
Sat, Apr 11, 11:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 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
9:28 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
Woodlawn Park
OK

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

From Jenks
106.8 mi
01h 52m
To Elk City
107.1 mi
01h 52m

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
74°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 22 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jenks and Elk City.

  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

    Continue on John Kilpatrick Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 25 min · John Kilpatrick Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 10th Street

    1481 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Northwest 10th Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest 10th Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1655 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    54.8 mi · 56 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    24.1 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Great Western Cattle Trail

    10.6 mi · 11 min · Great Western Cattle Trail

  17. 17

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward East 7th Street

    1593 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Eastern Avenue

    74 m · 12 sec · North Eastern Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
82.9 mi · 39%
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
82.1 mi · 38%
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
23.5 mi · 11%
Great Western Cattle Trail
10.6 mi · 5%
Creek Turnpike
7.1 mi · 3%
Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
2.62 mi · 1%
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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
197.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodlawn Park
01h 52m from Jenks
Leave By
9:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jenks and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Elk City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jenks to Elk City?

The road trip is about 213.8 miles (344.1 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

Woodlawn Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.8 miles from Jenks and 107.1 miles from Elk City.

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

The direct path is about 197.3 miles (317.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 9:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.95 one way or $65.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Woodlawn Park

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

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

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

38 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

45 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Purcell

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jenks and Elk City. Straight-line distance: 197.3 mi (317.53 km).

Jenks

#1 Jenks

City in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population24,257
Coordinates36.0228700, -95.9683300
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Elk City

#2 Elk City

City in Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States

Population11,577
Coordinates35.4119900, -99.4042600
Altitude585
CountryUnited States
Start: Jenks (-95.96833, 36.02287)
End: Elk City (-99.40426, 35.41199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 344 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.7 gal
32.94 L · about $32.95
Round trip
$65.89
17.4 gal · 65.88 L
Estimated CO2
77.3 kg one way
Round trip: 154.6 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $32.95 $65.89
Mid-grade $4.26 $37.05 $74.11
Premium $4.63 $40.24 $80.48
Diesel $5.42 $47.11 $94.22

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 Elk City. The current time is 08:05:44.

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.