How far is McAlester, OK from Jenks, OK?
The driving distance from McAlester, OK to Jenks, OK is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McAlester and Jenks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McAlester and Jenks.
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Start on North Main Street
5 m · 5 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Carl Albert Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · East Carl Albert Parkway
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Continue on Trooper David ‘Rocky’ Eales Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper David ‘Rocky’ Eales Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward Indian Nation Turnpike Northbound
1686 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike
35 mi · 33 min · Indian Nation Turnpike
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Continue on US 62 East, US 75 North, I 40 Business West: Henryetta, Okmulgee
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
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Continue on South Wood Drive
5.1 mi · 9 min · South Wood Drive
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Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
2705 ft · 36 sec · Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
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Continue on Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
13.8 mi · 17 min · Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
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Continue on Okmulgee Beeline
9.3 mi · 12 min · Okmulgee Beeline
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 364 Toll East: Creek Turnpike
2254 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Creek Turnpike
1.6 mi · 2 min · Creek Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Peoria Avenue, Elm Street, Jenks
1318 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto South Elm Street
2387 ft · 1 min · South Elm Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2230 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
33 m · 5 sec · North 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McAlester and Jenks.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Indian Nation Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike
35 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving McAlester and Mostly Cloudy near Jenks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McAlester to Jenks?
The road trip is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Dewar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from McAlester and 41.5 miles from Jenks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.10 one way or $22.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around McAlester and Mostly Cloudy near Jenks.
Stop Ideas Near Dewar
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dewar.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McAlester and Jenks. Straight-line distance: 76.1 mi (122.47 km).
#1 McAlester
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 17,788 |
| Coordinates | 34.9334300, -95.7697100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jenks
City in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States of America
| Population | 24,257 |
| Coordinates | 36.0228700, -95.9683300 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jenks (-95.96833, 36.02287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $11.10 | $22.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.48 | $24.96 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.55 | $27.10 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.87 | $31.73 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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