How far is Nowata, OK from Enid, OK?

The driving distance from Nowata, OK to Enid, OK is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.1 miles (203 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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
164.55 mi
02h 32m
Flight
126.13 mi
202.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.13 mi
Kilometers
202.98 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.55 mi
Kilometers
264.82 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Enid
Sat, Apr 18, 6:38 AM CDT
Return by in Nowata
Sat, Apr 18, 9:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nowata
2026-04-18T04:06
Arrive Enid
Sat, Apr 18, 6:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nowata
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Hallett
OK

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

From Nowata
82.2 mi
01h 16m
To Enid
82.4 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Nowata and Enid.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nowata and Enid.

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Maple Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    33 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    20.6 mi · 25 min

  4. 4

    Continue on US 169 South: Owasso

    19.1 mi · 22 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Tulsa, Tulsa International Airport

    2163 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Sand Springs Expressway

    14.8 mi · 17 min · Sand Springs Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Keystone Expressway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Keystone Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Keystone Expressway

    5.1 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Cimarron Turnpike

    31 mi · 29 min · Cimarron Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Cimarron Turnpike

    28 mi · 28 min · Cimarron Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on Norma A. Lamb Highway

    24.5 mi · 26 min · Norma A. Lamb Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on East Owen K. Garriott Road

    6.4 mi · 9 min · East Owen K. Garriott Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Grand Avenue

    1720 ft · 1 min · South Grand Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nowata and Enid.

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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cimarron Turnpike
58.9 mi · 36%
Norma A. Lamb Highway
24.5 mi · 15%
Maple Street
22.6 mi · 14%
US 169 South
19.1 mi · 12%
Sand Springs Expressway
14.8 mi · 9%
Keystone Expressway
8.66 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Cimarron Turnpike

Continue on Cimarron Turnpike

31 mi · 00h 29m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.4 mi
126.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hallett
01h 16m from Nowata
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny leaving Nowata and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Enid.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Nowata to Enid?

The road trip is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Hallett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.2 miles from Nowata and 82.4 miles from Enid.

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

The direct path is about 126.1 miles (203 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.00 one way or $44.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny around Nowata and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Enid.

Stop Ideas Near Hallett

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

53 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

87 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nowata and Enid. Straight-line distance: 126.13 mi (202.98 km).

Nowata

#1 Nowata

City in Oklahoma

Population3,544
Coordinates36.7006500, -95.6380300
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Enid

#2 Enid

The most populous city in Garfield County, Oklahoma.

Population49,542
Coordinates36.3955900, -97.8783900
Altitude378
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Street (-95.638111, 36.700653)
End: South Grand Avenue (-97.878365, 36.395613)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.81 gal
21.98 L · about $22.00
Round trip
$44.00
11.62 gal · 43.96 L
Estimated CO2
51.6 kg one way
Round trip: 103.3 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.00 $44.00
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.74 $49.49
Premium $4.63 $26.87 $53.74
Diesel $5.42 $31.46 $62.92

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Nowata and Enid. The current time is 04:06:06.

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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.