This 95.9-mile drive from Central High, OK to Edmond, OK is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in just under two hours. Designed as a single-day excursion, it's perfect for a quick getaway or an easy transfer. The route primarily utilizes US 81 and the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, making it a highway-focused experience with 87% of the journey on major roads. You can expect fuel costs to be around $15, making it an economical option. Both your origin and destination are situated within the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, so you'll be traversing familiar, open landscapes throughout.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48 miles from Central High, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 3m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 81
30.6 mi
38m
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
26.5 mi
24m
Will Rogers Expressway
19.5 mi
23m
OK 7
7 mi
8m
Broadway Extension
5.9 mi
7m
South Broadway
2.6 mi
5m
Central High Road
2 mi
7m
East 2nd Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 81
— 30.6 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central High, OK and Edmond, OK.
1
Start on Blackburn Road
141 ft·8 sec·Blackburn Road
2
Turn right onto Central High Road
2.0 mi·7 min·Central High Road
3
Turn left onto OK 7
7.0 mi·8 min·OK 7
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto US 81
17 mi·22 min·US 81
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Continue on US 81
13 mi·16 min·US 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·58 sec
Toward I 44 East: Oklahoma CityUse the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 44
26 mi·24 min·Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on I 44; US 62
16 mi·18 min·Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44
3.7 mi·4 min·Will Rogers Expressway
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: TulsaUse the right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 127A-BToward I 235, US 77: Oklahoma City, EdmomdUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward US 77 North: Edmond, Northwest 63rd StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·59 sec
Toward US 77 North: EdmondUse the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto US 77
5.9 mi·7 min·Broadway Extension
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US Historic 66; US 77
2.6 mi·5 min·South Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto US Historic 66; US 77
0.2 mi·35 sec·East 2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Arrive at destination
US Historic 66; US 77
Trip Plan
This short, 95.9-mile journey is perfectly suited for a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. With a total duration of just under two hours and an estimated fuel cost of $15, you won't need to worry about extensive stops for gas or lengthy breaks. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize your time at your destination. A key tip for this route is to be mindful of the 30.6-mile stretch on US 81; ensure you have adequate fuel before entering this segment, as services might be less frequent than on the turnpike portions.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48 miles from Central High, OK, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 21 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48 miles or 1h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edmond, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Central High, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Central High, OK
This is one driving day of about 95.9 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Central High, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 81 for about 30.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 39.6 and 86.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
39.6 mi into trip|~54m in
Take the exit toward I 44 East: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 44 East: Oklahoma City
8
82.3 mi into trip|~1h 39m in|I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Tulsa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Tulsa
8
86.1 mi into trip|~1h 44m in
Take the exit toward I 235, US 77: Oklahoma City, Edmomd
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 127A-B
Toward I 235, US 77: Oklahoma City, Edmomd
8
86.4 mi into trip|~1h 44m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 77 North: Edmond, Northwest 63rd Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 77 North: Edmond, Northwest 63rd Stre...
7
86.7 mi into trip|~1h 45m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 77 North: Edmond
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 77 North: Edmond
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.99 one way
$29.99 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$16.46
$32.92
premium
$4.89
$18.46
$36.91
diesel
$5.61
$21.17
$42.35
Estimated Tolls: $1.85
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
(26.5 mi)$1.85
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.8
0
$10.07
$4.60
Efficient EV
24
0
$8.39
$3.84
EV Truck/SUV
38.4
0
$13.43
$6.14
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Central High, OK
Late night
in Central High on Tuesday
Local time
3:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Edmond, OK
Late night
in Edmond on Tuesday
Local time
3:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Newcastle, OK
48 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 59m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive for this 1 hour and 59-minute trip. With 87% of the route on major roads, you'll spend most of your time cruising on highways like US 81 and the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 30.6 miles on US 81, offering a good opportunity to settle in. This profile suggests a consistent driving experience, likely with swift progress and minimal delays, allowing you to cover the distance efficiently.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.6 mi on US 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 81 and Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 39.6 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 95.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 39.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.3 miles (I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Central High, OK to Edmond, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Edmomd along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 95.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.6 miles on US 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.85 in tolls one way, starting with Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Edmond, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 39.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.3 miles (I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Edmond, OK before heading back.
