This 174.9-mile drive from Cleora, Oklahoma, to Edmond, Oklahoma, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 9 minutes. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, with 91% of the route being on these faster roads. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $27, making it a budget-friendly excursion. This highway-focused drive through the Great Plains region of Oklahoma offers a practical and efficient way to travel between these two points. With only one recommended stop, you can maintain a steady pace throughout your travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
87.4 miles from Cleora, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 38m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.5 mi
1h 25m
Will Rogers Turnpike
47.4 mi
47m
Skelly Bypass
15 mi
18m
US 60
8.8 mi
10m
I 44
5.1 mi
6m
OK 85
4.6 mi
8m
OK 66
3.4 mi
6m
Shannon Miller Parkway
2.7 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 86.5 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleora, OK and Edmond, OK.
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Start on OK 85
2.6 mi·4 min·OK 85
2
Turn left onto OK 85
1.9 mi·3 min·OK 85
3
Turn left
0.1 mi·21 sec
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 60; US 69; US Historic 66
8.8 mi·10 min·US 60; US 69; US Historic 66
Use the left / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
309 ft·7 sec
6
Turn slight right
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward Cash Only
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward I 44 West: TulsaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 44
47 mi·47 min·Will Rogers Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44
5.1 mi·6 min·I 44
Exit 34Toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: TulsaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44; OK 66
14 mi·17 min·Skelly Bypass
Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Sapulpa, Oklahoma CityUse the slight left lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44; OK 66
1.1 mi·1 min·Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 44
87 mi·1 hr 25 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 35 North, OK 66 East: Wichita, Sooner RoadUse the right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward I 35 North, OK 66 East: WichitaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 35; OK 66
0.4 mi·25 sec·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
16
Continue on I 35; OK 66
2.7 mi·3 min·Shannon Miller Parkway
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit onto OK 66
3.4 mi·6 min·OK 66
Exit 141Toward OK 66 East, US 77 South: Southeast 2nd StreetUse the slight right lane.
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Arrive at destination
US Historic 66; US 77
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 9-minute duration, this route is ideal for a single-day trip, so you can leave Cleora, Oklahoma, at your convenience and arrive in Edmond, Oklahoma, the same day. With 91% of the drive on highways and a longest stretch of 86.5 miles, plan your fuel stops accordingly, as services might be more spaced out on the turnpikes. The estimated fuel cost is $27, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before departing. A single stop is recommended, so choose a point that best breaks up your 174.9-mile journey.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 87.4 miles from Cleora, OK, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.5 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 38 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.4 miles or 1h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 33m
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 Cleora, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cleora, OK
This is one driving day of about 174.9 miles and 3h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Cleora, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 86.5 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 13.8 and 171.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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13.8 mi into trip|~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 44 West: Tulsa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 44 West: Tulsa
9
61.4 mi into trip|~1h 7m in|I 44
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 34
Toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tuls...
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66.5 mi into trip|~1h 13m in|I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Sapulpa, Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Sapulpa, Oklahoma...
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168.2 mi into trip|~2h 58m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35 North, OK 66 East: Wichita
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35 North, OK 66 East: Wichita
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171.5 mi into trip|~3h 2m in|OK 66
Take the exit onto OK 66 toward OK 66 East, US 77 South: Southeast 2nd Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 141
Toward OK 66 East, US 77 South: Southeast 2nd S...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.34 one way
$54.69 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg61 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$30.02
$60.04
premium
$4.89
$33.66
$67.32
diesel
$5.61
$38.62
$77.23
Estimated Tolls: $6.70
Turner Turnpike
(86.5 mi)$4.33
Will Rogers Turnpike
(47.4 mi)$2.37
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
$27
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
52.5
0
$18.36
$8.40
Efficient EV
43.7
0
$15.30
$7.00
EV Truck/SUV
70
0
$24.49
$11.19
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (67% 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 13, 2026
Origin
Cleora, OK
Night
in Cleora on Saturday
Local time
11:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Cloudy
S 15 to 20 mph10% chanceLive forecast
Fire Weather Watch
The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Norman OK on this developing situat...
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 1:52AM CDT until April 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Destination
Edmond, OK
Night
in Edmond on Saturday
Local time
11:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 20 mph15% chanceLive forecast
Fire Weather Watch
The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Norman OK on this developing situat...
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 1:52AM CDT until April 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
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
4 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
3h 9m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
$18
near mile 168.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 174.9-mile trip, with 91% of the route utilizing major roadways. Your journey will primarily follow the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Will Rogers Turnpike, and Skelly Bypass. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is an impressive 86.5 miles on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, allowing for a consistent pace. This route is designed for efficiency rather than winding scenic byways, emphasizing speed and direct travel.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86.5 mi on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Will Rogers Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.8 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 174.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.4 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.5 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,204 ft593 ft
Total Climb
913 ft
Total Descent
500 ft
Highest Point
1,204 ft
~174.9 mi in
Elevation Range
612 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cleora, OK and Edmond, OK, road signs point toward Cash Only and Oklahoma City.
Cash Only
13.6 mi in|~19m
Oklahoma City
66.5 mi in|~1h 13m|via I 44; OK 66
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 9m. Total distance: 174.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 86.5 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.70 in tolls one way, starting with Turner 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.4 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.5 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Edmond, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
