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Trip from Del City, OK to Edmond, OK

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

26m

Distance

18.6 mi

30 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 24m ★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Del City, OK, OK

Del City, OK

Tomás Prado Lynch

Downtown Edmond, OK, OK

Edmond, OK

Alan Garzón

Trip Overview

Del City, OK to Edmond, OK is 18.6 miles and takes about 26 minutes via Broadway Extension/Centennial Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive. Expect a mixed terrain that's mostly urban or suburban, making it a quick and easy trip. It's the kind of drive you can easily fit into a busy schedule, perfect for a quick relocation or a visit between nearby towns.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Broadway Extension 6.7 mi 8m
Centennial Expressway 4.6 mi 5m
South Broadway 2.6 mi 5m
Tinker Diagonal 2.3 mi 3m
South Sunnylane Road 0.9 mi 1m
Crosstown Expressway 0.9 mi 1m
East 2nd Street 0.2 mi <1m
Southeast 22nd Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Broadway Extension — 6.7 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Del City, OK and Edmond, OK.

1

Start on Southeast 22nd Street

169 ft · 11 sec · Southeast 22nd Street
2

Turn right onto South Sunnylane Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Sunnylane Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
3

Turn left onto Tinker Diagonal

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight / left lanes.
4

Take the ramp

488 ft · 13 sec
Toward I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City
5

Merge onto I 40; US 270

2.1 mi · 2 min · Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270

0.9 mi · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 270

221 ft · 3 sec · Crosstown Expressway
Exit 126 Toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond, Amarillo Use the straight lane.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 126 Toward I 235 North, US 77 North: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto I 235; US 77

4.6 mi · 5 min · Centennial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
10

Continue on US 77

6.7 mi · 8 min · Broadway Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on US Historic 66; US 77

2.6 mi · 5 min · South Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Turn right onto US Historic 66; US 77

0.2 mi · 35 sec · East 2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Arrive at destination

US Historic 66; US 77

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Sunnylane Road

Turn right onto South Sunnylane Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
5
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | Tinker Diagonal

Turn left onto Tinker Diagonal

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
9
4.2 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond, Amarillo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Exit 126 Toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US...
9
4.2 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward I 235 North, US 77 North: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond

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 126 Toward I 235 North, US 77 North: Oklahoma Healt...
6
18.4 mi into trip | ~25m in | US Historic 66; US 77 / East 2nd Street

Turn right onto US Historic 66; US 77 / East 2nd Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.91 one way

$5.82 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $3.19 $6.39
premium $4.89 $3.58 $7.16
diesel $5.61 $4.11 $8.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.6 0 $1.95 $0.89
Efficient EV 4.7 0 $1.63 $0.74
EV Truck/SUV 7.4 0 $2.60 $1.19

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Del City, OK

Afternoon in Del City on Sunday

Local time

3:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Edmond, OK

Afternoon in Edmond on Sunday

Local time

3:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1 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

26m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive features a 30% highway share, meaning you'll encounter a blend of faster-paced road and more local thoroughfares. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 6.7 miles on Broadway Extension, giving you a good segment of consistent travel. As you transition from Del City to Edmond, the Centennial Expressway and South Broadway will guide you, presenting a mixed drive profile. You'll notice the road's personality shift slightly as you move from one community to the next, with periods of quicker travel interspersed with more typical town driving.

30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.7 mi on Broadway Extension.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Sunnylane Road.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 18.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Sunnylane Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Tinker Diagonal): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Between Del City, OK and Edmond, OK, road signs point toward State Capitol and Amarillo.

State Capitol

4.2 mi in | ~6m | via I 40; US 270

Amarillo

4.2 mi in | ~6m | via I 40; US 270

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 18.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.7 miles on Broadway Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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: near the start (South Sunnylane Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Tinker Diagonal): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway): 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Edmond, OK before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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