Edmond, OK to Beaver, OK is 220.9 miles and takes about 4h 30m via OK 3 and US 183, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Oklahoma, traversing the Great Plains region. It's a straightforward, mostly highway drive perfect for a single-day excursion. You'll find it to be a practical route with minimal complexity, ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
110.5 miles from Edmond, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 17m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
OK 3
70.1 mi
1h 20m
US 183
61.7 mi
1h 13m
OK 33
15.8 mi
19m
US 270
15.7 mi
19m
Northwest Highway
12.1 mi
13m
North Portland Avenue
12.1 mi
14m
East Russworm Street
10.2 mi
12m
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
8.4 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
OK 3
— 70.1 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edmond, OK and Beaver, OK.
1
Start on US Historic 66; US 77
7 ft·3 sec·East 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto South Boulevard Street
1.0 mi·1 min·South Boulevard Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto East Danforth Road
2.5 mi·4 min·East Danforth Road
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on Northwest 192nd Street
3.5 mi·6 min·Northwest 192nd Street
5
Turn right onto OK 74
12 mi·14 min·North Portland Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto West Prairie Grove Road
4.4 mi·7 min·West Prairie Grove Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto OK 33
5.8 mi·6 min·OK 33
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Continue on OK 33
8.2 mi·9 min·OK 33
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Continue on OK 33
1.9 mi·3 min·OK 33
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn straight onto OK 3; OK 33
26 mi·31 min·OK 3; OK 33
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Continue on OK 3; OK 33
0.2 mi·23 sec·East Russworm Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on OK 3; OK 33
10 mi·12 min·East Russworm Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 270; US 281; OK 3
1.9 mi·2 min·US 270; US 281; OK 3
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on OK 3; US 270; US 281
9.8 mi·11 min·OK 3; US 270; US 281
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281
0.5 mi·36 sec·OK 3; US 270; US 281
16
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281
0.6 mi·41 sec·OK 3; US 270; US 281
17
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281
0.6 mi·42 sec·OK 3; US 270; US 281
18
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281
0.9 mi·59 sec·OK 3; US 270; US 281
19
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281
0.4 mi·23 sec·OK 3; US 270; US 281
20
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281
0.8 mi·56 sec·OK 3; US 270; US 281
21
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281
4.2 mi·4 min·OK 3; US 270; US 281
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on OK 3; OK 51; US 270; US 281
8.4 mi·9 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on OK 3; OK 51; US 270; US 281
0.7 mi·49 sec·South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on OK 3; US 270
0.4 mi·26 sec·OK 3; US 270
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Continue on OK 3; US 270
1.8 mi·2 min·OK 3; US 270
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
26
Continue on OK 3; US 183; US 270
24 mi·26 min·OK 3; US 183; US 270
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Continue on US 183; US 270; OK 3
7.1 mi·9 min·US 183; US 270; OK 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Continue on US 183; US 270; OK 3; OK 34
0.5 mi·1 min·9th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Turn left onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
2.1 mi·4 min·Oklahoma Avenue
Use the left lane.
30
Take the exit onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
167 ft·4 sec·US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Merge onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
12 mi·13 min·Northwest Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
32
Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
55 mi·1 hr 4 min·US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight lane.
33
Turn right onto US 270; OK 23
14 mi·17 min·US 270; OK 23
34
Turn left onto West 2nd Street
70 ft·3 sec·West 2nd Street
35
Arrive at destination
West 2nd Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 30m estimated drive time and 220.9 miles, leaving Edmond in the morning will allow ample daylight to reach Beaver. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $39, and be aware that the longest stretch without a major road change is 70.1 miles on OK 3, so plan your refueling accordingly before that segment if needed. This is a manageable one-day trip, so you can depart when you're ready.
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 110.5 miles from Edmond, OK, or about 2h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.1 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 49 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.5 miles or 2h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beaver, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Edmond, 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 Edmond, OK
This is one driving day of about 220.9 miles and 4h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Edmond, 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 OK 3 for about 70.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Final third
3.8 mi from route
~9 min detour
$10 to $20
Woodward, Oklahoma
Hours: 11 am–2 pm
+15802905052
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 7 and 140.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
7 mi into trip|~12m in|OK 74 / North Portland Avenue
Turn right onto OK 74 / North Portland Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
19 mi into trip|~27m in|West Prairie Grove Road
Turn left onto West Prairie Grove Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
91.7 mi into trip|~1h 56m in|OK 3; US 270; US 281
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
138.3 mi into trip|~2h 51m in|US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3 / Oklahoma Avenue
Turn left onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3 / Oklahoma Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
140.4 mi into trip|~2h 55m in|US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3 / Northwest Highway
Merge onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3 / Northwest Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.62 one way
$65.24 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg77 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$36.01
$72.03
premium
$4.72
$41.01
$82.03
diesel
$4.80
$41.71
$83.42
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
66.3
0
$23.19
$10.60
Efficient EV
55.2
0
$19.33
$8.84
EV Truck/SUV
88.4
1
$30.93
$14.14
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Edmond, OK
Late night
in Edmond on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
92°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 12 mph20% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 3:42PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 3:24PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Destination
Beaver, OK
Late night
in Beaver on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
95°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 5 mph16% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 3:42PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 3:24PM 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
3 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
4h 30m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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?
This drive is mostly highway, with 74% of the 220.9 miles on faster roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 70.1 miles on OK 3, offering a good opportunity for steady cruising. After the highway segments, you'll transition to surface roads for the remainder of the trip, likely noticing a change in speed and traffic pace. Expect rural cruising for a significant portion of this route.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 70.1 mi on OK 3.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OK 3 and US 183. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7 miles in near OK 74 / North Portland Avenue.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 220.9 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 7 miles (OK 74 / North Portland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 19 miles (West Prairie Grove Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 91.7 miles (OK 3; US 270; US 281): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Beaver is in the Red Carpet Country region of Oklahoma. Once capital of the short-lived Cimarron Territory in the late 19th century, which the federal government never recognized, Beaver still retains significance as a center of commerce for all of the agriculture in this area. Additionally, it is famed for its annual World Cow Chip Throwing Championship.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 30m. Total distance: 220.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 70.1 miles on OK 3. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Beaver, 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. There are 2 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 7 miles (OK 74 / North Portland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 19 miles (West Prairie Grove Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 91.7 miles (OK 3; US 270; US 281): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Beaver, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
