Edmond, OK to Broken Bow, OK is 264.1 miles and takes about 4h 43m via Indian Nation Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $47 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route takes you from the Great Plains region of Oklahoma to its southeastern corner. Expect a mix of highway driving and surface roads as you travel. With a recommended one-day drive time, this trip is well-suited for a single, focused travel day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. It's a straightforward path for getting from the OKC metro area to the Ouachita Mountains region.
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
132 miles from Edmond, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 22m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Indian Nation Turnpike
104.1 mi
1h 44m
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
75.1 mi
1h 16m
Jake Pulliam Bypass
30.1 mi
34m
US 70
15 mi
17m
Tinker Diagonal
11.8 mi
13m
Broadway Extension
6.7 mi
7m
Representative Rusty Farley Memorial Highway
6.6 mi
8m
Centennial Expressway
4.5 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Indian Nation Turnpike
— 104.1 mi, about 1h 44m
Traffic on I-40
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 27 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,678 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~226 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edmond, OK and Broken Bow, OK.
1
Start on US Historic 66; US 77
0.2 mi·42 sec·East 2nd Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto US Historic 66; US 77
2.6 mi·5 min·South Broadway
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on US 77
6.7 mi·7 min·Broadway Extension
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on I 235; US 77
4.5 mi·5 min·Centennial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 1AToward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort SmithUse the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 40; US 270
1.3 mi·1 min·Crosstown Expressway
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270
12 mi·13 min·Tinker Diagonal
Exit 128Toward I 240 East, US 270 East: Fort SmithUse the slight left lane.
8
Continue on I 40; US 270; OK 3
75 mi·1 hr 16 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 240AToward Indian Nation Turnpike South: McAlester, DallasUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto OK 375
104 mi·1 hr 44 min·Indian Nation Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 70; US 70; US 271
30 mi·34 min·Jake Pulliam Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on US 70
15 mi·17 min·US 70
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto US 70
4.0 mi·4 min·Washington Street
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 70
294 ft·8 sec·US 70
15
Turn left onto OK 3; US 70; US 259
1.4 mi·1 min·Northeast Lincoln Road
16
Continue on US 70; US 259; OK 3
6.6 mi·8 min·Representative Rusty Farley Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
145 ft·6 sec·West 3rd Street
18
Arrive at destination
West 3rd Street
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour, 43-minute drive, leaving in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight. You'll have one recommended stop, so plan to take a break around the halfway point, especially after the 104.1-mile stretch on the Indian Nation Turnpike. Keep an eye on your fuel, as services might be less frequent once you're off the turnpike. The $47 fuel estimate is a good baseline, but it's always wise to have a little extra. Since this is a one-day trip, you have the flexibility to depart a bit later if needed, but an early start will make for a more relaxed arrival.
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 132 miles from Edmond, OK, or about 2h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.1 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 58 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132 miles or 2h 22m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Broken Bow, 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 264.1 miles and 4h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 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 Indian Nation Turnpike for about 104.1 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 102.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|US Historic 66; US 77 / South Broadway
Turn left onto US Historic 66; US 77 / South Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
14 mi into trip|~19m in
Take the exit toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 1A
Toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichi...
5
14.2 mi into trip|~19m in|I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway
Merge onto I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
9
15.5 mi into trip|~21m in|I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal toward I 240 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 128
Toward I 240 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
8
102.4 mi into trip|~1h 51m in
Take the exit toward Indian Nation Turnpike South: McAlester, Dallas
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 240A
Toward Indian Nation Turnpike South: McAlester,...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.00 one way
$78.00 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg92 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$43.06
$86.11
premium
$4.72
$49.04
$98.07
diesel
$4.80
$49.87
$99.73
Estimated Tolls: $7.29
Indian Nation Turnpike
(104.1 mi)$7.29
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
$39
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
79.2
0
$27.73
$12.68
Efficient EV
66
0
$23.11
$10.56
EV Truck/SUV
105.6
1
$36.97
$16.90
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 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 17, 2026
Origin
Edmond, OK
Late night
in Edmond on Saturday
Local time
5:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
S 7 to 10 mph17% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 6:44PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 6:43PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Destination
Broken Bow, OK
Late night
in Broken Bow on Saturday
Local time
5:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
SE 0 to 5 mph19% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 6:44PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 6:43PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 43m 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?
About half of this 264.1-mile drive, or 47%, is on highways. You'll spend a significant stretch, 104.1 miles, on the Indian Nation Turnpike. After this, expect a transition to surface roads. The longest continuous highway segment is over 100 miles, offering a chance for steady cruising before you encounter more varied road conditions.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104.1 mi on Indian Nation Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 around 0.2 miles in near US Historic 66; US 77 / South Broadway.
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 10 significant decision points across 264.1 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 0.2 miles (US Historic 66; US 77 / South Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.2 miles (I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,204 ft442 ft
Total Climb
177 ft
Total Descent
913 ft
Highest Point
1,204 ft
Elevation Range
762 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Edmond, OK and Broken Bow, OK, road signs point toward Fort Smith, Indian Nation Turnpike South: Mcalester and Dallas.
Broken Bow is a small town in the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. It is the gateway to Broken Bow Lake, Beavers Bend Resort Park, and Hochatown, in the Kiamichi Country tourism region of Oklahoma.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 43m. Total distance: 264.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 104.1 miles on Indian Nation Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $7.29 in tolls one way, starting with Indian Nation 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.
Yes — we found about 11 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 Broken Bow, 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 11 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US Historic 66; US 77 / South Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.2 miles (I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Broken Bow, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
