Origin
Edmond, OK
Late night in Edmond on Tuesday
Local time
3:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
25.8 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edmond, OK
Alan Garzón
Choctaw, OK
Wikimedia Commons
This straightforward 25.8-mile drive from Edmond to Choctaw, Oklahoma, is easily manageable in about 39 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll navigate primarily through local roads, with a small portion on the World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, for a total of just 12% highway driving. The estimated fuel cost is around $4, so you won't need to budget heavily for gas. This route offers a practical, no-frills journey within the familiar landscape of the Great Plains. It's ideal for a quick errand or a short scenic drive without the need for an overnight stay, providing a convenient connection between these two Oklahoma communities.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast 23rd Street | 11.1 mi | 18m |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | 5.4 mi | 5m |
| East 2nd Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Shannon Miller Parkway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Muzzy Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| OK 66 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Edmond, OK and Choctaw, OK.
Start on US Historic 66; US 77
Take the ramp onto OK 66
Merge onto I 35; OK 66
Continue on I 35; OK 66
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
Continue on I 35
Take the exit
Turn left onto US 62
Turn left onto Muzzy Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 25.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp onto OK 66 toward I 35 South: Oklahoma City
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway toward I 35 South: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 62 East: Northeast 23rd Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto US 62 / Northeast 23rd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Muzzy Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$4.03 one way
$8.07 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.96 | $9.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Edmond on Tuesday
Local time
3:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Choctaw on Tuesday
Local time
3:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for most of this journey, with only a minor highway component. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 11.1 miles on Northeast 23rd Street, offering a brief period of more consistent travel. The majority of the route will involve navigating local streets and intersections, requiring your attention as you transition between them. This profile suggests a drive that is more about local navigation and less about open-road cruising, with a steady pace dictated by urban and suburban traffic patterns.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near OK 66.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 25.8 miles you will encounter 7 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 3 miles (OK 66): Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles (I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Edmond is a suburb city just north of Oklahoma City and in the Frontier Country region of Oklahoma.
Founded 1890
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 25.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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