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Trip from Edmond, OK to Choctaw, OK

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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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 36m ★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m

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

Downtown Edmond, OK, OK

Edmond, OK

Alan Garzón

city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Choctaw, OK

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

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.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: Northeast 23rd Street — 11.1 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US Historic 66; US 77

3.0 mi · 5 min · East 2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2

Take the ramp onto OK 66

0.3 mi · 35 sec · OK 66
Toward I 35 South: Oklahoma City Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Merge onto I 35; OK 66

2.8 mi · 3 min · Shannon Miller Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Continue on I 35; OK 66

5.0 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
5

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35

0.4 mi · 26 sec · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 South: Dallas Use the slight left lane.
6

Continue on I 35

2.9 mi · 3 min · Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 130 Toward US 62 East: Northeast 23rd Street Use the slight right lane.
8

Turn left onto US 62

11 mi · 18 min · Northeast 23rd Street
Use the straight lane.
9

Turn left onto Muzzy Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Muzzy Street
Use the left lane.
10

Arrive at destination

Muzzy Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

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.

6
3 mi into trip | ~5m in | OK 66

Take the ramp onto OK 66 toward I 35 South: Oklahoma City

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 35 South: Oklahoma City
7
11 mi into trip | ~15m in | I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

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

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 35 South: Dallas
7
14.3 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the exit toward US 62 East: Northeast 23rd Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 130 Toward US 62 East: Northeast 23rd Street
6
14.4 mi into trip | ~19m in | US 62 / Northeast 23rd Street

Turn left onto US 62 / Northeast 23rd Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
25.5 mi into trip | ~38m in | Muzzy Street

Turn left onto Muzzy Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.03 one way

$8.07 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Edmond, OK

Late night in Edmond on Tuesday

Local time

3:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Choctaw, OK

Late night in Choctaw on Tuesday

Local time

3:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

39m 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?

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.

Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.1 mi on Northeast 23rd Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

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.

Driving Effort 5/10

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.

About the Cities

Starting in Edmond, OK

Full guide →

Edmond is a suburb city just north of Oklahoma City and in the Frontier Country region of Oklahoma.

Arriving in Choctaw, OK

Full guide →

Founded 1890

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 11.1 miles on Northeast 23rd Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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: 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Choctaw, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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