Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
41.7 mi
67 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edmond, OK
Alan Garzón
McLoud, OK
Wikimedia Commons
If you are looking for a quick transition across the Great Plains, the 41.7-mile trek from Edmond to McLoud is a straightforward option. You can expect to reach your destination in about 50 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $6 for fuel covers the journey, which keeps your overhead low. The route relies heavily on the Kickapoo Turnpike and the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike to bridge the gap between these two Oklahoma towns. Because the drive is short, it offers great flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to head out and return with ease. This is a practical, efficient connection that gets you where you need to go without any unnecessary detours.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kickapoo Turnpike | 14.3 mi | 13m |
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 13 mi | 13m |
| Southeast 29th Street | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| East 2nd Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| Shannon Miller Parkway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| West Oklahoma Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Moccasin Trail Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Broadway Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Edmond, OK and McLoud, 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
Take the exit
Merge onto I 344
Continue on I 44
Take the exit
Continue on I 335
Take the exit
Turn left onto Southeast 29th Street
Continue on OK 270
Continue on OK 270
Turn straight onto OK 270
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 41.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.9 miles from Edmond, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 35.5 — 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
Take the exit toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Kickapoo Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward McCloud
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Southeast 29th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$6.52 one way
$13.04 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.02 | $16.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.21 | $18.41 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.67
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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 Sunday
Local time
2:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in McLoud on Sunday
Local time
2:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 74% of the journey spent on high-speed thoroughfares. You will experience a smooth, consistent pace as you navigate the turnpikes, with the longest uninterrupted stretch lasting 14.3 miles on the Kickapoo Turnpike. Transitioning from the turnpikes to Southeast 29th Street shifts the feel of the road from a fast-paced transit corridor to a more local driving experience. Expect a functional, no-nonsense commute that prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenery. Being behind the wheel here is all about maintaining a steady rhythm as you traverse the flat, open landscapes of the region.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Kickapoo Turnpike and Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near OK 66.
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 41.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (OK 66): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Edmond, OK and McLoud, OK, road signs point toward Kickapoo Turnpike and Mccloud.
Kickapoo Turnpike
Mccloud
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 41.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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