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Trip from Edmond, OK to Oklahoma City, OK

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

21m

Distance

14.1 mi

23 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 19m ★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m

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 and state capital of Oklahoma, United States

Oklahoma City, OK

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

Connecting Edmond to Oklahoma City is a straightforward 14.1-mile journey that typically takes about 21 minutes. Since both cities are located within the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, you will experience a consistent landscape throughout this short transit. With zero planned stops required, this trip is ideal as a quick day outing rather than an overnight excursion. You can expect to spend roughly $2 on fuel for the entire distance, making it a very budget-friendly commute. Whether you are heading into the city for business or leisure, the route is efficient and uncomplicated.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Broadway Extension 6.7 mi 7m
Centennial Expressway 3.4 mi 4m
South Broadway 2.6 mi 5m
North Walnut Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
East Sheridan Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
East 2nd Street 0.2 mi <1m
West Sheridan Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
North Robinson Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Broadway Extension — 6.7 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edmond, OK and Oklahoma City, 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

3.4 mi · 4 min · Centennial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 1F Toward North 6th Street, Walnut Avenue Use the slight right lane.
6

Continue on North Walnut Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Walnut Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7

Turn right onto East Sheridan Avenue

0.2 mi · 42 sec · East Sheridan Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Continue on West Sheridan Avenue

0.2 mi · 26 sec · West Sheridan Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
9

Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue

416 ft · 14 sec · North Robinson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
10

Arrive at destination

North Robinson Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US Historic 66; US 77 / East 2nd Street

Depart onto US Historic 66; US 77 / East 2nd Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / right lanes.
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
12.9 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward North 6th Street, Walnut Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1F Toward North 6th Street, Walnut Avenue
6
13.6 mi into trip | ~19m in | East Sheridan Avenue

Turn right onto East Sheridan Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
7
14 mi into trip | ~21m in | North Robinson Avenue

Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.20 one way

$4.41 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.42 $4.84
premium $4.89 $2.71 $5.43
diesel $5.61 $3.11 $6.23

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.2 0 $1.48 $0.68
Efficient EV 3.5 0 $1.23 $0.56
EV Truck/SUV 5.6 0 $1.97 $0.90

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Edmond, OK

Afternoon in Edmond on Sunday

Local time

3:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oklahoma City, OK

Afternoon in Oklahoma City on Sunday

Local time

3:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 14 to 23 mph 22% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 3:37PM CDT until April 17 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 3:26PM CDT until April 17 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

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

21 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

21m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive functions as a turn-heavy local route, requiring you to stay focused as you navigate transitions between South Broadway, the Broadway Extension, and the Centennial Expressway. Highway driving accounts for only 24% of the trip, so expect a mix of urban navigation rather than a pure interstate cruise. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 6.7-mile segment on the Broadway Extension. Because the road changes character frequently, you should be prepared for varying traffic patterns as you move from Edmond toward the heart of Oklahoma City.

Only 24% 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: 6.7 mi on Broadway Extension.

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 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US Historic 66; US 77 / East 2nd Street.

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 14.1 miles you will encounter 6 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: near the start (US Historic 66; US 77 / East 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (US Historic 66; US 77 / South Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

About the Cities

Arriving in Oklahoma City, OK

Full guide →

Oklahoma City is the capital and principal city of the state of Oklahoma in the central Frontier Country region of the state. The sprawling city and its suburbs offer multiple sports venues, museums, regional food, and a mix of Native American and cowboy culture.

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 21m. Total distance: 14.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (24%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.7 miles on Broadway Extension. 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: near the start (US Historic 66; US 77 / East 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (US Historic 66; US 77 / South Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

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

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